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From Israel to Pakistan, Community is Key When Building a Startup (Google I/O)

VC Cafe

The panel included Erik Hersman (Kenya ,founder of iHub), Eden Shochat (Israel, founder of Face.com, VC at Genesis, founder of The Junction), Jon Bradford (UK/Ireland, founder of Springboard), Jeffery Paine (Singapore, Golden Gate Ventures) and Jehan Ara (Pakistan). Bridgette: Jon, you run several accelerator programs.

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The Importance of Teams and Why the Best Leaders Cultivate Them

Both Sides of the Table

The show has become my best curator of which books to read (including my favorite of last year, The Accidental Superpower ) and my go to for understanding geopolitics of: Russia, Iran, Pakistan, China, India and of course the US. But they also take on issues in science, technology and management.

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What living in different countries has taught me about life (and work)

Austin Startup

That all changed when I went to Sydney, Australia for a study abroad program at the University of New South Wales. Technically, I have never lived in Pakistan (or carry a Pakistani passport) but it’s a second home to me and also a place where a majority of extended family still resides. Social functions usually occur at people’s homes.

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Freelancing is the new normal: oDesk and the future of the workforce marketplace

The Next Web

In mid-October, oDesk held a programming contest for freelancers registered on the platform. Among other fastest-growing client countries one can also find Latvia, Pakistan, Romania, Lithuania, and Malaysia. You’ll join others in our Freelance Mobilizer Program, recruiting people to join the Elance revolution.

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Generate and Transformify: Umbrella Solutions to Help Businesses Hire Top Talent Worldwide

Transformify

Trusted by employers from 150+ countries, Transformify Recruitment CRM helps businesses to hire diverse workforce, run CSR programs and transfer payments to contractors and employees in any currency worldwide. ‘’Test-and-Hire’’ Solution. About Transformify.

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12 Top Picks: Austin Startup Week on Oct 12

Austin Startup

The Pakistan Entrepreneur Scene 11:00 am at Capital Factory Yes, the start up scene is sizzling in Pakistan too! Austin has been host to 4 brilliant groups of entrepreneurs from all over Pakistan over the past two years under a grant from the U.S. Come learn their stories. will be discussed.

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[Singapore] Remote, Freelance, Online Work Taking Off Here

YoungUpstarts

Clients in Singapore hired most freelancers from India, United States, Pakistan, United Kingdom and Philippines. Clients in Singapore hired most freelancers from India, United States, Pakistan, United Kingdom and Philippines. Of special note is Singapore, which has emerged as amongst Elance’s top 10 hiring countries at No.

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