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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

YoungUpstarts

These are software engineers, business analysts, project managers, graphic designers, and web developers. Graphic designers and illustrators are no longer considered a starving artist and computer network technicians are keeping the tech companies running. Much of this was attributed to the low cost of living.

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The End Of “Build It Yourself” Software

YoungUpstarts

Their assembly chain approach to construction brought in a level of efficiency, cost-savings and quality that was previously unmatched. The otherwise identical homes could be customized with the interior designs, embellishments and personal touch of the owners. The base product is quickly deployed, cost-effective and customizable.

Software 248
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Crowdsourcing Hope With Online Donation Platform GoFundMe

YoungUpstarts

Founded by interaction designer Brad Damphousse and software engineer Andrew Ballester, GoFundMe was first conceptualized back in 2008 when both were driven by personal tragedies that led to want to use their talents for good. The site lets users manage their campaigns, thank donors and even communicate with supporters.

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Boston Tech Community – August 2012

Rob Go

This guide is designed to help you hit the ground running and is a starting point for your entrepreneurial journey in Boston. No cost, not formal strings attached. Higher cost, but great facility. Thoughtbot - Web application development and design. Extension Engine - Software engineering and design.

Boston 72
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Convertible Equity, A Better Alternative To Convertible Debt?

techcrunch.com

Friday, August 31st, 2012. The reason why many have started using the debt note, is because with no complications, an average convertible debt deal can be sealed with a five to seven page legal agreement that takes just a few hours to finish, and costs $5,000 or less. Disrupt SF 2012. Disrupt SF Hackathon 2012.

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Free Startup Docs: How Much Equity Should Advisors Get?

techcrunch.com

This is where FAST enters the picture, which Founder Institute has developed in conjunction with the Orrick Law Firm and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, to standardize the process and remove the hassle, cost, and delay to the formation of these relationships. Disrupt SF 2012. Disrupt SF Hackathon 2012. © 2012 AOL Inc.

Equity 94
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Developer Bootcamp Teaches Regular Folks To Code - and Maybe Get a Job at a Startup

ReadWriteStart

The Developer Bootcamp is designed to help anyone get started coding - and they might even get a job at a startup or tech heavyweight out of it as well. And vocational schools in other fields - for example, learning how to be a chef - often cost a lot more than $12,000. Source: Dev Bootcamp Spring 2012 Student Exit Survey.

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