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NYU Commencement Speech 2016

Steve Blank

Congratulations class of 2016. As graduates you’ve been given the tools to design and build things to help people live better lives. You can solve major challenges the world faces. You can create something that never existed. My challenge to you – make every day ahead mean something. Make all the days of your life matter.

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5 Terrible Social Media Fails in 2016 That You Must Avoid

Brandanew

Let us see some Social Media fails and disasters of 2016, so far… Create a LOVED brand. 5 Terrible Social Media Fails in 2016 That You Must Avoid. Learning : Please behave like we live in 2016 brands! These are things your brand must avoid! Start with an eCourse HERE. .

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Business Practices In 2016: Keeping Up With The Modern Era

YoungUpstarts

In 2016, companies don’t just have to worry about what they offer physically, but also their digital presence. This goes to prove the importance of social media for business in 2016. Technology has changed business. The tech bubble has brought about all kinds of new businesses. This has changed how companies must operate.

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A Year in Review: 2016

Version One Ventures

We couldn’t begin any recap of 2016 without focusing on the bubble we hear so much about. So, what really happened in 2016? As Tomasz Tunguz of Redpoint showed, in February 2016, public SaaS companies had fallen 57% from their highs. 2016 for Version One companies. Collectively, our companies raised over $100M in 2016.

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3 Ways Your Website Can Grow Your Startup In 2016

YoungUpstarts

Luckily, there are actually a few web design trends poised to be very prominent in 2016 that have been tested, and shown to improve conversion rates on any website when used correctly. While video certainly isn’t new in 2016, it is still widely underused, and we can expect to see that change this year. Trend #3: Video.

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Entrepreneurs Share Their 2016 Resolutions

Up and Running

I asked entrepreneurs to send me their new year’s resolutions, so you can get a snapshot into the mind of small business, and maybe find some 2016 resolution inspiration. — Bplans.com (@Bplans) January 13, 2016. In 2016, try something new. In 2016, try something new. In 2016, unplug.

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

It’s a new year – 2016. 2016 is going to be a tough year. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. Happy New Year. I’m so happy to be back! Still, that will lead to a healthier ecosystem.