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Be a Benevolent Dictator (And Eight More Lessons For Getting Your Stalled Start-up Off The Ground)

YoungUpstarts

you) has to recognize when debate, conversation, and analysis can’t take you any farther. It was during those phone conversations that I truly learned what listening to the customer really meant. In other words, you’re focused foremost on doing the right thing for the right reasons, for all stakeholders.

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How to Make Mobile eCommerce Convert: What???s Effective In Mobile Design Right Now

ConversionXL

This is the second of a two-part series on mobile conversion. In this example, Tommy received an email from Amazon Local about a weekend getaway in Vermont, and these were the series of screens he received in order to complete the purchase. Conclusion: An Action Plan for Mobile Conversion. Step 1 – The Initial Email.

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I Tried 10+ Different Food Delivery, Clothing Boxes and Online Subscriptions

Austin Startup

I was completely sold as I have been a huge lover of local foods ever since my visit to Vermont/upstate NY (the top places with local food). Airbnb left me exhausted as there was so much time spent resetting and as an introvert, it took a lot out of me to socialize on superficial conversation.

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Eating Dinner Alone

Feld Thoughts

Seth was just landing from Vermont where he had been at Ello for the past few days, Jason was in NY at dinner, and Ryan was already at home having dinner with his family. The conversation expanded to including everyone around, since I was the only person in the restaurant for the first 20 minutes.

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Process vs. outcome

VC Adventure

I’ve had a few conversations recently about the right balance between process and outcome. I’m reminded of my days at a Quaker camp in Vermont where we’d hold lengthy “town meetings” to make decisions. When I was younger (and apparently somewhat more patient) I was much more process oriented.

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6 tips for startups and entrepreneurs: give it a break, already.

crowdSPRING Blog

and pouring real maple syrup on my pancakes in Vermont. And wouldn’t it be nice to have a conversation about that great meal you had last week? I left early this morning for the first “real&# vacation I have had in over a year and I am looking forward to eating lobster rolls in Maine (hear me, Jeff?) Get lots of rest.

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Advances in Biometrics & Privacy

Austin Startup

Recently the Vermont Attorney General’s Office determined that a facial recognition program used by the state’s DMV does not comply with Vermont law and must be suspended. I was amazed — both because lawmakers were paying attention and that the Governor of Vermont asked them to stop. Where are they and who has access?

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