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Independent Truckers Put Their Careers In High Gear

YoungUpstarts

Not everyone can push an 18-wheeler across America’s big slabs; long-distance driving is demanding, lonely work. If you are considering a job in the trucking industry and are considering purchasing your own truck, here are some things you should know: Drivers are in demand. Carpe diem” means put the pedal to the metal.

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Venture Capitalists, Super Angels and the State of Startup Funding

mashable.com

Because they offer competitive investment terms and don’t usually demand a board seat, super angels have become major power players in the startup scene. These investors usually raise a smaller fund and make investments into startups that range in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. 38 New Social Media Resources You May.

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Venture Capitalists, Super Angels and the State of Startup Funding

mashable.com

Because they offer competitive investment terms and don’t usually demand a board seat, super angels have become major power players in the startup scene. These investors usually raise a smaller fund and make investments into startups that range in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. 38 New Social Media Resources You May.

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The Red Queen Problem – Innovation in the DoD and Intelligence Community

Steve Blank

Army’s Rapid Equipping Force on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan finding and deploying technology solutions against agile insurgents. The framework has the team talking not just to potential customers but also with people responsible for legal, support, contracting, policy, and finance. Newell ran the U.S.

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After Ringing the IPO Bell

Seeing Both Sides

After a lot of ups and downs, twists and turns, it feels like a massive victory (aka "Mission Accomplished", as George Bush famously declared regarding Iraq in 2003). Be clear that the end goal was never an IPO - that is merely a financing event, a means to an end. They demand results. By that time, your team will be exhausted.

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11 Trends in Web Logo Design

mashable.com

In fact, the only time you’ve been in greater demand than you are now was when Disney was making those saccharine “princess&# films. Playing with blending modes, opacity and overlapping shapes can also be a fun way to experiment with analogous color schemes. Apps are for adults, right? 38 New Social Media Resources You May.

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11 Trends in Web Logo Design

mashable.com

In fact, the only time you’ve been in greater demand than you are now was when Disney was making those saccharine “princess&# films. Playing with blending modes, opacity and overlapping shapes can also be a fun way to experiment with analogous color schemes. Apps are for adults, right? 38 New Social Media Resources You May.

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