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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

Up and Running

You might see your own business reflected in these case studies — which may provide insights into areas of growth for your business. An engineering services firm, TRISTAR is the first woman and minority-owned firm based in Indiana to offer the Department of Defense (DoD) technical support services.

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Trophy Entrepreneurs Can Land Trophy Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Main Street Venture Fund LLC, an angel fund of about 25 private investors, was formed by Ruffolo Benson LLC in northeast Indiana with the intention of bringing together area entrepreneurs and private investors to create economic value for the region. I will share several of our group’s insights from the past two years.

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Small Business Saturday Spotlight: Hoosier Cupcake?

Up and Running

Located in Crown Point, Indiana, Hoosier Cupcake? is offering $2 off delivery on Small Business Saturday. offers a decadent and delicious assortment of cupcakes ranging from the Vixen to the Tinsel Town to the Fighting Irish! . Hoosier Cupcake? Check out their mouthwatering selection at www.hoosiercupcake.com.

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Ohio Innovation, Gonzeaux #3 — Avoiding a Beating in Over-the-Rhine

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

After one of the prettiest drives you can imagine through southern Indiana east into Ohio, I find myself this morning in the very urban, once blighted, “Over-The-Rhine” neighbourhood of Cincinnati. The Brandery is part of how Ohio digs out of it’s jobs hole — you train and help entrepreneurs start new businesses.

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The Power of Negative Thinking (Squared)

Growthink Blog

No, it has to be real and serious and buttressed by what famed Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight calls in his best-selling book The Power of Negative Thinking. As a seller, with my competition loafing on the beach, I make hay. Now, this can’t just be Hot Air / Pollyanna Self-Talk.

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Guide to Finding a Technical Co-Founder | Vinicius Vacanti

viniciusvacanti.com

WORK AT A STARTUP - Out of college I was selected as part of an Entrepreneurial Fellowship in Indiana where promising graduates were placed at some of the fastest growing startups. Another key motivator I think is a well-thoughtout business plan and even some initial wireframes/front-end dev. Looking forward to writing it.

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A Silicon Valley Take on ABC’s Shark Tank

Lightspeed Venture Partners

The founder had not thought about his go to market approach, he had not researched competitors, and he had not done any market testing because it wasn’t convenient for him (wrong time of year – too hot in Indiana, so he didn’t bother).