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The Entrepreneur's Guide to Venture Capitalists

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A venture capitalist (VC) is an investor that works with high growth potential startups. Since 2004, they have invested in over 100 companies, spanning different sectors and geographies. They're thematic investors looking for new businesses along certain problem or theme areas. But, what is a venture capitalist?

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How Marc Benioff’s Vision for Cloud-Based Service Lifted Up the Innovations of over 3,000 Entrepreneurs

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Investors Business Daily put it best by saying, “ he [Benioff] also revolutionized the way software is delivered. In a New York Times article from 2004, author Gary Rivlin stated, “ Mr. Benioff did not invent this notion of software as a service. This was a major pivot away from the model of the market leaders at the time.

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3 CRM Models and How They Improve Customer Profitability

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The Peppers & Rogers Group established the IDIC CRM model in 2004. Partners, staff, investors and anyone associated with your company should have access to key customer data and understand the CRM model. . Below is a detailed overview of each. . IDIC CRM Model.