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The Big Bang. The Lean LaunchPad explodes at University of Maryland

Steve Blank

The University of Maryland is now integrating the Lean LaunchPad ® into standard innovation and entrepreneurship courses across all 12 colleges within the University. The DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region represents the most fertile science and technology region in the country with about $30 billion in federally-funded R&D.

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6 Ways User Interface and User Experience Design Can Help Your Business

crowdSPRING Blog

In some ways, smaller companies have an unfair advantage when it comes to design because their sites and apps don’t have to be so bloated. That’s where User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design come into play. User Interface is closer to what we consider visual design. Rahul Varshney, Co-creator of Foster.fm

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What is a Social Enterprise?

Up and Running

it is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, but because of its dedication to sustainability, it is now working with local communities to form separate stove manufacturing factories in their countries. Maryland was the first U.S. Here in the U.S. InStove contributes both the technology for efficient stoves, and the means to create sustainable jobs.

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25 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

After doing some market research, I realized that there was a market for the handcrafted greeting cards that I make, and in September 2019, MsCraftprincess Designs was formed. Coone, MsCraftprincess Designs LLC ! #2- Thanks to Steve Groom, Maryland Home Buyers in Baltimore ! #6- Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community.

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Rebuild Lives: Remote Work for Social Good

Transformify

It is good for both the company and the local community that is instantly boosted by the increased purchasing power of the residents. How to choose between Maryland, Ohio and North Carolina? It has been designed by a girl living in a safe shelter in Pakistan. per location. What about the victims of abuse?

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Open Doors: Kimberly Wilson on building a strong connection with the community

Transformify

Our guest today is Kimberly Wilson, Deputy Director of Human Resources, Volunteers and Community Service, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Kimberly, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is an organisation that values volunteering and building a strong connection with the community. What does diversity hiring mean to you? It is my passion.

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Virtual worlds – then, now and next

VC Cafe

The first virtual worlds were simple chat rooms & communities. Virtual wedding in Animal Crossing – Janna and Stefan, from Maryland, US, walked down the aisle and made vows during the ceremony. Designer Sandy Liang—the downtown darling known for her “clout fleece”—held an extremely exclusive pop-up sale.

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