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Visit to Case Foundation and Startup America

David Teten

Michael Smith, leader of the Social Innovation team at the Case Foundation , introduced the Foundation as a non-profit started in 1997 by Steve Case (AOL co-founder) and his wife, Jean Case. They do that by aggregating America’s startups, providing them with pro bono services, and promoting regional ecosystem development.

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5 Most Successful Products Ever and What Small Businesses Can Learn From Them

crowdSPRING Blog

So, what better way to learn than to study the products that have cracked the success code? The iPhone also launched with iOS – the software platform that makes all of the magic behind that touchscreen possible. For the first time, installing new software became easily accessible to all iPhone users. Lipitor (1997).

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Sphero Has Shipped!

Feld Thoughts

There were a lot of questions on the selection committee because it wasn’t a typical software thing. I’ve worked with Paul since he co-founded Raindance Communications in 1997 and was delighted to quickly lead a seed financing for Orbotix. “These guys are hardware hackers – will we have good mentors for them?”

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

2- Develop world-class vehicles. in 2016, as an advanced e-mobility and automotive technology company with the mission to develop world-class, emotionally-compelling vehicles featuring the most forward-thinking automotive technologies in existence. Thanks to Chas Cooper, Rising Star Reviews ! #9- Photo Credit: Dr. Geeta Fisker.

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Meet our Startup Chica Committee Members

Austin Startup

Paulina Cabrera, Operation Coordinator for Solar Winds and Latinitas Volunteer Paulina Cabrera Paulina Cabrera grew up in Arlington, TX, but had the wonderful experience of living in Neiva, Colombia from 1997 to 2000. Paulina speaks both English and Spanish fluently due to being in primary and grade schools in both Colombia and the U.S.

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On Bubbles … And Why We’ll Be Just Fine

Both Sides of the Table

I know that most people who are close to them tend to deny their existence, as we saw in the great housing bubble of 2002-2007 and the dot com bubble of 1997-2000. It’s like people arguing that there’s a beautiful beach house in 2006 that represents great long-term value due to scarcity of similar property.

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Business Week Report on “Radical Future of R&D” Misses Critical Capital Markets Link in Innovation Ecosystem

Pascal's View

The cover story of the September 7 issue of Business Week reports on the “ Radical Future of R&D “, focusing on the internationalization of research and development led by global corporations such as IBM and Hewlett Packard. ” Mr. . “It’s tempting to ascribe current job losses in the U.S.

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