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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

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One of the company’s smartest moves was introducing “Netflix Original” movies and TV shows, first launching House of Cards in 2013 to much success. With a new CEO in 2004, the toy company shifted gears and introduced new lines of some of the most popular LEGO sets in history. Thanks to Jen Wan, Soteri Skin ! #5-

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The Best Books for Marketers (New and Old)

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Why do so many companies fail to differentiate ? Ways to differentiate: reverse brand. Mauborgne (2004). This Book Will Teach You How to Write Better by Neville Medhora (2013). What’s the key to standing out from the noise? Covering everything from strategy to productivity, it’s a must-read.

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LinkedIn's Series B Pitch to Greylock: Pitch Advice for Entrepreneurs

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What I’ve honorably been able to do, however, is share the deck I used to pitch LinkedIn to Greylock for a Series B investment back in 2004. the consumer internet landscape in 2004 vs. today. In 2004, the consumer internet was just beginning to rebound. In 2004, investors regained interest in the consumer internet again.

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The Future of Transportation

Feld Thoughts

When the first DARPA Grand Challenge, a competition to build an autonomous car to complete a 150-mile route, was held in 2004, the concept seemed audacious and it was. As a feature differentiator, manufacturers will be eager to sell a profitable new option. Even ten years ago, most of us couldn’t imagine a self-driving car.

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“Customer First” Healthcare

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In 2015, 46 percent of workers were enrolled in a plan with an annual deductible of $1,000 or more, up from 38 percent in 2013 and 22 percent in 2009. From 2004 to 2014, the average payments for coinsurance rose 107% from $117 to $242. Here are a list of the new forces pushing the U.S. Clearly the market is speaking.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

Despite the ongoing recession, I took to my kitchen table in 2013 to launch Digital Air Strike — an award-winning automotive social media and digital engagement company. When you can proudly use your product or service and find the value in it on a daily basis, you know you’re on to something. Thanks to David Wachs, Handwrytten ! #5)

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16 Common Mistakes Young Startups Make

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By Lauren Drell 2013-06-10 14:46:07 UTC. In fact, recent research shows that 75% of startups fail (based on a study of 2,000 startups that received VC funding from 2004 to 2010). Others can help provide feedback on your differentiation or competition. ©2005-2013 Mashable, Inc. Whats This? All Rights Reserved.

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