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What is the Right Burn Rate at a Startup Company?

Both Sides of the Table

by Michael Woolf that is worth any startup founder reading to get a sense of perspective on the reality warp that is startup world during a frothy market such as 1997-1999, 2005-2007 or 2012-2014. But software companies often take longer to scale top-line revenue than retailers so it takes a while to cover your nut.

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Overcoming The Top 4 iBeacon Liabilities

YoungUpstarts

Without apps, beacons basically “chirp in the dark” transmitting a simple meaningless code. As far back as January 2014, marketing consultant Rich Meyer noted that 75% of mobile apps are deleted within 3 weeks of being downloaded.

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Skills Development in Africa: How Wide is the Skills Gap?

Transformify

Kenya and Nigeria are of a particular interest for the employers in the UK due to the high percentage of English speakers who have received bachelor’s degree or higher. Java EE, Java SE, Javascript, PHP, Software, Development, Software Testing, SQL. In 2014, the unemployment rate was just 2.7% Seychelles.

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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Microsoft entered the 21st century as the dominant software provider for anyone who interacted with a computing device. 16 years later it’s just another software company. In 2014, Microsoft finally announced that Ballmer would retire, and in early 2014, Satya Nadella took charge. Rarely does it regain its former glory.

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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Microsoft entered the 21st century as the dominant software provider for anyone who interacted with a computing device. 16 years later it’s just another software company. In 2014, Microsoft finally announced that Ballmer would retire, and in early 2014, Satya Nadella took charge. Rarely does it regain its former glory.

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5 Lessons Learned Launching a Startup With No Plan, No Cash, and No MBA

Up and Running

I discovered this firsthand when I contracted a software developer to build a system for the English teaching company that allowed classes to be purchased and scheduled via web application. Sales dropped dramatically in a matter of weeks, and still haven’t gone back to their 2014 high. Do people use those features?

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Transforming Marketing With Artificial Intelligence

Duct Tape Marketing

He is the author of The Marketing Performance Blueprint (Wiley, 2014) and The Marketing Agency Blueprint (Wiley, 2012); and the creator of the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! Marketing AI Institute. Connect on LinkedIn. Connect on Twitter. Like this show? Duct Tape Transcript.