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Early-stage Regional Venture Funds–part 2 of 3 of Bigger in Bend

Steve Blank

Dino Vendetti a VC at Bay Partners, moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. The Oregon startup scene today looks very different from what it did 10 years ago. Focus on capital efficient, scalable startups and founders.

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Growing Your Business While Growing as an Entrepreneur

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My guest on today’s podcast is Jill Nelson, founder and CEO of Ruby Receptionists. from 2012-2015, Oregon Business Magazine ‘s 100 Best Companies in Oregon from 2010-2017, and the Portland Business Journal ‘s Most Admired Companies. Marketing Podcast with Jill Nelson. Podcast Transcript. Podcast Transcript.

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5 Fall Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs

Up and Running

Lost and Founder by Rand Fishkin. Michael says that among stories about young entrepreneurs dropping out of college and then experiencing a meteoric rise to success, ‘Lost and Founder’ stands out as a book about carefully, slowly building one’s company and reputation over the better part of two decades. “By

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Bigger in Bend – Building a Regional Startup Cluster–part 1 of 3

Steve Blank

Dino and I kept in touch as he moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. Bend, Oregon is an ideal case study because of its size, location and entrepreneurial characteristics. Part 2: Early-stage Regional Venture Funds.

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Better Than Getting Rich Quick: Startup Geoloqi Gets A Deal For The Long Haul

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Its founders wanted to find a fit , not an “exit,” a place where they could keep building the apps and maps thy love. All Geoloqi’s investors hail from Oregon, and the company was a star of the city’s incubators. Geoloqi was a smart little startup from Portland, Ore., Now they have. Geoloqi has been acquired by Esri. “I

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Jeff Bezos on Why You Should Have a Plan

Up and Running

Jeff, founder of Amazon.com, ought to know. Tim Berry is the founder of Palo Alto Software, a co-founder of Borland International, and a recognized expert in business planning. He has an MBA from Stanford and degrees with honors from the University of Oregon and the University of Notre Dame. About the Author.

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It’s Not All Progress in the World of Business—Although We’re Making Strides

Up and Running

The Oregon Ducks’ coaches earn huge bonuses. The Oregon Ducks football team has excelled this season. While this step is being hailed by some as a win for retailers and warehouse enterprises, others contest that it rests on questionable ethical ground.