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How Does An SSL Certificate Work And Why Do I Need One?

YoungUpstarts

An SSL is used to secure logins, data transfers, the usage of credit cards and social security numbers on storefronts, government websites, and more. Since the inception of the SSL in 1994, the TLS was also birthed. It is utilized both for those using and browsing social media sites.

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Why Small Community Lenders Have Your Back

Up and Running

Department of the Treasury oversees the CDFI program, which was established in 1994 to make capital accessible to struggling communities. Upon receiving government funding, the CDFIs leverage these funds with private sector monies to offer small business loans and community development projects.

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3 Proven Methods for Women Entrepreneurs to Overcome Funding Gaps

Up and Running

Seek out government contracts. As you’re seeking funding, don’t rule out government contracts—there are more opportunities than you might think. In 1994, the federal government made a goal to allocate 5 percent of contract money to women-owned small businesses. Don’t limit your searches, either.

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Prevailing Wisdom

Mucker Lab

1994 – “Consumers are fickle and unpredictable. 1999 – “The search engine game is over”. 2005 – “Sales cycle is too long for software companies selling to government and educational sector”. Consumer products and services are hit driven, it’s really hard to build a scalable consumer company”. Evernote, Dropbox).

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Prevailing Wisdom

Mucker Lab

1994 – “Consumers are fickle and unpredictable. 1999 – “The search engine game is over”. 2005 – “Sales cycle is too long for software companies selling to government and educational sector”. Consumer products and services are hit driven, it’s really hard to build a scalable consumer company”. Evernote, Dropbox). Everything).

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10+ Trends: Recap of 2011 and What’s Next…

thebarefootvc

This was the year that the promise of technology to truly change the world and empower individuals (the reason I entered the tech world in 1994) reached global scale. Discovery, in contrast to search, took center stage as Pinterest displayed hockey stick growth (and raised VC money near a $200M valuation in late 2011).

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Tianyi Joe Zhu, Entrepreneur and Startup Advocate

The Startup Magazine

From his annual “100 Books” he finishes and highlights every year, his frank advice to a young medical supply company to pivot toward a new market, or his search for a new CEO for a struggling ed-tech company, he works tirelessly in the trenches to solve problems and enhance the startup ecosystem.