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A Google Docs interview with Richard Simms, co-founder of Tech Talent South

Jeff Hilimire

Our mission at TTS is to develop more tech talent in the South through beginner-focused programs teaching web development and computer programming. Right now, we run programs here in Atlanta (where we started the company) as well as in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Asheville, NC. When did you start TTS and what led you to do that?

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People Comparison Shop, Stupid

ConversionXL

For example when choosing a web host, they look at the server space and monthly fee and that’s it. Matt Winslow, co-founder of Dodo competitor Beacon Cases in Raleigh, N.C., Fact #2: People are lazy. 1+2=compare yourself with the competition before they do. fired back a suggestion to check out his product.

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Why you should pay attention to these 8 emerging tech hubs

The Next Web

Dubbed by Forbes as the most inventive city in the world due to its “patent intensity”, Eindhoven is a hotbed for hardware design and high-tech innovation. The city also hosts the must-go tech conferences Web Summit and F.ounders. Raleigh, North Carolina. Eindhoven, Netherlands. meter Tel Aviv offices.

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Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more)

Startup Lessons Learned

The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. ▼ April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 Expo SF (May.

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12 Questions: Meet zaxgarner (USA)

crowdSPRING Blog

Life has been busy, so I will drop a few brief lines for a quick read & then we can all get back to designing! The marketing courses were awesome, I enjoyed learning how design/creative work enters our marketplace & society. Former Rowdy Kid, Construction worker, Repo-Man, & Tattoo artist… To Graphic Designer.

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Introducing Atlanta Stacks!

Jeff Hilimire

My name is Raleigh Gresham. Currently, I’m the Global Director of Business Traveler Insights and Experience at Intercontinental Hotels Group where I’m working to turn data into innovative hospitality by blending advanced analytics with service and experience design to create tailored moments of hospitality for IHG’s business travelers.

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24 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

My firm, atCommunications, LLC—a Chicago-based Web development and digital marketing agency—is this year celebrating its 20th year in business! The company has also grown from one Atlanta-based office to four offices in Dallas, Houston, Raleigh, and Detroit. Thanks to Sean Matula, Small Business Consulting Strategic Marketing ! #2-