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October 30, 2013
FELD THOUGHTS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Accelerating Technology Change and Continuous Learning
'At dinner last week, my long time friend Dave Jilk (we just celebrated our 30th friendship anniversary) tossed a hypothesis at me that as people age, they resist adopting new technologies. This This was intended as a personal observation, not an ageist statement, and we devolved into a conversation about brain plasticity. The essay follows. MORE >>
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THE NEXT WEB | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
The customer isn’t always right: Why standing up for your employees is good for business
'Jim Belosic is the CEO of ShortStack , a self-service custom app design tool used to create apps for Facebook Pages, websites and mobile Web browsing. ShortStack provides the tools for small businesses, graphic designers, agencies and corporations to create apps with contests and forms, fan gates, product lines and more. So what’s a manager to do? MORE >>
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SILICONHILLS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Ten Techstars Austin Startups Pitched Perfectly at Demo Day
'By LAURA LOREK Founder of Silicon Hills News Ten companies pitched perfectly at the inaugural Austin Techstars Demo Day before a packed house at the Austin Music Hall Tuesday afternoon. No one read from a script or even flubbed a line. Austin MORE >>
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FELD THOUGHTS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Defining DevOps Through Conversation
'Last week our portfolio company, JumpCloud - who is deep in the DevOps market with their automated cloud server management product – hosted the first annual DevOps conference here in Boulder. It was a huge success – we had over 200 people show up and engage in a full day of deep discussions on DevOps. MORE >>
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DORF ON STARTUPS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Are Business Plans Really Dead?
'Photo: Peshkova / shutterstock. Traveling the globe preaching the death of business plans, I was stopped for the umpteenth time by a very bright entrepreneur saying yet again, “but will investors give you money without a business plan?” ” The two-part answer: (a) some money, sometimes; and (b) avoid investors as long as you can.In MORE >>
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STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
What Does It Take To Get Lucky In Your New Startup?
'If you have had some success in a business, I’m sure you bristle just like I do when someone says “You were just lucky…” I’m a strong believer that we all make our own luck, which means that the harder we work, the luckier we get. Business owners who feel that they have had good luck also feel responsible for their own actions. Synergy is key. MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
6 Simple Questions for Building a Solid Strategy
'Don''t fall for overly-complicated planning processes. All you need to do is answer these 6 questions. Most entrepreneurs agree that the ability to consistently execute is a key factor in surviving the start-up phase and ultimately winning. That said, you cannot make a pig fly, no matter how much you stick with it. So start with a solid strategy. MORE >>
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DUCT TAPE MARKETING | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Can You Build a Business Today Without Social
'Can You Build a Business Today Without Social written by John Jantsch read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Jeff Korhan. photo credit: mdmarkus66 via photopin cc. See, I still get asked that kind of question pretty much every day. Let me restate that not for emphasis, but for clarity. MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
What You Can Learn From Uber's Cat Promotion
'How Uber nailed it with their promotion for National Cat Day. Uber won me over in a whole new way with their recent promotion on National Cat Day. Here''s what the company did right: 1. Targeted a non-traditional holiday. The email simply stated,"Today is the most adorable of all days. it''s National Cat Day. Literally." Had great partnerships. MORE >>
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THE NEXT WEB | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Email will never die: Guidelines to evolving email for the 21st century
'Jim Franklin is the CEO of SendGrid , the email delivery platform of choice for over 130,000 customers. Jim is also a mentor for early-stage startups through Techstars and The Founder Institute. Much has been written about the demise of email, the shortcomings and frustrations of email, and why we’re stuck with email. Email won’t die. MORE >>
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Get Inside a Customer's Head FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Wilkes added to federal disaster designation WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
The Simple Science Behind Being More Creative FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
[Infographic] The Incredible Growth Of Web Usage YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
3 Startup Lessons From a Top Business School FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Do Entrepreneurs Need The Cloud? YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Kickstarter Shake-up: How Do You Know When It's Time to Go? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
ASUS Wants To Transform The Way We Work YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Gary Vaynerchuk on Social Media's B2B Value: Building Relationships FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Thank you, thank you DEAL ARCHITECT | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Think Twice Before Going Public FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Practice vs. Practice That Leads to Refinement BEN CASNOCHA: THE BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Are You Machiavellian? Here's How (and Why) to Find Out FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Court to hear NC 'Choose Life' license plate case WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Are You Making Your Employees Depressed? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Finland's SportSetter Rings Bell at NASDAQ as they see Traction in NY ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Turn Fear Into Success FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Process Genius - Hot B2B Startup Out of Finland ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Are You Discriminating Based on Religion? You Might Be Surprised FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Wonderloop Launches App-Based Video Profiles for a New Way to Connect ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
55 Ways to Be a Better Manager FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Hero Defined MIKE MICHALOWICZ | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Can Twitter Justify Its $11 Billion Valuation? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
The Potential Employee Flip START UP BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Is Too Much Optimism Hurting Your Business? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Photo and Video transfers with a flick of the finger with Airlike ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Failure Happens. Four Rules for Doing it Well FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Court hears 'Choose Life' license plate case WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
How to Design an Office That Makes Everyone More Productive FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
“The VC Enterprise Shuffle: 70% of the Largest VC. MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
How to Hire the Next Steve Jobs FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
INSEAD Panel Event: Angel Investing 101, NY DAVID TETEN | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
3 Reasons You Should Be Using Content Marketing FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Sales for Startups: Tactics Differ By Growth Stage MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
How to Handle Haters FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
This was the first thing I saw when I logged onto Twitter this. BRYCE DOT VC | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
How to Love Your Own Company FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
HELL WEEK: Go To Hell by Megadeth - Sometimes you just need to. MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
The True Challenge of Managing Remote Workers: People Who Work Too Hard FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
"The importance of CRM as a standalone product is diminishing, and you need to look at the ecosystem." MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
3 Keys to Making Change Manageable FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
unionmetrics: Video Infographic: Your Brain on Visualization |. MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
The Perils of Success FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Asheville police officer killed in crash WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
The Secret to Avoiding Startup Burnout FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Trucker gets more than 11 years in NC I-40 wreck WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
How to Fight With Your Family FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
6 people dead in SC in apparent domestic dispute WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Honest Tea Co-Founders on How to Stay Honest FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Dinosaur exhibit at N.C. Zoo about to become extinct WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
What Is HR's Measured Outcome? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Spears, Seeds & Spanners START UP BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
There's No Such Thing as a Non-Creative Person FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Doing More With Less Funding FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Jennifer Hyman: 'It Was One of the First Days I Felt Like I Was a Good Leader' FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
It's A Good Time To Sell A Business. And A Good Time To Buy One, Too FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
How to Be a Good Investor (Because a Lot of Entrepreneurs Aren't) FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
Facebook Has More Mobile Users Than Ever: Are You Reaching Them? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
The Company Trying to Get You Real-Time Economic Data FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
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