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Six Rebellious Beliefs That Can Change The Workplace

YoungUpstarts

Known for its joy-making philosophy, Menlo Innovations in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has made Inc. For Luck, this belief shapes how its leaders treat one another, develops their associates, and spreads the message globally. Joy can open brains to better see connections and more options to solve work problems. magazine’s fastest growing U.S.

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A Venture Capital History Perspective From Jack Tankersley

Feld Thoughts

Jack Tankersley, a long time mentor of mine, co-founder of Centennial Funds, and co-founder of Meritage Funds, wrote me a very long response. Michigan Cottage Cheese: Yoplait Yogurt. Many people used it as justification for stuff and there were very few critical responses that dug deeper on the history.

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Women 2.0 Partners Google, Extends Founder Friday Events

YoungUpstarts

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. To date, Women 2.0 “Google is excited to team up with Women 2.0 ”

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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Hemafuse

Austin Startup

Because of a global donor blood shortage, particularly in emerging markets, clinicians and patients don’t have enough access to donor blood. Carolyn Yarina , Co-Founder and CEO of Sisu Global Health. What is your top goal for Sisu Global for 2020? We are proud to be a Baltimore-based company with global reach.

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Swedish Immigrant Helps Reinvent the Mouthguard Industry

Hearpreneur

But as I tried to find my own path in this, it became clear that there are MANY resources for small startups in Ann Arbor, and today throughout Michigan. We also have a scientific team, consisting of three chemical engineers in addition to Jan, who is the founder and the inventor. There are many more, just in the state of Michigan.

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Support Your Fellow Entrepreneurs, Vote in SXSW 2020 Panel Pickers!

Austin Startup

This panel discussion will outline the initiative announced earlier this year at Davos with participating companies explaining their roles and how, together, public-private partnerships are essential to changing health outcomes globally. FDA BLOCKCHAIN PILOT?—?WHAT Why are blockchains and platforms both necessary in healthcare?

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Episode 3b: Smart Bear Live!

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

How cofounders can collaborate without going crazy. After you’ve organized all the global ad agencies in the world, then you can go after Enterprise once you’ve got that market down. I would work full-time making software all day, and at night I would go home and give ski instructions here in Michigan. A: All right.

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