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Thoughts on Sourcing Black Companies and Entrepreneurs

Feld Thoughts

I recently was in an email thread where a Black founder had a powerful and clear response to the question from one of her corporate partners. Were there no Black students at Harvard because Black people aren’t brilliant? There were no Black students at Harvard because you have to get a certain score on the SAT to get in.

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How to Run a Business in Prison (Orange is the New Black, Season 2)—Minor Spoilers

Up and Running

The Netflix original series, Orange is the New Black, takes a gritty, poignant, and hilarious look at life inside a women’s federal prison. That being said, even your completely legal business venture can learn a thing or two—or six—from what unfolds in season two of Orange is the New Black. Know your (captive) audience.

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5 Steps To Finding The Best Investor For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Look for investor experience in your business domain, as well as evidence of integrity and trustworthiness. It’s no fun for either side.

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How To Prepare Your eCommerce Store For Black Friday 2018

YoungUpstarts

That’s how much money online shoppers are estimated to spend between Thanksgiving and Black Friday 2018. If you own an online business, Black Friday and Cyber Monday could shape up to be the most wonderful time of the year – cue the Andy Williams tune – if your ecommerce shop is prepared. Preparation. Website User Experience.

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Austin Entrepreneurs Talk About Building a Business at the Black in Tech Summit

SiliconHills

The biggest problem Mark Phillip encountered in building a technology business in Austin was finding funding. Phillip spoke on the “Building a Business” panel at the Black in Tech Summit at Capital Factory […].

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5 Keys To Vetting Investors Before You Accept Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Look for investor experience in your business domain, as well as evidence of integrity and trustworthiness. It’s no fun for either side.

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Open Letter to a New Austinite

Austin Startup

When you think of Austin, you probably don’t think your welcoming committee will be led by a Black man, but here I am to welcome you wholeheartedly because I’ve volunteered for the honor. Congratulations on your recent move to Austin! December in Austin; yep, you came to the right place. I have yet to meet a person who loves moving.

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