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32 Business and Life Lessons: What I Learned Running Companies on 4 Different Continents

ConversionXL

I had a degree in Information Technology, had worked as a web developer, tech support guy, account manager, sales person and a marketer. I decided to use the opportunity and bought a one-way ticket to Panama – I wanted to learn Spanish. The rent was due. The real estate and tourism in Panama were booming.

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The Northwest Passage – A New Reality for Logistics

The Startup Magazine

It used to be frozen year round, making marine navigation impossible, but due to global warming, this region is beginning to melt. However, it was not feasible as a major trade route due to the frigid condition until the 21st century. The northern prong goes north of the Baffin Island and then due west to the Victoria Island.

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Startups: It’s not Thelma & Louise

Austin Startup

Turns out my network (of politicos and do-gooders) is not one of accredited tech investors (meaning they meet income and net wealth thresholds and choose to make investments at all, and specifically in startups). I’m a wild-eyed, competitive founder with totally unique-to-tech expertise in this area. So, we worked to raise capital.