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10 lessons I learned by taking the entrepreneurial Red Pill

The Next Web

We all know these people, most often working at large corporates or even the government. Back in 1994, when Jeff Bezos started Amazon, he had to raise money from 22(!) Up until today, I consider all four a must-read for any entrepreneur or anyone looking into entrepreneurship. Life starts at the end of your comfort zone.

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Why Small Community Lenders Have Your Back

Up and Running

Department of the Treasury oversees the CDFI program, which was established in 1994 to make capital accessible to struggling communities. Upon receiving government funding, the CDFIs leverage these funds with private sector monies to offer small business loans and community development projects.

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10+ Trends: Recap of 2011 and What’s Next…

thebarefootvc

This was the year that the promise of technology to truly change the world and empower individuals (the reason I entered the tech world in 1994) reached global scale. But even more exciting is when I see inflection points of adoption — which is why 2011 was a particularly exhilirating year for me.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Disruptors

Hearpreneur

It is truly a wonder when you start thinking about the massive scale that Amazon works at and how far the company has come along since 1994. AltBird Robotics is a technology start-up that offers robotic and drone services to businesses and government agencies. Thanks to Adam Crossling, Zenzero ! #7- 7- Netflix.

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10 Amazing Microfinance Success Stories

YoungUpstarts

In two years she has hired eight full-time employees, secured lucrative government contracts, and is able to support seven households besides her own in Amman. Joyce Wafukho used her small savings to open a hardware store in 1994. She is even mulling a run for office in the gas providers’ union. Lidia Calzado, U.S.

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How Does An SSL Certificate Work And Why Do I Need One?

YoungUpstarts

An SSL is used to secure logins, data transfers, the usage of credit cards and social security numbers on storefronts, government websites, and more. Since the inception of the SSL in 1994, the TLS was also birthed. It is utilized both for those using and browsing social media sites.

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Startup Communities: Creating A Great Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Your City

Feld Thoughts

Before the Internet (1970 to 1994). Government. Reliance on Government. Entrepreneurs vs. Government. Comments of any sort are welcome and encouraged! The table of contents, as of today, follows. The Boulder Entrepreneurial Community. Boulder As A Laboratory. Pre Internet Bubble (1995 – 2000). Leaders vs. Feeders.

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