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A Startup Journey With GrubHub Founder Mike Evans

Duct Tape Marketing

Now that's, it's a little bit misleading in the sense that the investment, I could write the software myself because I got a software engineering degree from mit. But like conversion did not work. Or was it just like you'd bump into somebody and you'd strike up a conversation? I think it was Nickerson, Kansas.

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

How about in the last 12 months deals announced with Dwolla (Iowa) and Pollenware (Kansas City). I’ve had this conversation with several communities such as in San Diego where I believe there are way more qualified and talented engineers than available local capital to support them. Angry Birds?

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Did Prior to Starting Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

Another benefit was that I was able to complete two master’s degrees, one in Software Engineering, and another in Engineering Management. That exit conversation was memorable. While I applied myself at the Army, the programs I worked on eventually were cancelled so it felt pointless.