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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Votem

Austin Startup

Votem Founder and CEO Pete Martin is a successful serial entrepreneur, with more than 25 years of experience in the technology business and enterprise-software space, and author of the upcoming book, “ Sparking a Mobile Revolution: How Mobile Voting Will Change the World as We Know It. ” Votem is based in Cleveland. Why Cleveland?

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15 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

When I was a teenager (I’m now in my 40s) I was in a little rock band in Cleveland, Ohio. Also, we make a green product by using eco-friendly materials, such as FSC Certified wood, and manufacturing processes that reduce waste. Photo Credit: Rodger Roeser. There is no one at our firm named Eisen, but it is named after my hero.

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Transcript of How to Turn Marketing Costs Into Profit

Duct Tape Marketing

One of the entrepreneurs that I admire most out there is Brian Clark and what he’s been able to do with CopyBlogger. Another one that I would throw out a big Cleveland hat tip to is Lincoln Electric, another mid-sized company that makes welding torches. Hopefully we’ll see you in Cleveland or LA someday.

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35 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

Image Credit: Siobhan Green. Thanks to Siobhan Green, Sonjara, Inc ! #8 10 – Obsessed with Entrepreneurs & Music. I am obsessed with entrepreneurs. I found myself meeting with several entrepreneurs a week to offer ideas and help them define their brands. 7 – Translation of Sundiata.

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