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10+ Trends: Recap of 2011 and What’s Next…

thebarefootvc

This was the year that the promise of technology to truly change the world and empower individuals (the reason I entered the tech world in 1994) reached global scale. As of year-end, Foursquare had over 15 million users, with an exponential growth rate globally.

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How Does LinkedIn Manage News: Five Questions With Their Managing Editor Katie Carroll

Hunter Walker

The New York Times’ John Herrman recently asked “ Is there anything the rest of the internet can learn from LinkedIn? ,” in relation to how people there are relatively civil there compared to purely social media platforms. Hunter Walk: Wait, I thought LinkedIn was a resume and recruiting site.

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Attention Entrepreneurs: Walk Before You Run

Up and Running

Entrepreneurship continues to be a sexy topic for governments, with every country worth its salt trying to create its own tech hub, mimicking Silicon Valley. The appeal of promoting entrepreneurship is obvious. What is there not to like?

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Creative & Media agency landscape

Start Up Blog

I was recently asked some questions about changes afoot in the creative, technology and media space. Q1: Who is better positioned for the future – creative agencies or media agencies? Neither creative nor media agencies are better placed for the future in the new digital world. Would love to hear your thoughts and retorts.

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The Austinpreneur’s Guide to SXSW 2018 Panels & Parties

Austin Startup

It’s stocked with free food, drinks and wifi but the real reason you want to be there is because we’ve curated all of the top entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators at SXSW and invited them to stop by. This panel looks at the good, bad and bewildering impact of a global population expected to include 2+ billion people aged 60+ by 2050.

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UGC Strategies to Boost Your Brand

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Users can share UGC / UCC via social media platforms, forums, comments, reviews, and open-source sites like Wikipedia. Social media-fuelled the rise of the UGC. UGC posts get more engagements that improve SMO or social media optimization. Governments suspended work, business, school, and other social activities.

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How can startups engage Amazon and AWS

VC Cafe

The AWS APN Global Startup Program – for startup AWS Partner Network (APN) select and advanced technology partners looking to grow their products on AWS. The program helps boost sales through its customer engagement tools (video content, dedicated storefront, editorial curation), merchandising, and strategic support. Physical space.