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My Water Pilgrimage:

Austin Startup

I reached out to Umesh directly in the middle of 2017, to see if I can get my hands dirty (literally) and offer some direct on-the-ground assistance. I learned that NEWAH was dealing with some bureaucratic red tape (read: government corruption), and that they were having issues getting projects approved. Right: Umesh, Founder of NEWAH.

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Viewpoint: SXSW is almost here and Austin still waits for better WiFi

Austin Startup

Posted originally in the Austin Business Journal on March 3, 2017 There’s no shortage of clichés about the speed contrast between fast-moving tech innovation and the slower pace of government. Wireless providers are ready to improve network capacity as soon as they get the green light on the local level.

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The pioneers of Silicon Valley’s fast culture on how to grow quickly, not recklessly

Reid Hoffman

The founder of early internet startup Freeloader (acquired for $38 million in 1996) and anti-spam company Brightmail (acquired for $370 million in 2004), Paul went on to pioneer the ride-hailing space. I [Reid] remember when Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky told me about the offer.). They’ll probably kill you,” he said.

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People-First Capitalism

Reid Hoffman

While many travel industry leaders chose to “go dark,” as Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky put it , while they decided how to navigate next steps, Chesky took a different approach: He got candid. Today, we are thrilled to have Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky with us. Not that we should have more committees.

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35 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

Image Credit: Siobhan Green. I am the Founder of Sonjara, Inc – a woman owned small business in Northern Virginia. Thanks to Siobhan Green, Sonjara, Inc ! #8 Formerly a suite of virtual services, the new full-service virtual solutions provider BELAY launched in January 2017. 7 – Translation of Sundiata.

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People-First Capitalism

Reid Hoffman

While many travel industry leaders chose to “go dark,” as Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky put it , while they decided how to navigate next steps, Chesky took a different approach: He got candid. Today, we are thrilled to have Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky with us. Not that we should have more committees.

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18 Entrepreneurs Share Their Thoughts on the Future of Women Entrepreneurs

Hearpreneur

For example, women-owned businesses that sell to the largest customer on the planet – the US Federal Government – can use the 5% contracting goal as extra muscle. State and local government, as well as large businesses, are also attempting to meet diversity goals for awarding contracts to women. Photo Credit: Jess Ekstrom.