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Out of the Crisis #20: the founders of Bitwise on the role of technology in empowering people, spreading benefits to underserved communities, and the creation of OnwardUS

Startup Lessons Learned

Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin started Bitwise in 2013 with the idea that the technology industry could be used to fix a city--in their case, Fresno, CA. Seven years later, they've trained about 5,000 students and created over 1,000 new technology jobs in Fresno. A company headquartered in Fresno, California.

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Excellent Showing at 59 Days of Code Startup Competition

Software By Rob

I was a judge at last night’s 59 days of code startup competition here in Fresno. Im a serial web entrepreneur here to share what Ive learned in my 11 years as a self-funded startup founder. I cover topics that affect software and web startups of all sizes, but mostly relating to startups you can fund yourself.

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The Inside Story of a Small Startup Acquisition (Part 1)

Software By Rob

Indeed, I did buy my latest startup, but the deal was done from a spare bedroom of my suburban home in Fresno, California for less than most people pay for a new car. And the funds came from revenue generated by my portfolio of web applications and websites that I’ve built over the past several years. Conclusion.

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Memorable Postcard from a New Mechanic | Software by Rob

Software By Rob

We just moved to Fresno, CA and I’m looking for a new mechanic. Im a serial web entrepreneur here to share what Ive learned in my 11 years as a self-funded startup founder. I cover topics that affect software and web startups of all sizes, but mostly relating to startups you can fund yourself.

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Front End Developer Resume, An 11-pound Notebook, A 2-pound.

Software By Rob

Makes Fresno Web Design look like something out of 37Signals. The iPhone as Web Server – I’m racking my brain…trying to figure out a use for this. The iPhone as Web Server – I’m racking my brain…trying to figure out a use for this. at 4:58 pm The iPhone web server has one calling.

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Why Focusing on Traffic Can Kill Your Startup

Software By Rob

If you can do this dinner is on me when you come to Fresno. Im a serial web entrepreneur here to share what Ive learned in my 11 years as a self-funded startup founder. I cover topics that affect software and web startups of all sizes, but mostly relating to startups you can fund yourself. 4 Daniel Kuperman on 12.09.09

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My Report on StackOverflow DevDays

Software By Rob

Re-connecting I work from home and since I live in Fresno I don’t get out much. Im a serial web entrepreneur here to share what Ive learned in my 11 years as a self-funded startup founder. I cover topics that affect software and web startups of all sizes, but mostly relating to startups you can fund yourself.