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Open Innovation in DC

Startup Lessons Learned

Something interesting is happening in Washington, DC right now. They are leveraging the same kinds of new technology, management thinking, and big data to improve lives that we routinely use here in Silicon Valley. Most of the projects had a technology component, but few of the entrepreneurs were technologists by training.

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Taking Relationship Marketing to the Next Level

Duct Tape Marketing

He’s also invested in growing relationships and connections in his own backyard, in the Washington, DC area. He co-founded Proudly Made in DC for local startups and the DC Tech Startups Meetup group. Questions I ask Zvi Band: How does technology make it harder (or easier) to have intentional relationships?

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Even the Smartest VCs Sometimes Get it Wrong – Bill Gurley and Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

We competed with other technology companies, and, like Bill Gurley, largely ignored whatever was going on in Washington. Until then no tech company had an organized lobbying organization of significance in DC. These are the examples Bill Gurley were talking about. We were content Washington didn’t know we existed.

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4 Questions To Ask Before You Hire An App Developer

YoungUpstarts

A B2B research, ratings and reviews platform located in Washington, DC, they provide in-depth client reviews, data-driven content and vetted market leaders. Fortunately, there are now a wealth of customer review sites for services based businesses, many of which are verified.

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What You Need to Know Before Buying JBL Powered Speakers – sponsored

The Startup Magazine

The outdoor speaker that runs on battery power can be charged using electricity (AC or DC) or by solar panels (if they come with them). The JBL name is legendary and synonymous with great sound and innovative technology. The company was founded in 1946 by James B.

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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)?

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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

Up and Running

In addition, those funds enabled the company to open a DC field office. Columbus Technologies and Services — To NASA and beyond. Today, Columbus Technologies and Services supports NASA, DoD, HHS, and NOAA among other government agencies.

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