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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Microsoft entered the 21st century as the dominant software provider for anyone who interacted with a computing device. 16 years later it’s just another software company. If the Microsoft board was managing for quarter to quarter or even year to year revenue growth, Ballmer was as good as it gets as a CEO. Here’s why.

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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Microsoft entered the 21st century as the dominant software provider for anyone who interacted with a computing device. 16 years later it’s just another software company. If the Microsoft board was managing for quarter to quarter or even year to year revenue growth, Ballmer was as good as it gets as a CEO. Here’s why.

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From Loyalty Programs To Fan Clubs, A Paradigm Shift

YoungUpstarts

CRM became more sophisticated, resulting in detailed monthly statements and targeted direct marketing. Social media is seen as something new that can be bolted onto existing CRM and loyalty management platforms. I used to think that the success of my last startup was due to our software quality, thought leadership, patents, etc.

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10 Startup Prospects That Multiply If You Look Ahead

Startup Professionals Musings

Traditional business intelligence (and data mining) software does a very good job of showing you where you’ve been. Here are ten examples to get your creative juices flowing: Targeted direct marketing. Investment risk management. Companies need the same service on partner and acquisition candidates, even vendors.

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10 Areas Where You Can Win With Predictive Analytics

Startup Professionals Musings

Traditional business intelligence (and data mining) software does a very good job of showing you where you’ve been. Here are ten examples to get your creative juices flowing: Targeted direct marketing. Investment risk management. Companies need the same service on partner and acquisition candidates, even vendors.

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Savvy Entrepreneurs Use Data Mining To Look Forward

Startup Professionals Musings

Traditional business intelligence (and data mining) software does a very good job of showing you where you’ve been. Here are ten examples to get your creative juices flowing: Targeted direct marketing. Investment risk management. Companies need the same service on partner and acquisition candidates, even vendors.

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Predictive Analytics is a Goldmine for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Traditional business intelligence (and data mining) software does a very good job of showing you where you’ve been. Here are ten examples to get your creative juices flowing: Targeted direct marketing. Investment risk management. Companies need the same service on partner and acquisition candidates, even vendors.

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