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Gen Z Making money: From Social Media Influencers to Gig Economy

VC Cafe

Unlike Millennials, who witnessed the introduction and rise of social media, tablets, smartphones and the mobility that allows them to access it all in an instant, Gen Z was born into it. The post Gen Z Making money: From Social Media Influencers to Gig Economy appeared first on VC Cafe.

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Why GE’s Jeff Immelt Lost His Job – Disruption and Activist Investors

Steve Blank

He sold off slower-growth, low-tech, and nonindustrial businesses — financial services, media, entertainment, plastics, and appliances. In 2015 Trian Partners, an activist investor, bought $2.5 They then buy stock in these public companies and attempt to convince management to increase the price of the shares.

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7 Social Media Events In 2015 Most That You Can Still Make To

Brandanew

Are you a social media enthusiast longing to network with those from your field? Or someone who is setting foot in the marketing world because they found social media to be their calling? A biggie or newbie, here are 7 social media events in 2015 most that you can still make it to if your decisions are made at the speed of light.

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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

Both Sides of the Table

The main thing you’re concerned about in this phase of your company is maintaing control of your board, which in a legalistic perspective is ensuring that founders & management have the majority of seats on the board. how to evolve our management team. We have also built out an amazing management team.

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How To Ensure Your Startup Team Is Growth Hacking Not Copying

Brandanew

Growth hackers focus on low-cost and innovative alternatives to traditional marketing, e.g. utilizing social media and viral marketing instead of buying advertising through more traditional media such as radio, newspaper, and television. Raj S (@Raj_S) May 21, 2015. Upasna Kakroo (@upasnakakroo) May 21, 2015.@Raj_S

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7 Lessons They Don’t Teach You In Crowdfunding School

Startup Professionals Musings

Crowdfunding is the hot new vehicle for raising money to support your entrepreneurial efforts, with over 1,250 website platforms around the world to help you, according to a 2015 industry report. Be prepared to manage a crowd of inexperienced investors. Don’t forget to account for the time and cost of crowdfunding campaigns.

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19 Psychological Tactics for Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns

ConversionXL

I scoured the academic research on crowdfunding, philanthropy, and helping behavior to understand when and why people donate money (and how you can use those principles in a crowdfunding campaign). Before launching your campaign, build your community reputation. donating to your campaign). Strategy: Trigger Their Self-Awareness.