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Rapid Iteration for Mobile App Development

Startup Lessons Learned

This is a violation of the "give before you take" principle that governs social interactions. Here I''d recommend developers build as minimal as possible of an HTML5 app, hook up all the requisite analytics, and test as early as possible for retention on the core action loop they want their users to take.

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Seven Reasons Why Workplace Diversity Will Help Your Business Win

YoungUpstarts

percent increase in productivity, according to a new study by the Centre for International Governance Innovation, Waterloo. Hiring executives understand this, says Zabeen Hirji , Chief Human Resources Officer at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Easier talent recruitment, retention. percent gain in revenue and a 0.5

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Seven Reasons Why Workplace Diversity Will Help Your Business Win

YoungUpstarts

percent increase in productivity, according to a new study by the Centre for International Governance Innovation, in Waterloo. Hiring executives understand this, says Zabeen Hirji at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Easier talent recruitment, retention. percent gain in revenue and a 0.5

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Best Practices for Nonprofit Civic Engagement

Board Effect

Nonprofits enhance civic engagement by encouraging community involvement, maintaining a sense of democracy, filling the gaps in governments services, and giving the community a voice. The term ‘community engagement’ is popular in Australia, South Africa, and Canada, while public involvement is the most common term in the United Kingdom.

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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Quantstamp

Austin Startup

We’re seeing more governments, organizations, and corporate enterprises start to realize the impact this technology could have on how they operate. It’s estimated that 20 to 25 percent of funds are lost to corruption globally at the government level, so this is a really important issue. ETHDenver , which took place Feb.

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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Ted Livingston’s rollercoaster ride as CEO of hit messaging startup Kik

The Next Web

Waterloo, Canada-based Kik recently passed 80 million users, which was given particular significance from local media who noted that it took the 4-and-a-half year old startup past BlackBerry and its BBM mobile messaging solution. The Canadian government matched the investment, and the 15-year plan kicked off. It began at RIM.

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Tech Diversity & Inclusion Allies at SXSW

Austin Startup

Advisor, Austin Mayor Steve Adler Eugene has long operated at the intersection of business, government & nonprofits, locally and nationally. Previously, Shamina was Mastercard’s Global Director of Government Services and Solutions where she worked to digitize social subsidy programs in over 40 countries. As the third U.S.