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“Persistence & Commitment Are Key”
Shalu Attri is a first-time founder who recently launched GOAQUÍ, a social platform for travelers that enables them Read More
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“If You Have an Idea, Get Started”
Wildfire Interactive is an icon of a successful startup. Since founding in 2009, the company with its software Read More
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7 tips to make the most of your next trade show
The recession caused many small businesses to scale back on their participation in off-site meetings and trade shows. Read More
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Business Books Don’t Write Themselves!
Many entrepreneurs recognize the value of writing a book to promote their brand. There is no doubt, becoming Read More
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Bonfire of the Vanities
When I was in my 20’s, I was taught the relationship between marketing and sales over a bonfire. Read More
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Today’s Entrepreneur: Jean Charles Salvin
Today’s entrepreneur is Jean Charles Salvin, CEO/Founder of FindYourWayInTheWorld, a worldwide multinational social media advertising company. Read More
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Entrepreneur tips: Focus on changing the world
Jostein Svendsen is a successful serial entrepreneur from Europe and the founder of six companies that range in Read More
When choosing a web host, not just any host will do. There are specific features that you need Read More
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Eureka!
Silicon Valley was born in an era of applied experimentation driven by scientists and engineers. It wasn’t pure research, Read More
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Fundraising: from 25 meetings to single term sheet
Maybe it’s the typical, maybe it’s not the typical, or maybe there is no typical, but here it Read More
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Dave Kresse: “You never have a dull day”
Dave Kresse, CEO of Mu Dynamics, a leader in testing and validating application-aware networks, believes that part of Read More
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Clara Shih’s lessons learned: it’s about the people
Clara Shih, CEO of Hearsay Corporation and author of “The Facebook Era,” has worked with virtually all of Read More
Be aware of who you are talking to. During a verbal interaction, regardless of whether it’s over the Read More
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“A Structured Approach to Cleantech Development”
John Davison is a Global Accounts Business Analyst at HP and the San Francisco Metro Director of the Read More