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Twitter Link Roundup #156 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

In Silicon Valley, Technology Talent Gap Threatens G.O.P. Facebook makes it official — an external advertising network is coming soon | Gigaom – [link]. In Silicon Valley, Technology Talent Gap Threatens G.O.P. Who says startups are easy | Om Malik – [link]. Your Brand is What You Do – [link].

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Spotting Opportunities; The Startup Journey of Catherine Mandungu

The Startup Magazine

Certainly, early on, with no marketing, no partnerships, Catherine did as many online events and networking as possible. Referrals from people and clients who knew her work and were able to recommend her to their network became very important. Overcoming Challenges. 1) Finding Clients. 2) Creating a sustainable business.

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A Glimpse: My American Dream

thebarefootvc

I have just started a new job with the Omidyar Network. He founded eBay to empower individuals through the use of new technology, and has created livelihoods for millions of individuals throughout the world. I wrote my applications to college, or rather typed them on a typewriter with a bottle of WhiteOut close by.

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3 Shifts That Will Take Your Story To The Next Level

Duct Tape Marketing

Their story-based email campaign shared stories like Giselle , a 12-year-old girl forced to flee her home in the Eastern Congo when fighting broke out. In his latest book, The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future , Kevin Kelly describes a shift to an internet of experiences.

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SXSW Startups: GoTech Puts Out Fires

Austin Startup

Based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as Rwanda, GoTech is resolved to develop, design and implement solutions to help communities respond to fire. The idea is to create a network of devices, so communities can work together to snuff out a threat. What does GoTech hope to achieve in 2018? Let’s give you a scenario.

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