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15 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

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But, something professional, something that could withstand the demands of a start up and hopefully life after in the competitive PR small business arena. The women in her life are named Maria” (Mary – A very common name in Portugal). I knew I wanted to launch my brand with a strong name.

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Y Combinator's First Batch: Where Are They Now?

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He is perhaps best know as Executive Director of Demand Progress, an activism organization that was at the forefront of the fight against SOPA/PIPA. He is, indeed, demanding progress. In fact, Loopt was itself acquired earlier this year, by banking company Green Dot for $43.4 Latin America. Middle East.