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In &quot;Innovate or Die: 10 Ways To Build Your Brand...A Casket&quot;, the North team pays tribute to some recent unexpected traumas, epic disasters, and shocking casualties of the new economy. 

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So we thought we’d try a more unconventional approach. 

In FAIL: 12 Ways To Blow Your Investor Pitch, the North team shares our collective insights and experiences we’ve accumulated over the years to point out the noteworthy wipeouts, awkward moments, and empty handshakes of new venture pitching. 

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Be sure to take good notes (especially mental ones&#8230;).</media:description>
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So we thought we&#8217;d try a more unconventional approach. 

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Excerpt taken from “Returns to Angel Investors in Groups”, a comprehensive study of 539 Angel led investments. Robert Wiltbank, Ph.D. and Warren Boeker, Ph. D., 11/2007.]]>
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North is a boutique private equity advisory firm providing forward-thinking entrepreneurs and investors with world-class due diligence and analysis services.

If you’re interested in learning more about how a Venture 360 Report can make you a more effective and efficient investor or entrepreneur, please contact us by sending a short email introduction to northventure360@dontgosouth.com and we’ll set up some time to talk shop.]]>
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North is a boutique private equity advisory firm providing forward-thinking entrepreneurs and investors with world-class due diligence and analysis services.

If you’re interested in learning more about how a Venture 360 Report can make you a more effective and efficient investor or entrepreneur, please contact us by sending a short email introduction to northventure360@dontgosouth.com and we’ll set up some time to talk shop.]]>
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North is a boutique private equity advisory firm providing forward-thinking entrepreneurs and investors with world-class due diligence and analysis services.

If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about how a Venture 360 Report can make you a more effective and efficient investor or entrepreneur, please contact us by sending a short email introduction to northventure360@dontgosouth.com and we&#8217;ll set up some time to talk shop.</media:description>
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North is a boutique private equity advisory firm providing forward-thinking entrepreneurs and investors with world-class due diligence and analysis services.

If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about how a Venture 360 Report can make you a more effective and efficient investor or entrepreneur, please contact us by sending a short email introduction to northventure360@dontgosouth.com and we&#8217;ll set up some time to talk shop.</media:text>
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      <title>Data Driven Private Equity Investing: Standardization of Investment Analysis by The Venture Phenome Project</title>
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        <![CDATA[<img src="http://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/venture-phenome-project-overview-1232433968561488-1-thumbnail-2?1236831250" alt ="" style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" /><br> The Venture Phenome project is a collaborative research project designed to create greater efficiency in early stage venture investing.  Join the conversation through the linkedin group.  http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/1417847
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