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20 Best Biographies For Tech-Minded Students

YoungUpstarts

“iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It” by Steve Wozniak and Gina Smith. This is the only authorized biography of the iconic Apple co-founder, written by gifted biographer Walter Isaacson. “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson. .”

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7 Highlights from Lean Startup Week

Startup Lessons Learned

Guest Post by Misti Yang, Writer for Lean Startup Co. To confidently answer no, co-founder of Strategyzer Alex Osterwalder told our attendees, “What you really want to do is work more like Amazon. … When it comes time to grow your team, Jeff Jordan and Eric pointed out three hiring mistakes to avoid. It's amazing.”

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

Up and Running

However, the main thing is to start with the right space—and one that will be bigger than what you think you will need, says Jason Jordan of Propel Insurance. “I Word of mouth is no substitute for market research , says Ben Price, co-founder of Hard Knocks Brewing, a small brewpub in its second year of operation.

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30 Entrepreneur Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

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Photo Credit: Jordan Fulmer. Thanks to Jordan Fulmer, Momentum Property Solutions ! #3- Since my co-founders and I haven't agreed on the company name yet, we decided to post in one of the Business Naming Facebook groups that we joined. Thanks to Daniel Hess, To Tony Productions ! #2- 2- Influence from the past .

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Twitter Link Roundup #158 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

Vision | Jordan Cooper’s Blog – [link]. Five UX Research Pitfalls from cofounder of Meebo – [link]. Five UX Research Pitfalls from cofounder of Meebo – [link]. Best Collaboration Tools For Remote Teams – [link]. New study on companies worth $100M+ shows how much of a lie the Web 2.0

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Why Computer Vision Has Become a Major Investment Theme for Me

Both Sides of the Table

One of the most obvious to me was Nanit, that was brought to our firm by my colleague Jordan Hudson who met them team, fell in love with their founders & technology, and encouraged us to invest. It also helped that Jordan was about to have a baby of his own — Slim Shaney- who is now more than a year old (as is our investment).

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Being An Entrepreneur

Hearpreneur

As a CEO and founder, I work with employees, contract individuals, and other business owners who are genuinely stellar, and I love being part of the small business dream. Photo Credit: Jordan Smyth. Thanks to Jordan Smyth, Gleamin ! #18- Thanks to Stephen Gary, Flashpacker Co ! #25- Thanks to Stacey E. Burke, Stacey E.