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Lessons Learned: The lean startup

Startup Lessons Learned

So far, I have found "lean startup" works better with the entrepreneurs Ive talked to than "agile startup" or even "extreme startup.") One that is powered by three drivers, each of which is a part of a major trend: The use of platforms enabled by open source and free software. What are the characteristics of a lean startup?

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FinTech Innovation Lab Launch Event – June 2, 2011

David Teten

Previously CTO, Goldman Sachs. After Goldman, ran startup Gadgetoff, which brought together inventors and entrepreneurs. Adrian Kunzle, Head of Firmwide Engineering & Architecture (CTO), JP Morgan Chase. LYONS: You have to encourage companies to pay attention to these entrepreneurs. Introductory remarks. 15 yrs at MS.

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CEO Friday: Why we don’t hire.NET programmers

blog.expensify.com

Update: The end is near, Expensify is hiring a.NET programmer! As you might know, we’re hiring the best programmers in the world. If you are a startup looking to hire really excellent people, take notice of.NET on a resume, and ask why it’s there. Expensify Blog. Expense Reports That Don't Suck. Sjoerd Franken.

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