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How to Start a Movement

Ben's Blog

First, following the tragedy of September 11, 2001, Jim became an activist for a better America and produced a series of compelling documentary films to further his cause. Alex is now the youngest mayor in the history of New Jersey. to organize a group of people to do something. And he ran with no party affiliation.

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Publicity Stunts: When Good Ideas Go Bad

crowdSPRING Blog

In September of 2001, New Yorkers were shocked by the low-flying arrival of two jumbo jets over lower Manhattan. Multiple lawsuits were filed, and the company was fined $12,000,000 by the FTC for making false commercial claims. Flyover, Schmyover – How the DOD Rolls. Aqua Teen Hunger Fail.

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How to Hire the Best: An Interview with Dr. Sabrina Starling

Mike Michalowicz

The ones that really took me aback were the ones that came in from major metropolitan areas, such as San Francisco, New Jersey, and Denver. To give you a sense of how severe this situation is, in 2016, the National Association of Home Builders asked 2001 young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 what they wanted to do for a living.

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Building The Machine Podcast Episode 5: Dan Kimerling Deciens Capital

Eric Friedman

Eric, as you know, I grew up in suburban New Jersey and in suburban New Jersey, we ate a lot of Benihana growing up and I love the Americanized version of this deeply traditional Japanese meal. Dan Kimerling: I love 2001: a Space Odyssey. Eric Friedman: Who doesn’t love catching shrimp in a hat?

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Where are the Deals? How VCs Identify the Next Generation of Startups

David Teten

Leading Late-Stage Technology Investors’ Portfolio by Geography, 2001-1Q2010. While certainly active in our home region of New York and New Jersey, we do invest without regard to geography. Out of over 70 companies that we have invested in since 1999, about 20 are in our home city, New York.