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New Crowdfunding Site CrowdIt To Incorporate Mentoring, Networking

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CrowdIt ( www.crowdit.com ) aims to take a different approach to crowdfunding by building an online community, as well as incorporating elements of mentoring, peer review and business networking for inventors, innovators, entrepreneurs and other associated dreamers.

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Things To Expect As A Woman Founder When Starting A Tech-Based Company

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by Saumya Bhatnagar, CTO and Co-founder of InvolveSoft. Over the years, the rapid growth of startup networks is seen in almost every sector. Venturing out into the startup world can be a big task for anyone, but women have to face a myriad of acceptance issues not just from society but also the business community.

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7 Entrepreneurs Reveal the Organization, Communities or Associations they Belong to That Help Support Their Business

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Engaging with diverse organizations, communities, and associations is crucial for fostering growth and sustainability in any business. These affiliations provide a network of support, valuable insights, and collaborative opportunities that contribute to the overall success of the enterprise. 5- Community Mums & Co.

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The 7 Traits of Super Founders

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” – Marc Andreessen In the book “ Super Founders “, author Ali Tamaseb, studied 200 Unicorns, aka startups valued at over $1 billion, started between 2005 to 2018. The 7 Traits of “Super Founders” 1. They are able to articulate this vision in a way that inspires others and generates excitement.

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Guide to Finding a Technical Co-Founder | Vinicius Vacanti

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Home About Contact Me How To Make It as a First-Time Entrepreneur Vinicius Vacanti Guide to Finding a Technical Co-Founder September 7, 2010 | View Comments Steve Job's Technical Co-Founder “I’ve got this HUGE idea. I just need to find a technical co-founder.&# So, why should they pick you?

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Q&A with Business Incubator Co-founder Joe Maruschak

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Most of the time, a new business just doesn’t have the know-how or the network that an established business would. Incubators provide that very important sense of community. Q&A with Joe Maruschak, co-founder of Fertilab Thinkubator . These are people, volunteers from the community, that want to give back.

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4 Reasons A Diverse Sales Team Will Boost Revenue

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by Eliot Burdett, co-founder and CEO of Peak Sales Recruiting , and author of “ Sales Recruiting 2.0: This gargantuan figure does not even include Asians, the LGBT community or Native Americans, to name a few. That is why it is critical to search beyond your usual network. He co-authored “ Sales Recruiting 2.0:

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