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4 Steps to Securing Angel Investment
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How to write an elevator pitch
I am constantly pounding in the importance of your executive summary, but something that may be even more Read More
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Four reality-check tips for startups
Entrepreneurs often share similar traits. We are very focused on our ideas and are aggressive in implementing them. Read More
There is a long debate amidst technology entrepreneurs about whether or not, when and how they should listen Read More
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David Thacker on entrepreneurs’ mistakes
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How an organization gains leverage
Organizations can accomplish more by increasing the “impactfulness” of their employees. In general, there are three ways for Read More
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Last week, I wrote a new post for the Women in Technology blog regarding an article that I saw on Read More
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Eric Ries on learning, failing, and pivoting
Author, speaker, and consultant Eric Ries spoke at Thursday’s Amplify event, where the former Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Read More
Recruiting and selecting internship candidates is never dull. Along with the applications of overachievers and emerging moguls come Read More
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Vinod Khosla on innovation vs. punditry
At Tuesday afternoon’s Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, took the stage Read More
Social media is an amazing vehicle, not just for personal networking but also to push your business realizations Read More
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Hiring a big company exec for your startup?
Fast growing startups need experienced big company execs to take them to the next level, right? Wrong. Big Read More
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Hubris vs humility: The $15B difference
Describing your product as “new and “never been done before” instead of “we’re just like those others guys, Read More