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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

One of the unintended consequences was that many of the academics went off to found a wave of startups selling their technology to the military. Yet the development of these advanced technologies is now being driven by commercial interests, not the Defense Department. Some of the speed is simply due to development methodologies.

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Twitter Link Roundup #211 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More

crowdSPRING Blog

Interesting behind-the-scenes post (some tech info) about how the Secret app is designed to work – crowdspring.co/1fUt41V. Court Rules Yelp Reviewer Guilty of Defamation: Review At Your Own Risk? - crowdspring.co/NeImqH. 12 Questions: Meet Catherine Feeman-Fick (Wisconsin – USA) – crowdspring.co/1dKZ8Tn.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Future Trends They See in Their Industry

Hearpreneur

We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. 1- Seamless integration of digital technology. Construction companies are increasingly employing this technology to sell as many units as possible before the structure is completed. 9- Increased use of voice recognition technology. 14- Workcation.

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Being The Best You Can Be - Startups and angels: Along the way to.

Tim Keane

Last week, our angel group reviewed a business with an online lie detector technology.  Someone in the meeting suggested this would make an interesting HR applicant screening tool that may point to candidates who might be worth a bit more extra due diligence on the veracity of their assertions in an interview.

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How One Woman’s Flat Tire Inspired A Global Trucking Movement

YoungUpstarts

She spent almost 18 years licensing and permitting carriers in Central Wisconsin. Ellen wanted to grow the association but many companies were in dire straits and unable to pay their dues. Ellen’s gender never stopped her from learning about all sorts of topics like drafting, steel fabrication and detailed trucking regulations.

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Thinking about pricing - Startups and angels: Along the way to success

Tim Keane

Due diligence: An Entrepreneurs Perspective » October 19, 2006. We have another company that has "a better mousetrap," a manufacturing technology device. We have another company that has "a better mousetrap," a manufacturing technology device. Startups and angels: Along the way to success.

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24 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

My wife, Sarah, surprised me with a trip to Kohler, Wisconsin, for my 40th birthday. On the way north from the Chicago suburbs to Wisconsin, I thought it would be a great idea to have my own PR firm. When my wife was pregnant with our son, she had early scans due to a previous late loss. 12- My name and a word I love.

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