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Why The Future Of US High-Tech Is Bright

YoungUpstarts

The same is true for Internet services, digital media and most products that involve significant up-front research and development (R&D) costs. These emerging market economies are now tired of being mere producers of “Designed in California” products and are starting to invest in innovation.

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Open Source Business Model

SoCal CTO

There are quite a few other Software Development Companies in Southern California working on open source and/or freemium business models. Dr. Karrer was valedictorian at Loyola Marymount University, attended the University of Southern California as a Tau Beta Pi fellow, one of the top 30 engineers in the nation, and received a M.S.

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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 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

YoungUpstarts

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. Bought by Mike Pfieger in 2000, this company provides agricultural goods and services. CETRA Language Solutions (Great Lakes).

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Will Work for Equity - Investing in Clients - Arizona Bay

www.inc.com

Last spring, Dave Graham , founder of software consulting firm Arizona Bay, learned that a major client, Jumpstart Automotive Media, had been acquired for more than $80 million. Jumpstart was one of Grahams first clients; it signed on shortly after he founded Arizona Bay, in 2000. Graham was happy for his client.

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Top 10 Tips For Female Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

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. It’s free to sign up to most social media sites, meaning you can save your cash for other things. 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.