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[Review] Startup Rising

YoungUpstarts

internet executive and venture investor Christopher M. Where there’s been the overthrowing of governments, mass protests and even outright civil war, there’s… entrepreneurship. “ Startup Rising: The Entrepreneurial Revolution Remaking the Middle East “, written by seasoned U.S.

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On Bubbles … And Why We’ll Be Just Fine

Both Sides of the Table

This was an audience of mostly first-time entrepreneurs. It is great for entrepreneurs and great for VCs. So here is what I have been telling entrepreneurs privately for the past 6 months. The fact that today’s Internet bubble does not represent all companies does not disprove its existence. I believe that.

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Many Startups Stumble on International Cultures

Startup Professionals Musings

Although the Internet gives you pervasive reach, it hasn’t reduced the world to one locale for your business. Although most Latin American countries have significantly improved working environments for women, few companies would yet dare send a women employee to work in Saudi Arabia. HR rules are local.

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International Business Do’s And Don’ts

YoungUpstarts

When you know you’re going to be doing business in another country, you should spend some time on the Internet learning the basic do’s and don’ts for the specific country to which you’ll be travelling. However, in Japan, Saudi Arabia, and even France, it means something different. Never thought about it? It matters. Girard, Jr.

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International Do’s and Don’ts For the Traveling Entrepreneur

Up and Running

When you know you’re going to be doing business in another country, you should spend some time on the internet learning the basic do’s and don’ts for the specific country to which you’ll be traveling. ” However, in Japan, Saudi Arabia, and even France, it means something different. Here’s How to Fix It.

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10 Entertaining Things to Check out While You’re Waiting in Line Today

Up and Running

Between our long life expectancies , medical breakthroughs , and the everyday miracles of things like the internet, digital photography, and air travel, we are living lives that would have seemed like a dream to people growing up just a few generations ago. Women can now be attorneys in Saudi Arabia. You’re welcome.

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Simple Lessons In Never Giving Up

Duct Tape Marketing

It was built around this gun and people can look it up on the internet, but this is a 30 millimeter bullet. And whether that is, you know, in the book I tell the story of my eight year battle with the Pentagon over this stupid policy they had that was totally denigrating to our women serving in Saudi Arabia. Do your homework.