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Out of the Crisis #2: Mark Cuban on putting people first, the Dallas Mavericks, and what we'll want on the other side

Startup Lessons Learned

You may know him as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks or an investor on Shark Tank. You've probably seen him on TV, or you know him as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, or just a larger-than-life personality in our society. I own the Dallas Mavericks. Mark Cuban is my guest on Out of the Crisis #2 (transcript below).

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4 American Cities That Want Your Business

Up and Running

Whether opening a new business or expanding an existing one, when evaluating new markets, many entrepreneurs ask themselves several questions: Is there a demand for my product or service in the area? Dallas, Texas. Alongside Dallas, St. Small business partnerships are key to creating a supportive environment for entrepreneurs.

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The Philanthropic Efforts Of James Dondero

YoungUpstarts

James Dondero is an entrepreneur who perfectly embodies how business persons should handle their philanthropic efforts. His financial contributions, paired with his vision for the organizations he supports, create a positive and powerful force within his hometown, Dallas. James Dondero has lived in Dallas since 1994.

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9 Austin Startup Week Sessions at Capital Factory That Blew Us Away

Austin Startup

In his book, Secrets of Sand Hill Road, he explains exactly how VC’s decide where and how much to invest, and how entrepreneurs can get the best possible deal while making the most of their relationships with VC’s. Scott advises that when you pick investors, you have to have compatible alignments and incentives. Couldn’t make it this year?

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Six Reasons You Need to be at Fed Supernova This September

Austin Startup

GRAB A PIECE OF THE PIE The government is known for its red tape and long processes, but it also has a huge budget to spend on innovation?—?and Learn how to traverse the government procurement system, and understand how it’s changing and evolving. and it’s looking for technology from beyond its traditional sources.

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Capital Factory Doubles Down on Houston

Austin Startup

In 2017, we released the Texas Startup Manifesto , outlining a vision of a united Texas startup ecosytsem where startup entrepreneurs treat the four major metropolitan areas as one big city when they are recruiting talent, fundraising, and acquiring customers. Our word of the year was “Dallas”. The money is flowing in Dallas too?—?our

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Texas Startup Manifesto 2.0

Austin Startup

Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio form a massive startup Megalopolis that is attracting top talent, impact-focused investors, and the most innovative companies in the world. Are they running from high prices, high taxes, dysfunctional government, and wildfires? Twenty four are in Dallas and 22 are in Houston.

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