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The Secret History of Minnesota Part 1: Engineering Research Associates

Steve Blank

Meanwhile the biggest and fastest scientific computer companies were in Minnesota. When the Navy added their own staff from the Dayton Laboratory the ERA facility was designated a Naval Reserve Base and armed guards were posted at the entrance. ERAs systems were designed to solve problems defined by their Navy code-breaking customer.

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University of Minnesota Commencement speech – May 10th 2013

Steve Blank

Many of you are going to take what you learned here, get a good job, get married, buy a house, have a family, be a great parent, serve your community and country, hang with friends and live a good life. Minnesota is a wonderful place to hunt, fish, canoe, raise kids, and pursue lots of interests other than just your job.

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What Is a 501(c)(3) Organization, and What Are The Different Types?

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There Are Three Main Types of 501(c)(3)s The IRS designates three main types of 501(c)(3) organizations that may be allowed to operate under the 501(c)(3) form. Restrictions for 501(c)(3) Organizations The restrictions for 501(c)(3) organizations are designed so nonprofits will focus their efforts on charitable causes.

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15 Strategic Questions for Volunteer Boards to Ask

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National and global changes are currently challenging nonprofit and community organization boards to revisit the ways they: Manage risks Demonstrate transparency Engage in succession planning Bolster security We’ll explore each of these topics more fully to guide your board as it strives for a meaningful strategic plan. Curious to learn more?

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University of Minnesota Commencement speech – May 10th 2013

Steve Blank

Many of you are going to take what you learned here, get a good job, get married, buy a house, have a family, be a great parent, serve your community and country, hang with friends and live a good life. Minnesota is a wonderful place to hunt, fish, canoe, raise kids, and pursue lots of interests other than just your job.

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What Is the Difference Between Business Ethics and Social Responsibility?

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In a business sense, corporate leaders must follow the right behavior to benefit the good of everyone including the shareholders, stakeholders, employees, customers, and the community. Social responsibility refers to businesses doing what they can to benefit their communities. Defining Social Responsibility.

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Flexible VCs With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing

David Teten

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. GCVF specializes in providing critical support to founders based in small communities, while connecting them to an unfair network well-beyond their small-town headquarters. . (co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund.

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