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Is the Lean Startup Dead?

Steve Blank

Most entrepreneurs today don’t remember the Dot-Com bubble of 1995 or the Dot-Com crash that followed in 2000. As a reminder, the Dot Com bubble was a five-year period from August 1995 (the Netscape IPO ) when there was a massive wave of experiments on the then-new internet, in commerce, entertainment, nascent social media, and search.

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There’s Something Abuzz With GoodBuzz

YoungUpstarts

His first foray into technology was in 1995, when Koutonin, along with a few friends, created one of Togo’s first news website. He adds that, aside from event organizers, the service is also useful for startups and the non-profit sector. – to promote their campaigns. .

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16 Entrepreneurs Share Advice That’s The Complete Opposite of What They Learned Before Starting Their Venture

Hearpreneur

2- Be real Photo Credit: Bex Harris When I started my business in 2016, I was told repeatedly “Fake it till you make it” by many people in the events and hospitality industry who thought they were providing sound advice. Thanks to Bex Harris, On Brand Events ! #3- Thanks to Brian David Crane, Spread Great Ideas ! #2-

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5 Things Businesses Should Do Now To Ensure 2015 Success

YoungUpstarts

Companies that engage in the community and get involved in various community or charitable events are likely to interact with potential customers. Through volunteerism and participating in community events, employees are able to interact with one another, build relationships with each other and the community, and function as a team.

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Your 2016 Budget: A Cost And Analysis Guide For Business Owners

YoungUpstarts

Perhaps, you purchased marketing items that were not a “hot sell” at marketing events, or perhaps you purchased additional computers that were not used. Prior to founding EnableSoft in 1995, Richard was a partner and served as Senior Vice President of FiTech PLUSmark, Inc. EnableSoft serves over 500 corporate clients worldwide.

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The 8 Greatest Strengths Of Generation Y

YoungUpstarts

There’s no hard and fast start date for Generation Y, or the Millennial Generation, but 1980 through 1995 is generally considered the time Generation X gave way to Generation Next. Finish this TV show lyric: “Heroes in a half-shell…” If you can without cheating , you’re probably a Millennial.

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How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology

David Teten

This is another joint event between HBS Angels of NY and the HBS Club of New York. After graduating from the ACL in London, he began his career in financial markets in 1995 as an equity and portfolio manager at Standard & Poor in London, taking up further posts at Alfred Berg/ABN AMRO in Moscow and PBS in Switzerland.