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Our Interview With Richard Burry, International E-Commerce Entrepreneur

The Startup Magazine

Global e-commerce entrepreneur and investor Richard Burry followed a unique path to the pinnacle of Internet success. By the time businesses began to take notice of the unfolding promise of Internet technologies, he was perfectly positioned to take the leap into this exciting new industry. He resolved to lead the way.

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Coping With Late Payment – Managing Asia’s Slow Payers

YoungUpstarts

A bank wire is not always a convenient mode of payment, especially for customers in China who do not use internet banking. On a macro level it has led some countries, like Italy, Spain and Portugal, into a vicious cycle, with billions of dollars tied up in overdue invoices. Automated reminders. Business Services Resource Guide 2012/13.

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Hacking for Diplomacy – The State Department Takes Notice

Steve Blank

If there was any doubt among the teams about the value of what they’re learning, Blinken put it to rest with a compelling overview of how so many of today’s complex global problems – from stopping Ebola to monitoring cease-fires and improving food security – demand innovative, tech-based solutions. Both are “global commons” problems.

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Hacking for Diplomacy – The State Department Takes Notice

Steve Blank

If there was any doubt among the teams about the value of what they’re learning, Blinken put it to rest with a compelling overview of how so many of today’s complex global problems – from stopping Ebola to monitoring cease-fires and improving food security – demand innovative, tech-based solutions. Both are “global commons” problems.

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Brazil is using the law to push innovation, but here’s how it can do more

The Next Web

Since public and private sectors are working together to bring more people to the mobile Internet, there is tremendous opportunity for growth in Brazil. Give young startups a global experience. The country can potentially follow a similar pattern to what we’ve seen in the U.S. Enact more tax breaks and funds for startups.

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Why Netflix Is Winning The Big Data Game

YoungUpstarts

million subscribers globally, Netflix may overtake viewer numbers from the major television networks by 2016. The company plans to expand into Japan, China, Portugal, and Spain by the end of the year – marking only the beginning of their international expansion strategy. By Rob Nelson, Founder and CEO at Grow. With over 65.5

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Why I invest outside the Silicon Valley

Hippoland

And use free content from the internet to learn new skills and focus on growing your business. Intercom and Talkdesk, which both have European founders have HQs in San Francisco but also significant offices in Ireland and Portugal. Just personally, where do you want to live?