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Four Ways To Build An Elite Team

YoungUpstarts

by David DeRam, co-founder and CEO at greenlight.guru. Let’s use the Oregon football team as an example. David DeRam is the co-founder and CEO at greenlight.guru , the only quality management software platform designed specifically for medical device companies. Know your core values.

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

Most founders have a strong sense of what they’re trying to achieve. They hire their initial co-founders and early employees and everybody has a sense of “mission.” We tend to stick by founders in tough times and often roll up our sleeves in the darkest hours. A Sense of Purpose.

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The 3 Most Damaging Myths in Entrepreneurship

Up and Running

That’s what we teach in business schools and classic entrepreneurship: you develop a business plan, you get financed, and then you start. Tim Berry is the founder of Palo Alto Software, a co-founder of Borland International, and a recognized expert in business planning. Finding investors is a win. About the Author.

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How to Start a Brewery

Up and Running

In this two-part guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. In part two, we’ll discuss finances, insurance, and regulations for breweries.

Oregon 60
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What’s the Secret to Your Success? With Jesse Thomas of Picky Bars

Up and Running

Jesse Thomas and Lauren Fleshman are a married couple and the co-founders of Picky Bars, a business that makes and sells natural energy bars. Picky Bars was founded in 2010 based on the founders’ mutual interest in athletics and in creating the “perfect” energy bar for athletes like themselves.

Oregon 60
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28 Entrepreneurs Discuss Why they Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

In January of 1999, I co-founded a marketing agency with a former boss. Since then, Anvil has achieved Fastest Growing, Most Admired and Most Philosophic Companies in Oregon. Working directly with other CEOs and founders, I receive immediate feedback and appreciation for my expertise. Thanks to Mike Samson, crowdSPRING. #3

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

Up and Running

In this guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been-there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. Watch your finances. The ColdFire Brewing team meets to plan marketing. Martin Cove Brewing Company.

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