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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Dr. Tom Offermann, my business partner and a dentist, was using a substance in his work for dental fillings, just like dentists do every day. We started Ottawa Special Events back in 2010 as a complete one-stop shop for all event rentals. No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand.

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ProfessorVC: Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

Professor VC

The whole process of building companies revolves around recognizing an opportunity, assembling the resources, building the company and harvesting the venture. If you have a reputation for cutting corners, not treating employees or partners right, it will become very difficult to do business. May 14, 2010 10:56 PM.

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Startup Resources

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Mark Suster GRP Partners Advice. Philippe Botteri, Bessemer Venture Partners. Their Partners all come from industry, where each has held senior level executive positions delivering industry-leading products. UCL has built a reputation as a pioneer of collaboration between industry and academia. Clear Books. ReceiptFarm.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Dr. Victor Allis, CEO and founding partner, Quintiq ! #4) My idea was that during market downturns, people need to invest in marketing and reputation management because that’s when marketing matters most. In January 2010, I started my business at 21 with $500 in the bank and a ‘2for1 vodka’ hangover.