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Apply for the Minnesota Angel Tax Credit for 2011
If you are raising capital for your tech startup, get certified for the Minnesota Angel Tax Credit as early as possible this year. The Angel Tax Credit is a huge incentive for investors. It helps them manage the risk associated with new ventures, and it may also indicate that your company is a safer bet [...]
Continue reading...Why Now? MN Legislature Passes Bill w/Angel Investment Tax Credit
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
After many years of lip service to angel investment tax credits, the House voted 112-20 to approve a package of tax credits designed to stimulate job growth in Minnesota with a subsequent 58-3 approval by the Senate shortly thereafter and it now goes to Gov. Tim Pawlenty for signature. Sponsored by Rep. Ann Lenczewski (DFL-Bloomington) and [...]
Continue reading...Dan Mallin Presents MN Science & Tech Committee Findings
Monday, March 8, 2010
Pretty sobering assessment of our state and the future of innovation here….we might not have one if we don’t get moving in a positive direction! Minnesota faces a crisis of competitiveness in attracting high-tech industries, and needs a comprehensive science and technology initiative to remedy the problem. A 16 member committee of experts from the [...]
Continue reading...Minnov8 Gang Podcast #51: Cloud and the Crowd
Saturday, September 19, 2009
This Week’s Show Hosts: Steve Borsch, Tim Elliott and Phil Wilson (Graeme Thickins is out in San Diego gearing up for DEMO Fall ’09 and he’ll be liveblogging it here). Music by Excellent Adventure from Music Alley, purveyor of podsafe tunes. Discussed during the show: Strib/WCCO comparison and Tim’s pointing out how the Pioneer Press also “gets it” and [...]
Continue reading...‘RAIN Makers’ Event to Attract Angel Investors from Far and Wide
Monday, September 14, 2009
Members of the largest multi-state network of angel investor groups in the country will gather in Minneapolis for the 6th Annual RAIN Makers Conference (http://www.rainsourcecapital.com/rainmaker/conferenceinfo.cfm) on September 23-24 at the new Hilton in Bloomington. Sponsored by St. Paul-based Rain Source Capital (http://www.rainsourcecapital.com/), this event has been held in other cities throughout the Upper Midwest in [...]
Continue reading...JPMorgan Internet Investment Guide
Thursday, January 29, 2009
For Minnesotans interested in starting up or expanding within the internet space in these challenging economic times, solid financial sector analysis is often difficult to obtain. For anyone who has pitched their idea, concept or business plan, it’s clear how important it is to put oneself in the shoes of investors, venture capitalists and banks [...]
Continue reading...2008 Investor Fraud Traps
Monday, October 6, 2008
Whether you’re an angel investor listening to startup pitches or an innovator considering funding sources, now is a time to be extra careful with anything related to money, credit, lending or capital of any kind — especially if you’re a participant in a social or affinity network or if you’re transparent with your blog and [...]
Continue reading...Minnov8 Gang Podcast – Episode 9
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Hosts: Steve Borsch, Tim Elliott, Graeme Thickins, Phil Wilson Based upon feedback we’ve received from you and many other listeners, the Gang is increasing the pace of the show and getting to areas of interest in a tighter show format. In today’s show, a few links mentioned include: + Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) Summit + The [...]
Continue reading...Minnov8 Gang Podcast – Episode 7
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Hosts: Steve Borsch, Tim Elliott, Graeme Thickins, Phil Wilson We were absolutely delighted this week to have three very special guests who joined the Gang for a discussion about ‘net and web innovation in Minnesota: - Katharine Grayson: Staff Writer for the Twin Cities Business Journal. Katharine covers the internet and web technology beat for the [...]
Continue reading...The Latest on U of M Technology Innovation and Commercialization
Saturday, April 19, 2008
The University of Minnesota is among the top patent producers in the world, ranking #4 on Scientist Magazine’s list of “Patent Powerhouses,” behind only three other major American universities. Yet, quantity of patents hardly paints the entire picture. What about helping to start up companies to commercialize those patents? According to the U’s own business [...]
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