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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

academia was engaged in weapon systems research for the Defense Department and intelligence community. This article previously appeared in War On The Rocks. There was a time when much of U.S. Some of the best and brightest wanted to work for defense contractors or corporate research and development labs.

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The 20 Coolest CoWorking Spaces In The U.S.

YoungUpstarts

With free coffee and Internet, workspaces, and built-in community, coworking spaces provide a great place to get things done without feeling the isolation of working at home, or trying to overcome the frenetic nature of working in a coffee shop. startups, social media firms, advertising and PR companies, and more. 654 Work Cottage.

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31 Great Ways Universities Are Using Google+

YoungUpstarts

Social media resources like Google Plus offer a great opportunity for growth in education through collaborative work, communication, and camaraderie. the University of Michigan, administrators are excited about using Google+ for better campus communication, especially collaboration. New campus communication.At

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5 Best Practices For Increasing Earned Media For Your Brand

Brandanew

In order of trust, earned media or organic mentions of your brand by influencers, your friends and family, or your consumers, rank at the very top. Nothing pushes your customers to get more influenced by you and favor your brand over competition, like genuine earned media mentions that you can’t buy.

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Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. Corporations increasingly see social media as a key PR, communications and marketing medium.

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Sorry, Brands…Your Digital Agencies are Lying to You

VC Cafe

Within marketing budgets, the fastest growing portion (+40%) is social media. Unfortunately, a growing body of evidence suggests that garnering LIKES on a Facebook page does nothing to foster community or increase engagement. Brands spend a fortune on marketing- more than 9% (b2c) and 7% (b2b) of total revenue.

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Women 2.0 Partners Google, Extends Founder Friday Events

YoungUpstarts

Media and event company Women 2.0 ” “The engine for job creation and technology leadership begins and ends with investment in the entrepreneurial community,” adds Shaherose Charania, CEO and co-founder, Women 2.0. “Female founders are a driving force for the creation and usage of technologies that generate jobs.