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Open Innovation in DC

Startup Lessons Learned

Something interesting is happening in Washington, DC right now. Most had simply seen a need and figured out how to get started; in many cases, teaching themselves how to program. Right now, all three are present in DC. That's why I'm excited about what's happening in DC.

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Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait on how AI is changing human resources and weaning his company off venture funding via private equity

Hunter Walker

As I sat there I was overhearing the secretaries complain about this new computer program they had (WordPerfect, my guess is it was 5.1 Pretty weird hobby for a 15 year old kid but I had used it at my mom’s office and, sick of doing repetitive drudge work, had taught myself to program WP macros in order to automate mundane tasks for her.

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Lessons Learned: Please teach kids programming, Mr. President

Startup Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, February 22, 2009 Please teach kids programming, Mr. President Of course, what I really mean is: let them teach themselves. See Paul Grahams Why Nerds are Unpopular to learn more) Take a look at this article on a programming Q&A site: How old are you, and how old were you when you started coding?

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Visit to Case Foundation and Startup America

David Teten

On February 16, I visited Washington, DC, where I attended an HBS Club of DC lunch on the Case Foundation and Startup America. They’ve developed over 50 partnerships, and are now launching a series of Connection Programs to introduce start-ups to some of America’s largest companies. Q: What do you do with DC specifically?

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Visiting DC and the Case Foundation

David Teten

I’m visiting Washington, DC, this week and will attend a HBS Club of Washington, DC, lunch this Thursday at The Case Foundation. RSVP for this lunch on Thursday, noon, in Washington DC. Specifically: Michael Smith will discuss: -Case Foundation mission and what makes it unique (and successful)? -How

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Referral Programs: A Guide for Small Business

Duct Tape Marketing

Referral Programs: A Guide for Small Business written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Running a business is hard But with a good referral program it doesn't have to be As a small business owner you are probably thinking about helping your current customer or trying to figure out how to increase sales.

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Washington, DC May 24: HBS Angels/VCs and Creating Portfolio Company Value

David Teten

I hope you can join me in Washington, DC, on Thursday, May 24, 2012, 5:30 PM To 8:30 PM for a talk and event sponsored by the HBS Club of Washington, DC. Angel Investing Background: This event will also be used to re-launch the angel investing activity of the HBS Club of Washington DC.

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