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Don’t hire people you know!

David Teten

We are thus more likely to befriend those people, we are more likely to develop strong ties to them, and even eventually to marry one of those people. [1] We are thus more likely to befriend those people, we are more likely to develop strong ties to them, and even eventually to marry one of those people. [1] 2] Peter V.

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Don’t hire people you know!

David Teten

We are thus more likely to befriend those people, we are more likely to develop strong ties to them, and even eventually to marry one of those people. [1] We are thus more likely to befriend those people, we are more likely to develop strong ties to them, and even eventually to marry one of those people. [1] 2] Peter V.

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Even the Smartest VCs Sometimes Get it Wrong – Bill Gurley and Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

regulation happens on three levels: federal laws that are applicable across the country developed by Federal government in Washington, D.C. The tech ecosystem got a rude awakening in May 1998 when the U.S. Hire/advisors from the inside industry but use them to make you smarter not just to outsource the work. In the U.S.

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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

Up and Running

In 1998, a few years after launching, the company got a $200,000 SBA-guaranteed loan. Since then, more than $30 million in SBIR funds have enabled iRobot to conduct 33 research initiatives to develop new sensors and other robot capability enhancements. TRISTAR — Engineering its own success.

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3 Personal Injury Lawsuits With the Biggest Settlements

The Startup Magazine

Usually, the plaintiffs will hire a lawyer to advocate for their rights and negotiate settlements. For instance, people who smoked tobacco regularly developed cancer, heart disease, diabetes, tuberculosis, etc. Thankfully, multiple studies and reports proved that smokers had an increased risk of developing health issues.

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Lessons Learned: Lean hiring tips

Startup Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, January 19, 2009 Lean hiring tips In preparing for the strategy series panel this week, I have been doing some thinking about costs. And all of that cost was caused by one activity: hiring. Hiring is no different from any other company process. Sounds a little abstract, though, doesnt it?

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Hazards of Hiring

www.ericsink.com

Software Development. 2004-07-08 15:59:32 Hazards of Hiring. Summary : Eric offers guidelines for handling tough hiring decisions in a small ISV. In the many e-mails I received about that column, one of the most common questions was why didnt I list any hiring mistakes. Hire After the Need, Not Before. About Eric.

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