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And not keep investors informed about changes to your business model can have serious consequences. He was also on the team that wrote the business plan for BlackGirlsCode. In 2014, Business Insider listed Dan as one of the top 46 African Americans in Tech. With Freshsessions, Dan thought he was on to a great idea.

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 45: Dan Miller and Brian Zuercher

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And not keep investors informed about changes to your business model can have serious consequences. He was also on the team that wrote the business plan for BlackGirlsCode. In 2014, Business Insider listed Dan as one of the top 46 African Americans in Tech. With Freshsessions, Dan thought he was on to a great idea.

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I’m not afraid to pick up the phone, cold call someone, use LinkedIn to find someone who’s recently left a company that might be considered competitive and ask them for advise around the business model and marketplace. No investor cares about a business plan. Now our biz model is lighter, more flexible.