What am I Missy, Episode 15 It's not exactly the best time to be a venture capitalist these days. But this hasn't stopped Google from getting into the game. Google has launched Google Ventures with $100 million to be invested in early-stage startups. The almighty search giant is taking advantage of the downturn to hunt for "the next big thing." Let's just say Google's "Mini-Me" is about to be discovered. Google knows that strong startups emerge during tough times. It should know. Google blossomed during the dot-com bust. Good luck, Google. May the best "Mini-Me" win.See: Google's newest venture The things you do to get users to love your site is a lot like what you do to win someone's affection. Hold their hand and communicate; ... [ Read more ]