witi : Message: Tough times for Startups

witi · Twincling Foundation, Hyderabad AP India

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Tough times for Startups

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Hi all:

Tough economic situation often hurts startups, even the most promising
ones. Agami Systems shutdown was a total surprise.

i stumbled upon some of these interesting articles on AlleyInsider.
You may have already seen these.

Thoughts on Startup depression
http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/9/fred-wilson-my-thoughts-on-startup-depression\
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Ron Conway on Angel Investing
http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/10/super-angel-ron-conway-on-angel-investing-pa\
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Ron Conway To Would-Be Startups: Don't Quit Your Day Jobs
http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/10/super-angel-ron-conway-to-would-be-startups-\
don-t-quit-your-day-jobs

What does everyone think, is 2009 going to be a tough year for Startups or
just that it will be tough to get investor money ? Your thoughts.

thanks
Saifi.

Sat Oct 4, 2008 9:37 am

Saifi Khan <saifi.khan@...>

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Hi all: Tough economic situation often hurts startups, even the most promising ones. Agami Systems shutdown was a total surprise. i stumbled upon some of these...	Saifi Khan saifi.khan	Oct 4, 2008 4:08 am
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