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Out of the Crisis #13: Alpha Lee on remembering the 2003 SARS epidemic and his opensource COVID-19 Moonshot

Startup Lessons Learned

First in Wuhan, China, and then the fact that it can spread so quickly in Italy and continental Europe really surprises me and I think a lot of others as well in the scientific community. Eric Ries : That's a remarkable use of social media. Then I realized, "Oh no, this is really, really, real." Alpha Lee : Yeah.

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Twitter Link Roundup #50 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

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These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Four social media lessons from the New York Times – [link]. Social Media and Ant Colonies – [link]. Media isn’t social – [link].

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Must-Have Tips To Help Small Businesses Utilize Social Media

YoungUpstarts

Having a credible social media presence is paramount for small business owners and service providers looking to build credibility in their field. Some things for them to consider: Don’t wait to begin using social media… tools such as Facebook, blogs, Twitter and/or online tools Schedulicity.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

Hearpreneur

The company didn’t turn a profit until 2003, but by 2005 business was booming – Netflix was shipping out a million DVDs daily. BMW introduced subscription fees for their cars, creating revolutionary changes in the conservative automotive community. WhatsApp became one of the most popular apps for social media by 2014.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Companies They Admire Most For Innovation

Hearpreneur

Born in 2003, Tesla wanted to prove to the world that it was possible to drive a fully electric car while being more powerful, faster, and more enjoyable than conventional cars. The social media industry is a very competitive one, with a few major companies holding all the power. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community.

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Business Advice Podcasts: Why Every Entrepreneur Should Tune In

Up and Running

The latest member of this elite media club is the humble podcast. In 2003, the journey of the podcast began, and by 2007, “The Ricky Gervais Show” made headlines with a record-breaking audience 260,000 listeners. Engage with the business community. Beyond information sharing, podcasts are all about community.

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25 Entrepreneurs Discuss The Entrepreneurs That Best Represents Innovation and Disruption

Hearpreneur

Now more than 1 billion people use this social media platform every day. In 2003, Odysseas Tsatalos and Stratis Karamanlakis were friends who wanted to work together even though one of them was in the U.S. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community. Thanks to Ray Leon, Pet Insurance Review ! #21-