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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I now am the CEO and founder of Berri Properties in Asheville and Charlotte, NC. The year is now 2017, and the concept of being off your phone seemed offensive to many, but I was determined to test myself and see if it would make a difference. Thanks to Matthew Myre, Berri Properties ! #4- 4- I was put in a position to fail.

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The Year of Startups Everywhere

Feld Thoughts

I’m not a predictor so you won’t find me participating in the “best/worst of 2016” and “predictions for 2017” lists. But there is a trend that feels inevitable to me: “Startups everywhere.” ” While Agent Smith was wrong, I don’t think I am.

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TRANSFORMIFY WINS 2017 FIRST WOMEN AWARD

Transformify

The 2017 event, held at the Hilton Bankside in London, received nominations from over 600 women from across the UK, making 2017 a record year. ” The full list of First Women Awards 2017 winners: First Women of the Built Environment: Louise Hardy, Sirius Minerals. First Women of Business Services: Hayley Johnson, Epos Now.