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The Future of Government: Hayward & the Lean Startup

Startup Lessons Learned

It’s been exciting to watch the Lean Startup movement grow from a practice utilized in the tech world to one implemented in a wide variety of sectors ranging from enterprise to education, religious organizations, nonprofits, and government groups. Kelly McAdoo is the City Manager & CEO of the City of Hayward in Alameda County, California.

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Canoo: The EV Startup That’s Proving the Doubters Wrong

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Canoo, an EV startup based in California that debuted its futuristic-looking electric van in 2021 , is having a hard time making ends meet. In spite of this, the federal government has kept doing business with the startup, saving it from certain doom. However, the outlook is not good.

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Rusty Tweed Explores How Sustainability is Impacting the Construction Industry

The Startup Magazine

To this end, a number of commercial green buildings have been designed with features that promote workplace productivity and ambiance. Risk mitigation – governments all around the work have set regulatory requirements for buildings such as a ban on inefficient buildings and mandatory disclosures.

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5 Sources Of Ideas That Turn Into The Next Big Thing

Startup Professionals Musings

The hurricanes in the Gulf, the wildfires in California, and the monsoon floods around the world, all suggest that real opportunities for change are needed in climate control, forest management, and building design. Some kind of natural or man-made disaster. Usually, people pay to relieve pain before buying luxury items.

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5 Generators Of Customer Pain Conducive To Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

The hurricanes in the Gulf, the wildfires in California, and the monsoon floods around the world, all suggest that real opportunities for change are needed in climate control, forest management, and building design. Some kind of natural or man-made disaster. Usually, people pay to relieve pain before buying luxury items.

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Hiring a Freelancer? Here’s What That Means for Your Taxes

Up and Running

This designation radically changes your company’s responsibilities. For example, California is in the process of creating requirements for reporting gig worker income. Freelancers and gig workers don’t have the same benefits as traditional employees, but the laws governing the gig economy are changing.

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FHA Loans – How Government Loan Programs Work

The Startup Magazine

Consider this breakdown of government loan programs. FHA loans are one of the most commonly used types of government-backed programs. Much like FHA loans, they are designed to provide home buyers with a more affordable way to get into that first home. The government also offers loans designed to help develop rural areas.