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Cyber Security At The Start

YoungUpstarts

Typically, the idea of cyber security comes later down the road after a company compromise or when the organization is filing for compliance & regulations. Yet cyber security should be a crucial consideration for entrepreneurs during the initial steps of creating their vision. Bring on a security-conscious CTO at the beginning.

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Biometric Face Recognition and Border Security

Austin Startup

Governments everywhere are looking for ways to increase border security without making the border crossing process more onerous for both the passengers and the people responsible for security. Security Facial recognition technology is not perfect but it is accurate — more accurate than humans doing the same task.

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Boston Tech: 2016 Update

View from Seed

Today, we are excited to re-release an updated Hitchhiker’s Guide to Boston Tech ! I wanted to point out a couple things in the updated guide, but the general theme is that we are simply seeing more, bigger, and better things happening here in Boston. Webb, as well as security-focused TenEleven , co-founded by Mark Hatfield.

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3 Security Considerations When Starting A Home-Based Business

YoungUpstarts

There are many types of home-based business, and not all of them need home security. But if you’re operating an active business out of your home where you’re housing inventory, clients come and go, or employees are working in your home, a security system is critical. Here are some security tips you’ll need: 1.

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10 College Business Incubators We’re Most Excited About

YoungUpstarts

Boston University Business Incubation. At Boston University, there’s an incredible array on business incubation opportunities. Dysonics secured $750,000 in funding from angel investors to develop products that will reproduce three-dimensional, immersive sound in headphones. Harvard Innovation Lab. Based in Mountain View, Calif.,

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What Are The Hallmarks of a Successful Nonprofit?

Board Effect

Among this year’s winners, joining the likes of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the Animal Rescue League of Boston, is Crisis Text Line. Cyber Risk Public and nonprofit entities are a particular target for cyber criminals due to their perceived lack of IT security resources. Small size is no protection, either.

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8 Brand Strategy Rules From Elite Consumer Companies

Startup Professionals Musings

I found some eye-opening insights in the classic book, “ Rocket: Eight Lessons to Secure Infinite Growth ,” by The Boston Consulting Group. They outline the new rules for existing brands, but I believe that every entrepreneur who doesn’t yet have a brand yet should study these carefully, as paraphrased for startups below.

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