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Argona Partner's CEO, Jeremy Imlach's Entrepreneur Story

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Get to know Argona Partners CEO, Jeremy Imlach better, as he was featured in the Entrepreneur Story series on Go Solo. " I have also participated as a Masters's Program coach & judge through the Eller College of Management business school at the University of Arizona. " My name is Jeremy Imlach.

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Will Work for Equity - Investing in Clients - Arizona Bay

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Why Arizona Bay started taking stock from its customers instead of cash. Last spring, Dave Graham , founder of software consulting firm Arizona Bay, learned that a major client, Jumpstart Automotive Media, had been acquired for more than $80 million. But that hasnt deterred outfits like Arizona Bay. The 2011 Inc. 500|5000 List.

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7 Ways Academic Connections Can Assist A New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Look for special programs for entrepreneurs, like the Arizona State University Furnace Technology Transfer Accelerator program that I am familiar with, available to non-students. If you need experienced partners and vendors, the best professors and entrepreneurship staff will have the contacts you need in the local business community.

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6 Drivers For Aspiring Entrepreneurs To Finish School

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, I do business mentoring at nearby Arizona State University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Initiate networking to find peer partners and investors. Startups are not a solo operation, so the sooner you find the right connections and partners, the faster you move.

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Taking Other People’s Money Changes Your Life

Startup Professionals Musings

Moral: Before you decide that it’s absolutely necessary to take outside investment, explore all the possible ways you can partner, outsource, affiliate, collaborate, or…heaven forbid, get customers. Today’s article is presented by the founder of Stealthmode Partners in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Startups Need the Eight P’s for Successful Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

There is no product idea good enough to overcome bad partners. Bockerstette, now living in Phoenix, Arizona, an active investor, business advisor, and a founding member of the Main Street Venture Fund. So, if you want to attract a trophy investor, first do your homework and hone your skills on these eight P’s.

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Startups Need to Leverage Their Local Universities

Startup Professionals Musings

Look for special programs for entrepreneurs, like the Arizona State University Furnace Technology Transfer Accelerator program that I am familiar with, available to non-students. If you need experienced partners and vendors, the best professors and entrepreneurship staff will have the contacts you need in the local business community.

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