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Why The Future Of US High-Tech Is Bright

YoungUpstarts

Is the entire sector destined to a sudden and quick demise, similar to the dot-com bust of 2001, with widespread stock market collapses and mass layoffs? The United States, which has been a magnet for the most talented overseas-born software engineers, is now home to some of the most innovative software and Internet businesses in the world.

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

Reid Hoffman

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. Instead of sticking with a single vision for your life, be willing to experiment. That doesn’t mean look before you leap, though. Just the opposite. It had all been a pipe dream.

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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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