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From Agency to Enterprise Software: The Evolution of Buddy Media

This is going to be BIG.

I decided to go back through the Wayback Machine to figure out what Buddy has called itself over the years: 7/27/2007 – Application Developer: Buddy Media is the leading developer of applications for the emerging new media platforms, including Facebook, MySpace and other social media sites. Social Media Software.

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Looking Back On Tech, Startups, And VC In 2018

Haystack

Technology is, like water, flowing and seeping into nearly every sector and eventually into most of the global economy. 4/ Global Trade Wars Are For Real. companies, more sensitivity around technology IP and security. 1/ Social Network Interference. 6/ Venture Capital In Expansion Phase. 3/ Crypto Hibernation.

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Eastern European Champions & the 4 V’s of Big Data

Cracking the Code

I would categorize these champions in two camps: the “Local Champions” and the “Global Champions”. The second category is composed of companies that have developed a unique IP locally and marketed it worldwide - typically in the gaming, software, security or mobile sectors. I will elaborate a bit on the first one – Big Data.

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Smart Contracts on Bitcoin

Version One Ventures

Security: Bitcoin is the world’s largest supercomputer powered by global excess energy markets. I recommend reading Bitcoin for the Open Minded Skeptic by Paradigm’s Matt Huang to better understand Bitcoin’s product market fit as a global SoV. Liquidity: you can get in and out of BTC anywhere in the world within minutes.

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Six Nudges: Creating A Sense Of Urgency For Higher Conversion Rates!

Occam's Razor

Below is a collection of nudges, curated from my global experiences, influenced by research and data I’ve access to. Delivery times based on geo/IP/mobile phone location. Social cues to the rescue. Delivery times based on geo/IP/mobile phone location. The last couple of months have not been great for social networks.

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10 Steps to Expand Your Market Share Worldwide

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Maybe you even want to go global with your brand but don’t know-how. The good news is that globalization of business is easy when done right. The first thing you need to do before attempting the globalization of your business is prepare all the content for localization. Register Your Domain Names Globally.

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6 critical tips for launching a startup while holding a day job | VentureBeat

venturebeat.com

For example, you know that to avoid social media shitstorms you’re supposed to have stupendous customer service , so you claim as much on your website. As for the employer, I would say don't compete with your employer and don't come close to using any IP of theirs. You have to work in fits and spurts.