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PlaceIQ Closes $15 Million Series C Funding Round "Having expanded our business significantly over the past year by delivering on the promise of location intelligence for agencies and brands, this new investment is a vote of confidence in our vision," said Duncan McCall, CEO of PlaceIQ. "We plan to build upon this foundation and truly demonstrate that mobile is a key to understanding consumer behavior, and our new partnership with VivaKi is a testament to this approach." Read more here Valhallans in the News Dan Gordon: Solution Pitching to Investors The number one obstacle to a successful presentation is a failure to understand how your audience thinks. In this class, you'll learn how investors think and how to craft a pitch that uses that knowledge to your advantage. You'll discover the seven common problems with the "non-solution" pitch, as well as useful tests for presentations such as the "Person at a Party" test. For any entrepreneur looking to raise money from venture capitalists, this class is a can't miss. Join Dan's class! Click here for more details

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