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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

And from then on, innovation in semiconductors, supercomputers, and software would be driven by startups, not the government. Today, every government agency, service branch, and combatant command is adopting innovation activities (hackathons, design thinking classes, innovation workshops, et al.)

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In Boston, a School to Learn How to Work at a Startup

ReadWriteStart

They have all the needs of any business - including sales, marketing, product development and design - to go along with all of those software engineers. The six-week immersive program offers four tracks: software development, marketing, sales and business development, and product design. But there is more to it than that.

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Calling Financial Innovators

VC Adventure

Sweet Grace was born in 2008, as the Great Recession ripped through the United States, particularly affecting working-class communities like Lawrence, Massachusetts where Danaris lives. One of our biggest inspirations and favorite New Builders is Danaris Mazara of Sweet Grace Heavenly Cakes. She had $37 in food stamps to her name.

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How Massachusetts Tried To Fleece Its Technology Sector With “Tech Tax”

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Massachusetts needs money. But Massachusetts looked at its burgeoning technology sector and thought that it could squeeze at least $160 million a year out the Commonwealth’s startups and established technology firms for funding of a transportation bill. So, the Massachusetts “Tech Tax” was born.

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4 American Cities That Want Your Business

Up and Running

As local governments work to transform their regulatory environments into ones that promote and nurture the establishment and growth of small businesses, it’s becoming easier to measure and rank their efforts. Boston, Massachusetts. Note: These are selections based on my personal opinion. See Also: How to Choose a Business Location.

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Strategy Roundtable For Entrepreneurs: How Do You Catalyze A Region's Entrepreneurship?

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In Singapore, the government has been extremely supportive, and there is entrepreneurial activity, although we have not yet seen very significant companies emerge. She has a master's degree in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Let's look at today's presenters. Jade Magnet.

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Letter to Carmen Ortiz about Aaron Swartz

Andrew Payne

United States Attorney for Massachusetts. However, the CFAA is unusually broad and ambiguous, by design, to address a major policy issue. Apart from the sadness and tragedy, I think we all need to be very mindful of the growing gaps between technology and our laws. January 28, 2013. The Honorable Carmen M. John Joseph Moakley.