UpstartToday: A stark VC warning; MBA's not all that; Inside Top Chef Masters' party

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July 17, 2013

Guess what? Your startup's not worth what you thought it was The buzzword-driven world of venture capital is in a pessimistic mood—reason enough for startups to swallow their pride when raising cash. MBA, ShmemBA More and more, employers are looking at your productivity—not the letters in your college degree—as in MBA. Inside 'Top Chef Masters' big party To kick off the fifth edition of Top Chef Masters, Bravo threw a stylish NYC party complete with food, chefs, a check for charity, and a word from their sponsor (Chase). The smartwatch that talks The success of the Kreyos Meteor on Indiegogo illustrates the popularity of wearable technology and hardware on crowdfunding sites. MORE ON ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATION Kim Dotcom's planned venture capital infusion a good sign for privacy startups What Google is doing on your summer vacation Forbes' No. 2 highest paid actor Channing Tatum is a business star too Benedict Cumberbatch looks awesome as Julian Assange in The Fifth Estate Kate Middleton's royal baby is already making money Back 9 links: The very cool history of air conditioning Syfy plans Sharknado sequel (ideas anyone?) We lava Sharkano WyzAnt looks to disrupt tutor marketplace without VC

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