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8 Entrepreneur Share Their Biggest Business Fails and How They Rebounded

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From 2003 to 2008, I was the host/DJ/producer of The Groove Boutique, a radio mix show that aired across the United States. I had a wide portfolio of hard-working friends from engineering school and previous places I worked that I picked from. 8- Relying on social media for marketing. Thanks to Laurence J. 6- The Hiring process.

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8 Entrepreneurs Share Their Biggest Business Fails and How They Rebounded

Hearpreneur

From 2003 to 2008, I was the host/DJ/producer of The Groove Boutique, a radio mix show that aired across the United States. I had a wide portfolio of hard-working friends from engineering school and previous places I worked that I picked from. 8- Relying on social media for marketing. Thanks to Laurence J. 6- The Hiring process.

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Get to Know Richard de Silva of Highland Capital

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He then worked in consulting which gave him a broad base of business experience working with the newspaper, cable, and advertising industries. Yes an online video startup in ‘99 that helped large media companies encode and distribute their videos through portals. An example is Metacafe, a Highland Capital portfolio company.

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What the AngelList Debate Means for the Future of Startup Investing

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Instead of investors holding onto proprietary connections and introductions for their portfolio companies, these relationships are being displaced by the dominate social networks ( Facebook , Linkedin , Quora ). Most indices are cap-weighted - more in line with a concentrated portfolio (i.e. startupcto

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20 Most Influential Graphic Design Companies From Around the World

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But, at least twenty graphic design firms from around the world have proven to be the best in their field, with gorgeous portfolios filled with impressive clients and prominent design campaigns. Founded by legendary advertiser Leo Burnett in 1935, the company now has 85 offices in 69 countries and more than 9,000 employees.

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Even Branding Should Be Agile: An Interview With Base Creative’s Matthew Kinsman

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In 2003, Matthew Kinsman was traveling around the world and found himself in Hong Kong. Now, Base Creative is one of Asia’s leading agencies, with a portfolio that includes Walmart, Cisco, and Hermes. Among other methods, email marketing, social media, and physical signage will all help ensure you get a good turnout.

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Strategy Roundtable: Professional Investors Do Not Invest In $20 Million Markets

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These are areas that may be gaps in the portfolio of large companies, and are perfect for M&A deals in three to five years after building enough validation and $10-$20 million in revenue. But there are others - many others - who are looking for smaller opportunities, playing in the sweet spot of $50-$100 million market opportunities.