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Our Interview With Richard Burry, International E-Commerce Entrepreneur

The Startup Magazine

Global e-commerce entrepreneur and investor Richard Burry followed a unique path to the pinnacle of Internet success. Recently we visited Richard Burry in his seaside base of operations in Cascais, Portugal for an intriguing conversation about the keys to online success. As the founder of Smartvu Ltd., Try a lot of things.

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[Portugal][Event] Explorers Festival 2013

YoungUpstarts

The Explorers Festival is an upcoming event in Lisbon, Portugal focused around the topics of entrepreneurship and innovation. Organized by Portuguese startup accelerator beta-i - the same people behind TEDxEdges and Sandbox Global Summit - it promises to be the largest entrepreneurship event in Portugal this year.

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3 Businesses That Have Fared Spectacularly During The Lockdown

YoungUpstarts

Those sharks in the first paragraph have been strengthened by the global crises unravelling before our eyes, while smaller businesses have been shut down entirely. Fast fashion has been in the critical spotlight far before the COVID-19 pandemic and, with global supply chains scuppered, many clothing companies are on the wane.

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Is gust.com a difficult platform to replicate?

Gust

However, there is actually much more to Gust than is apparent on the surface, or even from the viewpoint of a current user (either entrepreneur or investor). As I’ve discussed elsewhere, Gust’s long-term goal is to serve as the infrastructure platform for the entire global, early stage finance industry.

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How to Translate Your Passion Into Your Purpose

Duct Tape Marketing

Liz’s journey from starting TransPerfect to her philanthropic endeavors serves as an inspiring roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders. 12:50): How have you adapted TransPerfect to meet changing global trends? She's the founder and c e o of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation is an entrepreneur, business leader.

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Pandere Shoes, Anchorage Startups, and Techstars

Feld Thoughts

The founders loved where they lived and put together a support team of shoe experts and designers in Boston, France, and Portugal. They were able to obtain early capital from prize winnings, along with mentorship from fellow entrepreneurs and investors. Their shoes are made in Portugal.

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Brazil is using the law to push innovation, but here’s how it can do more

The Next Web

Give young startups a global experience. The government should also send Brazilian executives, engineers, and entrepreneurs to Silicon Valley, not just academic students. An example of a great startup incentive took place in Portugal, where tax reductions were offered to companies that hired unemployed workers or students.

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