Help! The proposed “software tax” stinks

You may have heard by now that Governor Ritter is rushing a new tax on software through legislation at an unprecedented rate, with an effective date of March 1, if passed. The bill proposes a new tax on any software purchased or installed in Colorado. Yes, a tax on software. Wait, it’s worse. It’s unclear …

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How I use Plancast

I’m loving Plancast. It’s a very powerful social discovery tool. Here’s a quick overview of how I use it. I put in any events that I’m attending that are “significant” that I think my friends might like to know about. I love how easy it is to put in a future plan. It’s just 3 …

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Open Angel Forum Colorado – February 3 FAQS

Since my original post on the Open Angel Forum, I’ve received the following frequently asked questions: Q. What is the deadline to apply to present at OAFCO1 on February 3rd, 2010? A. From my experience with Techstars, I know you need a deadline so you can apply 32 seconds before it. So let’s make it …

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Startup2Student at CU

If you’re a Colorado company looking to hire interns or full time, check out Startup2Student on March 11th, 2010. This was a great event last year, and I expect that Ben Limmer who’s organizing it will make sure it’s even better this year. The event is held on campus, and it’s an easy way for …

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Open Angel Forum – Colorado bound!

By now, I’m sure most of you have read about the ongoing debate about charging entrepreneurs to pitch. I’ve tried to put together a chronology of links about this, but I’m sure I’ve missed some great ones. You had: An angel group that makes me vomit – Brad Feld (97 comments) Jason Jihad: Keiretsu Forum …

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Boulder is showing the world about mentorship

During the last Techstars summer, we were visited by representatives from two foreign governments: Singapore and France. Both had heard about something interesting happening in Boulder. Each came and observed the program for a half day or so, looking for a productive exchange of ideas and opportunities. During the summer, I was invited by the …

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