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Why is it essential to have an agenda before a board meeting?

Board Effect

Without an agenda, confusion would reign An agenda is an essential tool of board governance. Shannon Oliver of Florida State College at Jacksonville says that it helps to remind board members during meetings that their material is prepared ahead of time for them to review at their leisure. What will the members be voting on?

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Why Bitcoin is Gaining Worldwide Popularity

The Startup Magazine

Bitcoin was conceptualised in 1998 by Satoshi Nakamoto (thought to be possibly a pseudonym), however, the first official Bitcoin transaction did not occur until January 12th, 2009 when Florida programmer Laszlo Hanyecz offered 10,000 Bitcoins for two Papa John’s pizzas (Dowling 2013).

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Co-founder Engaging Florida’s Innovation Ecosystem

Hearpreneur

Brian Kornfeld is President and Co-Founder of Synapse , an innovation hub for entrepreneurs, investors, and governments in the state of Florida to share ideas, solve problems and ultimately provide an ecosystem that ensures everyone from pre-seed startups to exciting unicorns continue to flock to, grow within and re-invest in the Sunshine State.

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You’re Not The Boss Of Me: Millennials

YoungUpstarts

Professor Jack Chambless of Valencia College in Orange County, Florida has his first year economics students write an essay detailing the support they think should be provided to them by the government. They Want, They Want, They Want.

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Canoo: The EV Startup That’s Proving the Doubters Wrong

ReadWriteStart

In spite of this, the federal government has kept doing business with the startup, saving it from certain doom. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial situation of Canoo as well as the efforts that the company is making to collaborate with the federal government. Q: How has the federal government helped Canoo?

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The Future of Transportation

Feld Thoughts

The Nissan Leaf battery pack alone costs about $18,000 (though government incentives bring down the overall vehicle cost to the customer). Nevada, Florida, and California have already legalized them, suggesting this may be less of an issue than anticipated. If costs come down, are there other barriers? Litigation.

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Why Startups Are Ready For A Reboot

YoungUpstarts

Even a simple Florida start-up could adjust to the changing tides if they knew how to approach the problem. Most startups have been competent in managing their cash burn by determining how they spend and utilizing government subsidies to meet their goals. However, the biggest hurdle is yet to come.