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July 25, 2016
FELD THOUGHTS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Dedupe Your Processes
The phrase “dedupe your processes” was created at a board meeting I was at last week. If you know our portfolio, you probably can figure out which board meeting it was based on the use of the word dedupe. But it’s so f **g hard. If you disagree, do a quick reality check. Skype, Hangouts, Bluejeans. Asana, Trello, Basecamp. MORE >>
STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
8 Entrepreneur Challenges Founders Don’t Anticipate
Every new entrepreneur who has not spent years in corporate life has the advantage of an unbiased look at business opportunities, but at the same time has the disadvantage of missing critical business experiences that can cost them dearly in their first startup venture. An innovative solution is necessary but not sufficient to build a business. MORE >>
BOTH SIDES OF THE TABLE | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
How to Build a Startup & Understanding Venture Capital
Many first-time founders seek advice when thinking about what ideas would be great for a startup company and receive the wrong advice that you need to focus on a billion-dollar idea. There are very few ideas that are obviously a billion-dollar idea from the start. So what should you do? And Lyft? Facebook was just about college campuses. MORE >>
DEAL ARCHITECT | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Silicon Collar: Excerpts
As I have done with previous books, I will excerpt about 10% of Silicon Collar over the next several weeks in prep for the book release early September. Amazon is taking advance orders for the Kindle version here. On New. Silicon CollarMORE >>
CROWDSPRING BLOG | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
What Comic-Con Can Teach Businesses About Promotional Products
Once a year, San Diego becomes the nerdiest, most magical place in the world as thousands of super fans convene for the International Comic-Con. The convention is usually associated with spectacular cosplay and enthusiastic community, but you don’t need to have a dog in the Marvel v. DC fight to appreciate this week of revelry. Think about it. MORE >>
STEVE BLANK | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 37: Michael Ingle and Graeme Gordon
I simply wasn’t happy in corporate America. I was a square peg in a round hole and needed to be someplace where I could think creatively. You are 100% responsible for your own decisions, your career, your failures, your success. You can’t rely on anybody else. . Michael Ingle. Joining me in the Stanford University studio were. Graeme Gordon. MORE >>
UP AND RUNNING | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
The Importance of Partnership Agreements, NDAs, and Security: Lessons from HBO’s “Silicon Valley”
Image via HBO. Of all the television shows that center around businesses, none feel closer to reality than HBO’s “Silicon Valley.” ” The story of the fictional tech company Pied Piper and its many ups and downs is relatable to entrepreneurs that have gone through the hard knocks that come with trying to navigate the startup world. MORE >>
CROWDSPRING BLOG | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Monday Motivation: Food for Thought
Good Monday Morning! as good as a Monday can be. As you settle into your workweek and plot your course of action for the hours and days to come, it can often feel like detangling a box of Christmas lights originally packed by a drunkard: trying, time consuming, and headache inducing. But it doesn’t have to be painful. Our suggestion? MORE >>
BRANDANEW | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
3 Brands Using Inspiring Mobile Storytelling Techniques
The tenets of storytelling remain the same, and yet it feels different with the media today. Brands are available not just on one, but multiple screens- from a large 60 inch TV set to a small mobile phone. The key to success is staying creative and consistent with all the experiences customers may have with the brand. What will you try next? MORE >>
SILICONHILLS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Austin-based Renovate Simply Lands Seed Stage Funding
Renovate Simply, based in Austin, announced it has received seed stage funding from the Digitech Venture Capital Fund, Central Texas Angel Network and a number of angel investors. Renovate Simply is a marketplace business that connects homeowners with vetted contractors to simplify the renovation process. AustinMORE >>
The 7 Unholy Lies Your Analytics Are Telling You (and How to Discover the Gospel Truth) CONVERSIONXL | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Clinton slams Trump on national security in Charlotte stop WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Free Ways To Use Pokémon GO To Increase Local Business Visibility YOUNGUPSTARTS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
The Myth of the Top Investor THIS IS GOING TO BE BIG. | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Top Considerations When Selecting A Cloud Backup Provider YOUNGUPSTARTS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
5 Tips To Find The Business Partner Of Your Dreams YFS MAGAZINE | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
How to Design Organisational Culture | Alex Osterwalder | BoS USA 2015 BUSINESS OF SOFTWARE BLOG | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Episode 106: Implementing Profit First With Frank DeBenedetto and Ralph M. Rivera MIKE MICHALOWICZ | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
What is Your Software Saying Behind Your Back? | Sarah Allen, Ultrasaurus | BoS USA 2015 BUSINESS OF SOFTWARE BLOG | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
3 Quick And Easy SEO Tips For Online Business Owners YFS MAGAZINE | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Financial Techniques Your Business Can Use Today YOUNGUPSTARTS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Hiring at Scale | Patrick McKenzie, StarFighter | BoS USA 2015 BUSINESS OF SOFTWARE BLOG | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Democratization Of Energy – Where Josco Energy Gets Their Power YOUNGUPSTARTS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Shutting down 'shark finning': US fishermen promise a fight WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Office Working Conditions For Business Success YOUNGUPSTARTS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
NC Rep. Jeter resigns and takes name off November ballot WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
5 Reasons To Avoid Loans For 2 Years After Launch YOUNGUPSTARTS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Delta flight makes emergency landing in North Carolina WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Trump, Pence make first post-convention appearance in Roanoke WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Trump supporters, opponents feel the heat during Roanoke stop WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Military launching innovation office near MIT WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Triple Lake Norman drownings may have started as rescue attempt WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
State Briefs WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Evening' game WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
North Carolina governor on Trump: 'We need an outsider' WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Iowa officials OK zoning change need for hog plant WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
McCrory will join Trump at North Carolina campaign rally WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
NC Lottery WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Day' game WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
2 dead women found in submerged vehicle in Monroe quarry WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Hornets sign 7-foot center Mike Tobey from Virginia WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Challenge to Sunset Beach development allowed to proceed WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Sun Belt chief envisions stability despite Big 12 expansion WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Jordan gives $2 million; looks to build backs, police trust WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Hornets name Noel Gillespie their D-League coach WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Hornets name Noel Gillespie their D-League coach WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Panthers sign former Australian Rules Football player WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Clemson, QB Watson headline ACC's preseason picks for 2016 WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Clemson, QB Watson headline ACC's preseason picks for 2016 WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Jaguars GM doing 'homework' by working out Greg Hardy WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
3 people drown at Lake Norman WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
Clinton, Trump both stumping in North Carolina on Monday WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016