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From Loyalty Programs To Fan Clubs, A Paradigm Shift

YoungUpstarts

Real-time points and mileage redemption appeared at the POS, first introduced over a decade ago and now going mainstream. We experimented with tap and go technology, both on cards as well as embedded in mobile phones. I used to think that the success of my last startup was due to our software quality, thought leadership, patents, etc.

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10 random online resources for Entrepreneurs (2010 version)

crowdSPRING Blog

We spend more time gazing into the screen than we do gazing at our own children and the software we use says a great deal about us a s people. We have CapitalOne Visa card which comes with a straightforward and fairly generous reward program, no annual fee, and a simple to use website with online redemption functionality.

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How and Why You Should Validate Your App Idea Before You Build

Up and Running

The end user of the application was those who recycled, however, the recycling and reward redemption process required partnerships with recycling facilities, local businesses, and government agencies. They looked for reviews, social interactions, and recommendations. No application and no advanced technology whatsoever.

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After the Purchase: Optimizing Customer Retention Through Gamification

ConversionXL

A study in the Harvard Business Review noted that increasing customer retention by 5% can generate a 25%-95% increase in profit. However, what really matters is the ease of the redemption process and the rewards available. Virtual training academy Treehouse teaches beginners coding, app development, and business skills.

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On Going Public: SPACs, Direct Listings, Public Offerings, and Access to Private Markets

Ben's Blog

Prior to joining Andreessen Horowitz, I held several executive positions in a publicly-traded software company and was previous to that an investment banker. Before offering some suggestions about how we might improve capital formation, I’d like to review the current state of the IPO market.

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