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TechStars FounderCon 2012

David Cohen

FounderCon 2012 was an incredible three days packed with networking, amazing keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and bonding over group meals and a rousing game of Werewolf. Hyatt, founder of Conduit Labs , gave a talk on Tuesday entitled “Off The Record,” about the predictive approach to product development.

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[Event] [Singapore] Mobile Flea Market App Snapsell Wins Startup Weekend Singapore 2012

YoungUpstarts

Startup Weekend Singapore 2012 participants.

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3 Major Product Fails, And How To Avoid Their Mistakes

YoungUpstarts

Samsung may have had more luck if it sacrificed great launch timing in favor of a better product. Nintendo released the Wii U in late 2012 with the intention of improving the original Wii U with better graphics and a more interactive controller. Thus the Gear turned out to be a bulky, superfluous, and expensive companion.

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How to Use Frugal Innovation to Grow Your Startup

ReadWriteStart

The term “frugal innovation” was coined by Navi Radjou and Jaideep Prabhu in their 2012 book Jugaad Innovation: Think Frugal, Be Flexible, Generate Breakthrough Growth. As a startup, you probably don’t have much money to spend on marketing or product development. History of frugal innovation.

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Top 5 Product Development Faux Pas in Startups

Austin Startup

4 This is important and highly encouraged along every step of the way in your product development process. If your product does not work, do not try to make it work, because you aren’t in control: the market is. Keep pivoting until you have a product that works, then you can scale. Sources Marion, T. and Simpson, T.

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Pay Your Payroll Tax With R&D Credits

YoungUpstarts

Typical indicators of qualified research include: Degreed engineers, scientists, or software developers on staff. Patentable products, software, or production methods. Manufacturing products. Developing software. Therefore, start-ups formed in 2012 or earlier are unlikely to be eligible.

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Turn Small Business Saturday Traffic Into Future Sales: Five Ways The Right CRM Can Help

YoungUpstarts

When Small Business Saturday drives customers to seek out your product, it’s vital that you take the opportunity to collect their contact information and log it in your CRM. However, the right CRM doesn’t exist on its own separate from sales, customer service, marketing and product development.