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Why you should pay attention to these 8 emerging tech hubs

The Next Web

But have you heard of what’s going on in Cyprus, Sweden or North Carolina? With its high per-capita income, favourable tax system, sophisticated infrastructure and low business set-up costs the possibilities are prime in Cyprus. Raleigh, North Carolina. Dublin, Ireland.

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Interplay Learning?—?Helping the Skilled Trades Rebuild a Bigger and Better Workforce

Austin Startup

Interplay recently partnered with the Goodwill Construction Skills Training Center, an organization that helps people in the Charlotte, North Carolina community access high-potential, family-sustaining skilled trade careers at no cost to them.

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How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology

David Teten

With a unique vision for starting and successfully managing innovative companies, he is the Managing Partner of Social Leverage, a holding company that invests in early stage web businesses. He got his MBA at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1982, and BSc at Auburn University in 1980. Tuesday, Jan 17th, 2012.

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Strangling Innovation: Tesla versus “Rent Seekers”

Steve Blank

Recently, the New York and North Carolina legislatures considered a new law written by Auto Dealer lobbyists that would make it illegal for Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers. for high-volume lower cost cars and by continuing to innovate. Americans paid an extra $5 billion for cars. In contrast, U.S.

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Dr. Briggs E Cook: 4 Tips For Balancing A Successful Career And Family

YoungUpstarts

I’m a plastic surgeon located in North Carolina, currently serving as the Medical Director of Pure Facial Plastic Surgery and MedSpa. There are a lot of people, even within my industry, that want to avoid talking about their personal life at all costs during the days with patients, colleagues, and more.

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Executive Transition Toolkit: Documenting a Successful Executive Search

Board Effect

Research from North Carolina State University found some nonprofit executives leave for “voluntary retirement,” but almost three-quarters depart for other reasons. If your search committee is executing the search, create a master list of potential sources that shows the cost and the committee member who will serve as contact for each.

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Strangling Innovation: Tesla versus “Rent Seekers”

Steve Blank

Recently, the New York and North Carolina legislatures considered a new law written by Auto Dealer lobbyists that would make it illegal for Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers. for high-volume lower cost cars and by continuing to innovate. Americans paid an extra $5 billion for cars. In contrast, U.S.