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6 Forward-thinking Businesses That Are Making the World a Better Place

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Bonus points for the fact that they partner with the social enterprise Vision Spring to facilitate training for optometrists and eye glass manufacturers in the same countries that they donate glasses to (India, Guatemala, and Bangladesh to name a few), so the communities also receive opportunities for sustainable income.

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Dreams of Growth and Expansion

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And for coffee distribution, you’ll have to press elbows with Starbucks in Guatemala. All markets are global. Use that wifi, encrypted, 24/7 technology to stay in touch. If you decide to produce toilets, sinks and showers, you’ll have to go to Japan. The textile factories are in Buenos Aires. Find out what they’re doing.

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Bridging the Gap: How Semantic Web can move into the mainstream through SXSW

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However, from the developer’s perspective, using semantic web technologies enabled a new type of publishing platform including easy data integration, inferencing , etc. Nevertheless, there is still a huge gap in understanding and adoption between semantic web technologies and the general web audience (my mom and developers).

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6 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Industries That Are Ripe For Disruption

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The decision on which industry one should venture in is often determined by factors such as advancement in technology and availability of capital. In most industries, as technology and automation streamline processes, margins contract. It hasn’t kept pace with global competition. Is your industry ready for a change?

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28 Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips and Tricks of Staying Motivated

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Technology advancements mean that we are even more connected and it’s much harder to shut off since you can’t just leave your work at the office. Thanks to Mike Swigunski, Global Career ! #10- Today they are all their own success stories: Chef, Coding Engineer and Peace Corps Heatlhcare Educator in Guatemala.

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Crazy! 189 Answers To The Top Startup Questions On Your Mind

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I think it’s a huge mistake to outsource technology as a startup. I can’t offer any amazing technology or IP, but I can solve a few problems by just doing it “right”, and not the way it’s being forced on people right now. Hope that helps. P.S. I bet your gut told you to launch early & often. Listen to it.

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26 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Industries That Are Ripe For Disruption

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The decision on which industry one should venture in is often determined by factors such as advancement in technology and availability of capital. These days, the global automobile sector is undergoing massive change. The automobile industry's technologies have advanced at a breakneck pace. Is your industry ready for a change?