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University of Michigan Joins the Global EIR Network

Feld Thoughts

Today, I’m happy to welcome the University of Michigan to the Global EIR network. Applications are now open to become a Global Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Michigan’s Economic Growth Institution (EGI). From a broader perspective, the Global EIR program attracts international founders to Michigan.

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Book: The Business of Venture Capital

Feld Thoughts

A decade ago, I got a cold email from Mahendra. He made progress quickly, and I fondly remember the first edition with the green cover. During a book tour for the 1st Edition of Venture Deals, Jason and I visited the University of Michigan. Mahendra and I kept in touch.

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52 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Bruno’s Barkin’ Biscuits, LLC is a small, home-based company in Michigan specializing in all-natural, preservative free, and healthy dog treats. Greene, Land Carroll & Blair PC ! #20 We use a patented, proprietary ingredient Floralux which is naturally derived from chlorophyll (the green stuff in plants). Thanks to Nancy D.

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Reflections of America this July 4th

Both Sides of the Table

we should staple a green card on the certificate of every science graduate who comes to America. We need more high-caliber people in Ohio, Michigan and other mid-Western states. No need to email me. As Thomas Friedman has spoken about (although I’m told Paul Kedrosky originally had the idea!) It’s a non-partisan issue.

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The Story Behind the Secret History Part II. Getting B-52s through.

Steve Blank

After been stationed at three fighter bases in Thailand ( Ubon , Udorn and Korat ) and working on Electronic Warfare suites on F-4’s, A-7’s, F-105’s and AC-130’s, I got orders to report to a Strategic Air Command (SAC) B-52 bomber base in Alpena Michigan. Imagine how hot, humid and unbearable the weather was in Thailand. Reply Ben C. ,

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Jonathon Triest of Ludlow Ventures: “VC Done Right” (and in Detroit)

Hunter Walker

By some miracle I got into the University of Michigan, and soon started passing classes by developing strong relationships with my professors rather than living in the library. I’ve always had a passion for photography, so while at U of M I joined the Michigan Daily (the campus student publication) as a photographer. Let’s back up.

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Crushing It With Competitive Intelligence Analysis: Best Metrics, Reports

Occam's Razor

Getty is the fourth green line. This is what it looks like, for our website and our images category leader… You can notice big differences in acquisition strategy right away – from the size of the boxes, and from, for example, seeing that Web Portals and Search is darker green (more growth) for Shutterstock than for us.

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