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Cosi Files For Bankruptcy

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According to reports, the Boston-based chain has filed for bankruptcy as it looks to restructure its debt load and conduct a sale process. Share price has been in a consistent march down ever since, falling below $10 a share in 2010 and never getting back above it. As of Wednesday (Sept.

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The Top 20 Venture Capitalists

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For the third consecutive year, we worked with The New York Times to identify and rank the top 100 venture capital professionals from around the globe. 15 of the top 20 operate in the Greater Bay Area. Below are the detailed profiles of the Top 20 Venture Capital Partners. PROFILES OF THE TOP 20 VENTURE CAPITAL PARTNERS.

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Here Are 35 Casualties Of The Retail Apocalypse And Why They Failed

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Modern-day retail is at an inflection point as retailers face struggling physical storefronts, massive debt, and inefficient operations, among other issues. Increased expenses, supply chain inefficiencies, and the need to enhance operating results contributed to the perfume retailer’s bankruptcy, which was court-approved in October.

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20 Alums Make the First Forbes Fintech 50

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To make the cut, companies were required to have operations in the U.S. Founded: 2010. Personal Capital. HQ: Boston. Founded: 2010. While the list excludes financial giants, Forbes included startups acquired by larger companies but operating independently. . and a viable product.*. HQ: New York, NY.

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Uber of X: Kango is The Uber of Ride Share For Kids

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In 2010, research from the CDC showed there were nearly four million births per year in the United States. There is a small handful of other app-based kids’ ridesharing services which operate in CA (HopSkipDrive, Zum) or in Boston (Zemcar). Other risesharing or shuttle services focused on kids.

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The Future Of Housing: From Home Building To City Planning, Tech Giants & Startups Are Reimagining Where & How We Live

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Asimov predicted the exploding population would cause US cities like Boston and New York to converge along the coast into combined super-urban bodies, while suburban communities would have to expand downwards, building subterranean homes. The Washington-based company has raised $6M to date from Vulcan Capital, among others.

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121 Of The Biggest, Costliest Startup Failures Of All Time

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In this review of failure, we’ve looked in our venture capital database to find the most well-funded startup companies that ultimately failed or had an undesirable exit, such as an asset sale or an acquisition for less than the total funding raised by the company. The 101 Biggest Product Failures Of All Time. Total Funding: Over $100M.

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