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A Google Docs interview with Richard Simms, co-founder of Tech Talent South

Jeff Hilimire

My name is Richard Simms and, I am a Cofounder of Tech Talent South. Right now, we run programs here in Atlanta (where we started the company) as well as in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Asheville, NC. Did you grow up thinking you’d be an entrepreneur? Who are you and what do you do? When did you start TTS and what led you to do that?

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Never Mind the Valley: Here's Research Triangle

ReadWriteStart

But the concentration of tech research and development extends beyond the bounds of just the research park itself, and the surrounding Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary, North Carolina metro areas are commonly labeled together as the Research Triangle, or "The Triangle.". There are also numerous regular networking events in the area.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TECHSTARS AUSTIN

Austin Startup

Schwartzfarb describes “Sell More Faster” as the indispensable guide for entrepreneurs seeking product-market fit, building their sales team, developing a growth strategy and chasing accelerated, repeatable selling success. “I Of course I jumped at the opportunity to collaborate so we can help founders everywhere.” Denver, CO?—?

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People Comparison Shop, Stupid

ConversionXL

Entrepreneur Magazine has a story of how someone looking for an iPad case sent out a tweet: “Looking @DODOsays iPad cases–and *this close* to pulling the trigger … Any opinions out there?” Matt Winslow, co-founder of Dodo competitor Beacon Cases in Raleigh, N.C., ” As it happened, there were.

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Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more)

Startup Lessons Learned

Our sponsors continue to support the conference as well as deserving entrepreneurs. Our sponsors continue to support the conference as well as deserving entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable (for Ha.

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24 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Out of necessity. I’ve been an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember. I’m currently a tech founder, my company is a sponsorship matching platform Vettdeck. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share their Favorite Quotes

Hearpreneur

It doesn’t matter if it has been said before and repeated numerous times, quotes can give you the fire you need to be a better entrepreneur or learn how to handle a difficult situation. Below are some of those quotes sent in by entrepreneurs throughout the country. #1 Thanks to Ryan Fitzgerald, Raleigh Realty. #7