Category Archives: Funding

How The Motley Fool’s Co-Founders Share the Wealth

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Janice K. Mandel

“The best way to keep money in perspective is to have some.” — Louis Rukeyser, American financial journalist, columnist and economic commentator “Every business opens a story.” — Tom Gardner, founder, CEO and Co-Chairman, The Motley Fool company Georgetown natives, … Continue reading →

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Mark Walsh Spreads Billions of SBA Dollars to U.S. Innovators

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Janice K. Mandel

Mark Walsh is the ultimate connector. He’s smart and his can-do confidence, experience and business/political connections and know-how have positioned him to invest billions of taxpayer dollars into a diverse cross-section of American innovators for the U.S. Small Business Administration … Continue reading →

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When Improvonia’s Co-Founders Realized the App Wasn’t Their Own

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Janice K. Mandel

Last year, The Mid-Atlantic Venture Capital Association (MAVA) moved from Georgetown to a stunning shared-space near the Farragut North Metro stop in the heart of DC’s Golden Triangle (BID).  Maybe it’s the new view, but it seems that TechBuzz keeps … Continue reading →

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TechBuzz: Fresh Tech Look for Spring 2015

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Janice K. Mandel

Ideas all over the place at the Mid-Atlantic Venture Capital Association (MAVA) Spring 2015 TechBuzz in DC’s The Sphinx Club.  It was as if Elon Musk’s head had exploded. To get off to a great start, MAVA’s Executive Director, Julia Spicer, introduced … Continue reading →

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Funding and Fueling Our Big, Fat Tech-Enabled Future

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Janice K. Mandel

There are a lot of really smart, experienced, and influential people in the DC area.  Thankfully, there are business community leaders who get them to come out to share their insights at various gatherings. Peter Barris, the Managing General Partner … Continue reading →

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Spotlight: Big Idea CONNECTpreneur, 2U CEO Chip Paucek & VC Panel Insights

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Janice K. Mandel

At Big Idea CONNECTpreneur’s Winter Forum, organizer Tien Wong’s positive energy filled the room. For about three years, the successful Virginia-based global tech company CEO of Tech 2000 and Appnetic, Chairman of Lore Systems, and investor, has gathered 250 or … Continue reading →

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