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It's time for lean philanthropy: a case study

Startup Lessons Learned

Lines at food pantries were hundreds of cars and hours long, as the food security system struggled to keep up with unprecedented demand. Some food banks saw demand 3-4x normal, just as their volunteer base shrunk due to worries about COVID-19 infection. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Cars line up at a drive-thru food pantry.

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The 5 Step Winning Website Formula

Duct Tape Marketing

Tim owns Hook Agency, a boutique digital agency out of Minneapolis. They share stories with world-class marketers who use technology to generate growth and achieve business and career success. Is it getting cold up in Minneapolis yet? It was basically out of demand. Marketing Podcast with Tim Brown. Ben is a great host.

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The Secret History of Minnesota Part 1: Engineering Research Associates

Steve Blank

Minneapolis/St. Just as Silicon Valley’s roots can be traced to innovation in World War II so can Minneapolis/St. Why Minneapolis/St. Serendipity came to Minneapolis-St. Parker was a ex Naval Academy graduate and a Minneapolis businessman who owned a glider manufacturing company and was well connected in Washington.

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Tips for Implementing a Crisis Response Plan for Your Mission-Driven Organization

Board Effect

A Minneapolis nonprofit that supports Native American youth recently finished rebuilding after civil unrest following the 2020 murder of George Floyd led to the destruction of its building. Property damage. An Ohio nonprofit that helps families affected by loss or abuse suffered the destruction of its headquarters in a fire.

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10 Changes To Expect From The Library Of The Future

YoungUpstarts

Rather, it’s the almost uncanny ability to consistently adapt to the changing demands of the local populace and emerging technology alike. The library system probably won’t disappear anytime soon, but rather, see itself blossoming into something new and exciting in congruence with today’s myriad informational demands.

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Great Clip’s Online Check-In Service For A Less Hairy Time

YoungUpstarts

We don’t usually think of hair salons being on the “cutting-edge&# of technology – pardoning the pun – but one 29-year old hair salon brand is taking web and mobile technology to its business. We are the first in the hair care space to introduce this game-changing technology. It Is A Big Hairy Deal.

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Flexible VCs With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing

David Teten

Versatile is an aggressive user of technology internally to manage the firm and make better investments. . According to co-founder Rob Walling, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, “TinySeed is the first startup accelerator designed for founders who don’t want to raise traditional venture capital. He writes periodically at teten.com. .

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