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Why The Future Of US High-Tech Is Bright

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Global Demand. The size of the marketplace has ballooned as a result of globalization, and this trend has been particularly good for US technology companies and their workers. Though simple, the reason is often ignored in the heated political debate about globalization and its impact on local jobs. A Borderless Talent Pool.

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Why Venture Capital No Longer Defines Innovation

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In 2000, venture capitalists poured a staggering $112.2 billion into startups nationwide, according to an analysis by the Public Policy Institute of California ( PDF ). That was up 29% over 2000 in just five years. The new shape of innvovation is a lot more inclusive of new approaches and sources of startup funding.

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[US][Competition] U.S. Chamber of Commerce DREAM BIG Small Business Of The Year Award 2012

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Founded in 1999 by college student Bryn Carey, this ski and snowboard rental and delivery service is used by over 30 ski resorts in locations such as California, Colorado and British Columbia, Canada. The company supports organizations including Translators Without Borders, the Philadelphia Global Water Initiative and the American Red Cross.

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Top 10 Tips For Female Entrepreneurs

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Some people dream of global domination, while others would prefer a smaller operation which brings them a healthy income. Social media is any start-up business’s best friend, so if you are not signed up to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest yet, do so as soon as possible. And the best bit? Keep moving forward.

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Why Venture Capital No Longer Defines Innovation

ReadWriteStart

In 2000, venture capitalists poured a staggering $112.2 billion into startups nationwide, according to an analysis by the Public Policy Institute of California ( PDF ). That was up 29% over 2000 in just five years. The new shape of innovation is a lot more inclusive of new approaches and sources of startup funding.

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Out of the Crisis #4: Carl Liebert, crisis veteran and radical optimist

Startup Lessons Learned

And half our clubs were in the state of California in 2008, so was a very interesting time to be a CEO and learned a lot. We have companies now who have every store, globally or in a whole country, shuttered. And then from there, I got to go spend some time at USAA, which is probably one of the finest companies in the world.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Media & Marketing. Media Agencies. The results were similar when he examined data for companies funded from 2000 to 2010, he says. Globaloney: Globalization Challenged. California. California. Management. Small Business. More Industries. Accounting. Advertising. Broadcasting & Entertainment. Food & Tobacco.