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How to Use Frugal Innovation to Grow Your Startup

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This is evident in the widespread use of Jugaad, a Hindi term that refers to improvised or makeshift solutions. For example, you might use guerilla marketing techniques to promote your product without spending much money on traditional advertising channels. The Renault Logan , released in 2004, is a prime example of frugal innovation.

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The Evolution Of The Podcast

Duct Tape Marketing

Todd is the CEO of Blubrry Podcasting – a podcast media company that represents 105,000 Audio and Video podcasters in which his company provides advertising opportunities, media distribution/hosting, podcast media statistics, and other services. He is a podcast advertising specialist, and he founded the Tech Podcast Network in 2004.

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Cliff Notes S-1: Kayak ? AGILEVC

Agile VC

Founding Date: 2004. How They Make Money: Majority of Kayak’s revenue actually comes from advertising on their site (55%), not lead generation or referral fees to travel suppliers as you might think (more on this below). lead gen) and advertising revenue from both of these companies. Kayak Software Corporation.

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

reidhoffman.org

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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Why Your Company Should Be Investing in Podcast Advertising

crowdSPRING Blog

In 2004, journalist Ben Hammersley referred to the booming medium as “podcasting.” Of course it was going to pique the interest of advertisers, who have quickly seen strong results from their initial efforts beyond the “offer code” standard rolls. ” As Apple and Yahoo! billion in the same year.

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Why Your Company Should Be Investing in Podcast Advertising

crowdSPRING Blog

In 2004, journalist Ben Hammersley referred to the booming medium as “podcasting.” Of course it was going to pique the interest of advertisers, who have quickly seen strong results from their initial efforts beyond the “offer code” standard rolls. ” As Apple and Yahoo! billion in the same year.

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9 Tips for Raising Startup Funds on AngelList

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He founded SKYLIST in 1996 from his college dorm room at Carnegie Mellon, and created UnsubCentral in 2004. I’ve referred more than 20 startups to AngelList, vouched for a dozen other investors and am ranked as one of the top connectors on the site. Advertising. You can follow Joshua on Twitter @joshuabaer. Friendster.