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Meet our Startup Chica Committee Members

Austin Startup

As Latinitas ambassadors, they have offered their expertise and support in event planning, marketing, business, technology and more. Diversity in leadership brings different perspectives to the table which could lead to a solution that others may not see right away. Why is it important to encourage girls to be innovative leaders?

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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. We’ve set up teams in a cross-functional way so that marketers, developers, etc. We look for leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

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

Pascal's View

capital markets are essential and intimately linked to new funding commitments to basic scientific research. Now, the mistake: “Venture capitalists are sitting on plenty of cash and are good at bringing startups to the market. Government’s commitment to funding breakthrough innovation in basic scientific research.

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The pioneers of Silicon Valley’s fast culture on how to grow quickly, not recklessly

Reid Hoffman

There are times when small and slow is the right strategy for a specific market opportunity. When the market conditions are right, you should blitzscale for the benefit of all stakeholders: customers, employees, investors, and society. Blitzscaling is a response to market dynamics, not the cause.

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Paying Lip Service to Developing Entrepreneurs

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

Yes, it’s a market driven meritocracy. in 1997 to 24.7 The percentage of new entrepreneurs who are women has also dropped significantly since 1997. We hear lots of talk from government officials about developing entrepreneurs. Isn’t that the essence of the entrepreneurial American dream? Yes, you can fail.

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Neurodiversity: Marie O’Riordan on the sense of belonging

Transformify

Marie is a Member of the Public Relations & Communications Association in the United Kingdom, a Member of The Academy of Marketing in the United Kingdom, and a Member of the New Media Professionals Association (NMPA) within the New York-based New Media Institute (NMI). What was the impact of this meeting on your personal values?

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

5) Market Downturn. Tapping into my knowledge of and experience in automotive marketing, I identified a need to monetize social networks for businesses. Tapping into my knowledge of and experience in automotive marketing, I identified a need to monetize social networks for businesses. Thanks to David Wachs, Handwrytten ! #5)