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Though the TechStars program lasts three months, participants say the entrepreneurship lessons will stick with them forever. Here's a snapshot of what they learned. More »Startup Lessons from David Cohen and the TechStars
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Private equity funding isn't a fit for every business. But even for those where it makes sense, PE firms have been hard to find and research -- until now. More »Now, Private Equity for the Little Guys
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Barkley's business-plan contest award to help one lucky business owner 'get into the game.' More »NBA Great Charles Barkley to Give Tech Startup $25K
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