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The Future of Government: Hayward & the Lean Startup

Startup Lessons Learned

It’s been exciting to watch the Lean Startup movement grow from a practice utilized in the tech world to one implemented in a wide variety of sectors ranging from enterprise to education, religious organizations, nonprofits, and government groups. Kelly McAdoo is the City Manager & CEO of the City of Hayward in Alameda County, California.

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Rusty Tweed Explores How Sustainability is Impacting the Construction Industry

The Startup Magazine

Design and construction cost – the enforcement of strict building codes at different levels of governance coupled by the need to reduce building design and construction cost is fueling the development of green buildings across the US and the rest of the world. Overseeing Sustainable Plan Implementation for Commercial Real Estate.

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The Case for Optimism and Risk at Startups

Both Sides of the Table

I thought I was pretty sell suited to answer that question because having grown up in Northern California but lived and worked in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain & Japan over 11 years I had seen quite a few societies and work environments. Are we right in all of our assumptions and diligence? And that is what we’ll do.”

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Startup Nation: The Best Startup Capitals for Entrepreneurs in 2023 

ReadWriteStart

Like over in California, competition here is hot, and demand for high-tech innovation from food, climate tech, and agri-tech is constantly growing. Still, public support for the startup ecosystem has remained steady as the government seeks new interventions to help reboot its startup economy.

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How to Avoid Common Payroll Mistakes in Your Small Business

Up and Running

For example, under California law , the minimum wage must be $14.00 Dissatisfied employees won’t work hard to impress you, leave your start-up in droves and write bad reviews for your company. Having only one person trained on the payroll software. The amount paid to employees each pay period. Employee satisfaction.

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Why Boardroom Technology Is Necessary for Effective Succession Planning

Board Effect

In addition to reviewing the board’s existing talent base, nomination committees need to be concerned with planning for a leadership pipeline within the board. This task entails reviewing the board’s leadership roles and evaluating board directors to see who has those skills or who could be groomed to fill officer roles.

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Dear Founders: Here Are Three IP Mistakes to Watch-Out For

Scott Edward Walker

Who owns the IP — the old employer or the founder/startup — is governed by state law and the terms of any agreements that the founder executed. code, designs, logo, etc.) Even a founder’s use of a prior employer’s laptop and/or cell phone in connection with the new venture could be a problem.

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