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Five case studies you'll see at the Lean Startup Conference 2015

Startup Lessons Learned

The following is a guest post by Kirsten Cluthe and Ritika Puri from The Lean Startup Conference team Wondering what’s new in the Lean Startup community? Every year, our team conducts more than 500 customer development calls to understand what challenges the community is facing. Here are some of our favorites: 1.

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Version One in 2015: A year of building, backing, and exits

Version One Ventures

As 2015 comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve done and where we’re headed. Here are some of the most memorable highlights for us in 2015: New portfolio companies. Shift Messenger : a communication platform for hourly workers. In total, our 23 active companies collectively raised $65M in 2015.

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The 2015 Lean Startup Conference is the Biggest Yet

Startup Lessons Learned

Really, there’s no better way to recharge and return to work inspired than spending a few days with the Lean Startup’s global network. We're not just another networking event. 16-19, 2015 in San Francisco, CA. Guest post by Jennifer Maerz, Contributing Editor of Lean Startup Co. Join us Nov. The Lean Startup Conference.

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Hacking for Defense @ Stanford 2021 Lessons Learned Presentations

Steve Blank

I want to make my community, country or world a better place, while being challenged to solve some of the toughest problems.”. It was adopted by the National Institutes of Health as I-Corps at NIH in 2014 and at the National Security Agency in 2015. Project Agrippa – Logistics and Sustainment in IndoPacific.

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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

YoungUpstarts

Since 2015, the rising interest abroad continues to contribute to steady growth. Graphic designers and illustrators are no longer considered a starving artist and computer network technicians are keeping the tech companies running. Information and communications technology include 4,600 companies and 45,000 employees.

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The 4 Best Cities In America For Startups

YoungUpstarts

If you really want to make it, you need to go somewhere that allows you to network with the thriving tech community. The Seattle tech community is particularly popular, with a large number of companies busy working away on the next big thing. With luck, we might even make some money doing it.

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Female Founder Interview: Latina Leader Elizabeth Colón

The Startup Magazine

She has been named Chicago Business Journal Woman of Influence (2016), the National Association of Women Business Owners’ Woman Business Owner of the Year award (2015), the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Person of the Year award (2014), and Enterprising Women’s Enterprising Woman of the Year award (2013).

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