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21 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I use the money made from my private clients to launch intelligence operations against our enemies. One thing led to another, and my husband and I ended up getting an exclusive distribution contract in Canada for a major French brand. Government and the American public. My company serves a purpose and promotes goodness.

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Out of the Crisis #26: Brian Armstrong of Coinbase on cryptocurrency, being mission-oriented, and institution building

Startup Lessons Learned

A few weeks ago, Coinbase , which facilitates buying, storing and purchasing cryptocurrency and also operates a cryptocurrency exchange, went public. Coinbase was founded in 2012 and operates a cryptocurrency exchange. Can institutions be totally distributed or should they be rooted and loyal to a certain community or geography?

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Out of the Crisis #17: Max Henderson on Covid Act Now, exponential growth, and how to help

Startup Lessons Learned

As the son of immigrants from Cuba and Germany, Max has deep faith in the power of American ingenuity. Max Henderson : distributed around the country and the world. And so, I agreed that I would do that, and I partnered with my other founders, Zack, Igor, and Jonathan. All of his work is designed to help it thrive.