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5 Lessons Learned Launching a Startup With No Plan, No Cash, and No MBA

Up and Running

Six months before starting our business, my wife and I moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina with no solid plans, no place to live, and no jobs. I discovered this firsthand when I contracted a software developer to build a system for the English teaching company that allowed classes to be purchased and scheduled via web application.

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3 Things to Consider When Staffing a Software Development Project

mashable.com

I´ve been hiring free lancers in mexico and argentina and after one month or so they all vanish. MapQuest Founder on the Past, Present. View More » Web Video George W. Web Font Award Winners Showcase Why T. View More » Startups Facebook Co-Founder Launches Social N. I don´t know what to do.

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For tech to develop in emerging economies, the first obstacle is trust

The Next Web

In February I found myself seeking air-conditioned sanctuary in the Dar Es Salaam offices of Kinu , a co-working space and business accelerator, talking with Co-Founder and Community Manager John Paul Barretto. industry in Tanzania.

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Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more)

Startup Lessons Learned

The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. ▼ April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 Expo SF (May. . Expo SF (May.

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Conference streaming, sponsors, discounted tickets

Startup Lessons Learned

The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. ▼ April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 Expo SF (May. . Expo SF (May.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

I am founder on an unconventional online gallery, The Art and Craft Gallery. I originally came from Argentina, and lived in Brazil and Venezuela before moving to the US. Ajay Prasad, the founder of GMR Web Team < [link] > #15) Take Advantage of an Opportunity. ” Thanks to Ajay Prasad, GMR Web Team ! #16)

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Out of the Crisis #26: Brian Armstrong of Coinbase on cryptocurrency, being mission-oriented, and institution building

Startup Lessons Learned

Just before the IPO, I had a far-reaching conversation with co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong as he approached this major milestone for the company he co-founded back in 2012. I'm the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase. It's one of those things that founders can do sometimes where other employees are afraid to do it.

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