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A Visit With the European Startup Community

Gust

My wife, Ann, and I took a trip this past spring to visit Estonia, Finland, Ireland and Russia. We had a lovely time in Northern Ireland. We finished our first full day at a dinner with Halo , the Northern Ireland Business Angel Network (Alan Watts).

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From Israel to Pakistan, Community is Key When Building a Startup (Google I/O)

VC Cafe

To achieve the trifecta of startup success (money, talent, ideas), a vibrant startup community can make the difference between success and failure. Bridgette : Eric, What is the role of ihub in the community? . Don’t take anything, give them the value they need to build a company ($20K, office space,) create a community.

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The Silent Killer – The Company Your Community Never Created

Both Sides of the Table

Of course this can be done and of course I am a big proponent of the rise of startup centers across the country as the Internet has moved from the “infrastructure phase” to the “application phase” dominated by the three C’s: content, communications and commerce. So what can a community do?

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How to get creative with your domain name registration

The Next Web

The domain name choice just made sense for the community-focused company, says Badal. “We We want new members to join the Grouper community and have an epic adventure with their friends, so it was an easy choice for us.”. Why pick “joingrouper.com” rather than an alternative? “It It has a natural call-to-action!” Believe.in.

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The Magic of the Irish – Dublin’s Resurgence on the Global Tech Scene

Both Sides of the Table

I wrote this on my flight home from f.ounders & web summit in Dublin, Ireland late last year. I recently returned from a 5-day visit to Ireland, my first time back in 10 years and the start of what I hope will be a more regular travel schedule there. Why Does it Matter for Ireland? The Magic of the Irish.

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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

Mission-driven organizations strive to serve their communities and constituents with integrity and purpose. Consider this: When boards embrace diversity, the pulse of our communities strengthens, and our impact magnifies. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively.

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29 Entrepreneurs Reveal What Employees Are Looking For From Organizations They Work For

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Erin Murphy, Best in Ireland ! #16- Some employees may be motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in their community or in society at large. Don’t forget to join our # IamCEO Community. Take a genuine interest in all of your staff. Give them cordial greetings and inquire about their families or hobbies.

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