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Build, Buy Or Build To Buy

YoungUpstarts

Well I couldn’t ask for a better conversation to kick off a conference. Our conversation also had me thinking about our other clients, potential clients and the firms that decided to go a different direction. Entrepreneurs are understandably gratified to hear customer success stories.

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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Votem

Austin Startup

Pete Martin , founder of CEO of Votem , and classic rock drummer The Forrest Four-Cast: February 20, 2020 Paging Iowa elections officials! SXSW Pitch Finalist: Votem was originally published in Austin Startups on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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Why Entrepreneurs Need To Keep Up With Changing Regulations

YoungUpstarts

For example, when ReShonda Young joined her family’s Iowa-based delivery company, Alpha Express Inc., The move allowed Young to sit in on those meetings and conversations to figure out who shared her professional interests. her first step was to join the local chamber of commerce. Seek out influential committees.

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

How about in the last 12 months deals announced with Dwolla (Iowa) and Pollenware (Kansas City). I’ve had this conversation with several communities such as in San Diego where I believe there are way more qualified and talented engineers than available local capital to support them. Think again. Angry Birds?

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Ellison Eyewear the Multi-Billion $ Sunglass Industry

Hearpreneur

At 18, he headed to University of Iowa to study dentistry. Aristotle still splits time between, Greece, Iowa, and Chicago, and refers to himself as “Greek born, city raised, and corn fed.” As he began his studies, two distinct happenings made him rethink his path.

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Join a conference simulcast near you

Startup Lessons Learned

Past livestream attendees have reported great conversations and networking. They represent more than 10,000 people total. If you're not attending the conference in person, consider meeting up with one of these groups to watch. Most simulcasts are free, although some charge a small fee to cover their costs.

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Now Is The Time To Prepare Your Business For A Natural Disaster

YoungUpstarts

If you live in the Iowa, you do not need to prepare for a hurricane. Once you do get through to them, you should have a long and honest conversation with them about what exactly your business does and does not do on a daily basis. Here are 8 tips for developing an effective natural disaster preparedness plan for your business: 1.