Occam's Razor

JANUARY 31, 2017

Ten years, and the 944,357 words, are proof that I love purposeful data, collecting it, pouring smart strategies into analyzing it, and using the insights identified to transform organizations. In the quest for that last important bit, I am insanely obsessive about 1. simplification and 2. pressing the right emotional buttons. The reasons are that we all like complexity, it gives us energy :), we tend to be logical, and we often treat data output as the end when in reality the data output is jus

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 31, 2017

by Lewis Robinson. Every small business should be focused on the future, and that means building innovation into internal processes. To remain competitive against big corporations and an endless stream of internet startups, companies looking for growth must produce new products and services to engage new markets. And not just occasionally, but frequently.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 31, 2017

It’s been quite a while since the very first mobile app was developed. Yet, the prospects and idea of trying out a new app still excites users. This accounts for leading mobile app stores teeming with millions of apps and an overwhelming amount of app downloads every year. This is a strong indication that the mobile app industry holds enormous potential and therefore, numerous startups and app development companies want to tap into this great potential.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 31, 2017

by Mark Hasebroock, Founder and Managing Partner, Dundee Venture Capital. Here’s a word association game: what do you think of when you hear “Omaha, Nebraska”? If you answered “cornfields” or “Warren Buffet,” you’re probably in good company. But not for long. Omaha is rising in prominence among entrepreneurs and investors, making a name for itself in a more broad and diverse range of industries than in previous years.

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Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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Rembrandt Communications

JANUARY 31, 2017

You could be wasting more valuable resources than you think. In the past few weeks, numerous people in my life have been diagnosed with cancer and other illnesses, had hospital visits and even died. It’s just a reminder that no matter your age, no matter how healthy you are and no matter how “good” things […]. The post How’s Your DIY Marketing Going?

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 31, 2017

Pallets are an effective way of transporting goods, like food and heavy objects. They are an integral part of the supply chain, giving customers peace of mind as they are able to track their orders. However, pallets can be used for more than transportation. There is the potential for creativity, as pallets can be upcycled and used for DIY projects. This has the advantage of being environmentally sustainable because standard pallets are made from wood.

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YFS Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2017

This article Before You Expand Your Business Globally, Read This appeared first in YFS Magazine: Startups, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Culture. Are you ready to expand your business globally? If so, consider these 3 best practices for small business global expansion. This article Before You Expand Your Business Globally, Read This appeared first in YFS Magazine: Startups, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Culture.

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SiliconHills

JANUARY 31, 2017

YouEarnedIt Tuesday announced it has received $6.5 million in funding. The Austin-based startup plans to use the funds to further product development on its software as a service human resources rewards platform, sales and marketing. Silverton Partners, based in Austin, and IDG Partners, based in San Francisco, led the Series A round. Existing investors include […] The post YouEarnedIt Gets $6.5 Million in Funding appeared first on SiliconHills.

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YFS Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2017

This article Want To Start A Business In Europe? Here’s What You Need To Know appeared first in YFS Magazine: Startups, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Culture. Want to start a business in Europe? There are huge opportunities for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas who want to startup or expand businesses abroad. This article Want To Start A Business In Europe?

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SiliconHills

JANUARY 31, 2017

ATX Seed Ventures announced it is the lead investor in GoCo’s $2.5 million financing round. Other investors included Guardian Life Insurance and Salesforce Ventures. GoCo.io, based in Houston, is a software startup that provides an all-in-one Human Resources platform focusing on small to medium sized companies. Its founders, Nir Leibovich, Jason Wang and Michael Gugel […] The post ATX Seed Ventures Invests in GoCo’s $2.5 Million Round appeared first on SiliconHills.

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Bryce Dot VC

JANUARY 31, 2017

Unicorns and venture capital go hand in horn. Or so the story goes. Have a billion dollar idea, raise a little bit of money, show a little traction, raise a lot more money. Rinse and repeat. You can’t compete with out it! They say. You can’t scale without it! They say. Weaponized balance sheets have become the competitive strategy of this anabolic age.

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SiliconHills

JANUARY 31, 2017

Austin-based BuildGroup announced Tuesday that it has invested $30 million in CSDC Systems, a software company based in Toronto, Canada. CSDC Systems makes software for licensing, permitting, and compliance duties for local, state and federal governments hosted on its online platform. The company plans to use the money to support customer growth, product expansion, support […] The post Austin-based BuildGroup Invests $30 Million in CSDC Systems in Toronto appeared first on SiliconHills.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 31, 2017

On January 14 The Economist published a special report; Life Education — with the lead article, Life Long Learning Has Become an Economic Imperative. I am very glad they’ve done this. Over the past decade while completing my PhD on innovation and entrepreneurship on campus and working full time for the past three years, I’ve become convinced that learning to learn on your own is a critical skill for the future.

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SiliconHills

JANUARY 31, 2017

car2go, the largest flexible one-way carsharing service in North America, announced this week plans to offer Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Austin and other cities. The company, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corp, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, announced that the majority of its 5,500 car fleet in North America will be comprised […] The post car2go Offering Mercedes-Benz Vehicles in Austin appeared first on SiliconHills.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2017

The Secret to Business Growth written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. There are countless books, websites, and even podcasts dedicated to the topic of business growth. (Or its second cousin twice removed – growth hacking). Most of this teaching focuses on things such as the building blocks necessary to scale a business, the proven tactics required to employ robust lead generation funnels, or the people management skills vital for creating a winning culture.

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