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A Good Answer in a Business Plan Contest

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Scene: two MBA entrepreneurs in an almost-empty room, pitching to five judges in an MBA-level business plan contest. “Can you name a company in your industry that does anything like that?&#. Actually, I reviewed four fledgling companies for my judging duties on Friday, and all four looked like viable businesses.

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

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

The Brandery , in essence, teaches people how to create a new venture, coaches, and for the right business plans, provides start-up funds, mentorship, and more. The Brandery is part of how Ohio digs out of it’s jobs hole — you train and help entrepreneurs start new businesses. Right now, off to visit The Brandery.

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StartupBus – Round 2, Part 2 – Mexico Storms San Antonio, Steals StartupBus Show – (Post #6)

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Some guy named Humberto Ceballos is the “ documentarista “, whatever that means. Thus far I had been enjoying the solid Mexican business plans from USupplyMe & FitChallenge… but I was not ready for what happened next, and I am sure you aren’t either. I’m not kidding about Louisville ).