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Convergent Technologies: War Story 1 – Selling with Sports Scores.

Steve Blank

Twenty eight years ago I was the bright, young, eager product marketing manager called out to the field to support sales by explaining the technical details of Convergent Technologies products to potential customers. So their management teams were insisting that they OEM (buy from someone else) these products. Help them?!!

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Lessons Learned: The hacker's lament

Startup Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, December 7, 2008 The hackers lament One of the thrilling parts of working and writing in Silicon Valley is the incredible variety of people Ive had the chance to meet. The last thing you need is a manager telling you how to do your job. Sure, it seems efficient. Not necessarily.

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Women 2.0 » FounderDating: How I Found My Co-Founder

www.women2.org

Opportunity Management: Now that I had a few people of interest, the courtship began. She has consulted for a number of startups in the mobile, Saas, and consumer health spaces. Learn how to create, launch, and manage your start-up over complimentary beer and wine. You are selling yourself and your idea. Global Womens Journey.