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My 2020 Vision for Graduates: How to be Optimistic in Terrible Times

Reid Hoffman

When we talk about what happens next, we often frame the conversation in reactive terms. But that’s why preparation and information-gathering matter most. PayPal was one of the few companies that survived this era, and in 2001, eBay acquired us. Keep doing that. But keep looking forward too. We talk about getting back to work.

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Did Prior to Starting Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

Little did I know at that time that I would use some of the information to start my own business – develop a business plan, get a business license and so on. After retiring in 2001, I also joined a ladies networking group, On Purpose Networking for Women (OPN). That exit conversation was memorable.

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CEO Friday: Why we don’t hire.NET programmers

blog.expensify.com

I currently work in information security, and I help teach developers how to write better, more secure code. Where can I find information about it? It is clear that good software engineers avoid you. NOTE: Software engineers are engineers, “programmers” are what you use to control the central heating.

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