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[INTERVIEW] Glen McKay, Newfoundland Business Leader, Co-Founder of Newfoundland Hard-Rok, Inc.

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Having founded or co-founded several private companies and a public company, Glen currently serves as chair of the Board of Directors of Newfoundland Hard-Rok Inc., is not the only business leadership experience Glen has gained over the years; nor is the explosives industry the only industry he has worked in.

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Women 2.0 Partners Google, Extends Founder Friday Events

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Both companies will jointly be investing in activities that foster innovation and supporting startups, beginning with Women 2.0 ‘s signature networking event Founder Friday. has held over 200 Founder Friday events in 30 global cities. has held over 200 Founder Friday events in 30 global cities. To date, Women 2.0

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9 Ways to Convince Your Parents to Support Your Startup - Not Just Financially

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Scott Thompson left a comfortable career with a good salary and excellent health benefits to start a business 5,000 miles from home as part of the entrepreneurship program Start-Up Chile. Aron Susman, co-founder of TheSquareFoot. His parents provided expertise in graphic design, including helping design the company’s first logo.

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