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[INTERVIEW] Glen McKay, Newfoundland Business Leader, Co-Founder of Newfoundland Hard-Rok, Inc.

YoungUpstarts

Starting as a deckhand delivering cod and turbot from fishermen in Newfoundland and Labrador, over the past forty years, Glen McKay has molded his career into one that focuses on entrepreneurship and leading the growth of companies operating in a range of industries. In 1997, Glen co-founded Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc.,

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Clayton Christensen

Steve Blank

I remember the first time I read the Innovator’s Dilemma in 1997. They operated this way because their existing business models didn’t allow them to initially profit from those opportunities – so they ignored them – and continued to chase higher profitability in more-demanding segments. I never got to say thank you.

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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. Case Foundation didn’t have a website until 2005, although founded 1997. The real goal is growth; no one else hires. •

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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. Building billion-dollar businesses requires 7-10 years which means operating through at least one full economic cycle, if not two. You know what I’m talking about.

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The Entrepreneur’s Essentials #11: New Year’s advice for middle-aged people

Austin Startup

If I was an aspiring entrepreneur, I would take a vacation during RISE week and attend as many sessions as I could (author’s update note: sadly, RISE is no longer operational). I was fortunate to live in Silicon Valley for six years before moving to “Silicon Hills” in 1997?—?having

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Should You Share Equity with Consultants?

www.inc.com

Office and Operations. Back in 1997, Randy Parker was staring at a blank whiteboard, wondering where hed find the money to hire the employees and consultants he needed to build his new product. "We Naming a Business. How to Incorporate. Financing a Small Business. Buying a Small Business. Franchises. RUNNING A BUSINESS.

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28 Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips and Tricks of Staying Motivated

Hearpreneur

I tried operating on 4 hours of sleep and working through my weekends in the past, but it only took a few months for me to burn out. For example, I used to handle finances and billing the first year because I didn’t want to spend any money in hiring a financial assistant. Thanks to Chelsea Rivera, HonestPaws.com ! #12-