Comments on: Can You Build a Startup Ecosystem Outside the Valley?

By: The Key to Hiring for Startups is to Build Buzz and Attract Talent To You

The Key to Hiring for Startups is to Build Buzz and Attract Talent To You — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:53:34 +0000

[...] I’m convinced that in less-than-uber-startup markets like Montreal (and anywhere for that matter, outside of Silicon Valley and Boston) there are a [...]

By: Startups Need More Practical Guidance Not Fluff

Startups Need More Practical Guidance Not Fluff — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:24:15 +0000

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By: Ben Yoskovitz

Ben Yoskovitz — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:30:26 +0000

@Jeff: I think the situation in Montreal has certainly improved, but it's still very early. Rome wasn't built in a day. Neither was Silicon Valley for that matter.

The positives are that we have more startups launching, and many of those are launching with considerable fanfare / buzz (which is good for the overall community.) We've seen an increase in events and participation - be it StartupCamps, DemoCamps, etc. And I'd say overall, there's more activity.

But, there's still a long way to go. We still need more capital from angels and VCs. We still need a more tight knit community that doesn't require specific events to allow for people to get together, brainstorm, mash up ideas and make things happen.

So there's definitely progress, and my gut tells me we'll see a lot more in the next year.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

By: Ben Yoskovitz

Ben Yoskovitz — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:30:26 +0000

@Jeff: I think the situation in Montreal has certainly improved, but it’s still very early. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither was Silicon Valley for that matter.

The positives are that we have more startups launching, and many of those are launching with considerable fanfare / buzz (which is good for the overall community.) We’ve seen an increase in events and participation – be it StartupCamps, DemoCamps, etc. And I’d say overall, there’s more activity.

But, there’s still a long way to go. We still need more capital from angels and VCs. We still need a more tight knit community that doesn’t require specific events to allow for people to get together, brainstorm, mash up ideas and make things happen.

So there’s definitely progress, and my gut tells me we’ll see a lot more in the next year.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:22:58 +0000

Awesome post. I see it's been nearly a year since you wrote it, any thoughts on Montreal's development since that time? Is the situation better or worse?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:22:58 +0000

Awesome post. I see it’s been nearly a year since you wrote it, any thoughts on Montreal’s development since that time? Is the situation better or worse?

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Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:50:15 +0000

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Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:38:10 +0000

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By: How Startups Can Use PR Successfully

How Startups Can Use PR Successfully — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:01:36 +0000

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Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:16:13 +0000

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