8 Startups to Watch in 2013

Over the last year, we've seen a lot of startups launch, thanks to lower than ever barriers to entry in terms of both technology and investors. Meanwhile, the more established startups have fumbled (Facebook), hit it (Pinterest) and created all kinds of drama (Instagram).

The factors that will make for a standout startup in the next year are totally dependent on the landscape. Facebook's meager IPO means when investors look to fund a Series A, they're going to look for a solid business model -- especially on mobile.

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The best startups meet a really clear pain point. One of these is education -- people struggling with unemployment…
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