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

The Next Web

Livingston and his team spent a few months “begging” RIM to open its popular messaging service to other channels, but the company had no interest. So, for the last two years, Kik has set about turning Kik into a mobile browser with a messenger at the center for distribution. Credit: PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP/Getty Images.

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When Krave Jerky Showed up in Class with a $435,000 Check

Steve Blank

These new entrants disrupted their food categories by offering high quality proprietary recipes, outsourcing their manufacturing, and using their cash and resources on sales and marketing to build distribution and a differentiated brand. Hershey plans to operate Krave as a standalone business within its Hershey North America division.

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So You Want to Start a Cannabis Business: Advice for the Absolute Beginner

Up and Running

In 2016, marijuana sales in North America grew by a massive 30 percent, and sales are projected to reach $20.2 On top of all of that, banks still refuse to work with businesses that grow or distribute marijuana because it is still illegal under federal law. Funding and differentiating your service or brand will definitely help.

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Special: The 56 Israeli Companies Exhibiting in Mobile World Congress 2011

VC Cafe

. - Spacecom is offering a wide range of Pan African satellite services, including: Cellular backhaul, Rural telephony, Broadband VSAT networks, e-government, e-learning, e- health, Direct To Home (DTH) Multi-channel platforms, DSNG, Video Distribution & Contribution. Perfecto Mobile [profitable and well funded].

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