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2017 Diversity Data for Capital Factory

Austin Startup

2017 Capital Factory Accelerator Diversity (out of 61 companies) We know that there is a systemic discrimination problem in the tech industry caused by hundreds of years of institutional racism. Our 2017 annual report listed 30% diverse members, 25% female members, and 50% diverse investments.

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

As a startup in this phase you often raise capital, get press, hire staff and everything feels possible. Many companies don’t reach the next phase either because their leadership doesn’t adapt as an organization or because they don’t design processes that lead to scaled outcomes. As an early-stage VC I love this phase.

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How to Pick a Partner Who Will Amplify Your Efforts

Startup Professionals Musings

Good partners are people who are confident in their own abilities, and willing and able to make decisions, take responsibility for their actions, and able to provide leadership, rather than require leadership. Partner decisions are more important than team member hiring decisions. All partners have compatible work styles.

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Female Founder Interview: Latina Leader Elizabeth Colón

The Startup Magazine

With over 20 years of experience in the language services industry, Elizabeth garnered national praise for her leadership and expertise in her field with awards such as Negocios Now’s Latinas in Business Award (2017). We like to say that we hire, fire and breathe our values. But NAWBO also works tirelessly in Washington D.C.

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7 Risks To Avoid In Your Business People Management

Startup Professionals Musings

Even after many years mentoring entrepreneurs and advising businesses, I continue to be surprised by the primary focus on products and processes, and the often incidental attention to hiring and nurturing the right people. Don’t let one incident, observation, rumor, or misunderstanding cause a rush to judgement, or hiring mistake.

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WP Engine passes $100M in revenue and secures $250M investment from Silver Lake

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Period, full-stop. And everyone else at WP Engine would tell you the same thing. So to everyone at WP Engine, let me repeat the message from one year ago: Look what we did !

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10 Tips For Remodelers To Become More Profitable In 2017 by Mike Bruno

Mike Michalowicz

So what are some of the most important things remodelers should focus on to have a healthy and profitable 2017? Maximize productivity by hiring skilled staff members or training your current team in project management software, digital marketing, and bookkeeping. Get on the path, remodel your numbers, and build your profit for 2017.