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Here’s Why a Booming Tech Market May Fool You into Thinking You’re Successful

Both Sides of the Table

I’d like to do a few posts on what life looks like on the way up and perhaps how to keep your head on straight and avoid drinking your own Kool Aid because as I often advise entrepreneurs on irrational exuberance, “ In a strong wind even turkeys can fly.” Create company measures for success that go beyond financial metrics.

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Lean Business Planning with Tim Berry [VIDEO]

Up and Running

We’re looking at our lean business planning is about strategy, tactics, concrete specifics including milestones, metrics, tasks and schedule, and essential numbers to run a business, all of which lead to managing cash flow. As we look at the categories, she’s not having ham sandwiches versus turkey sandwiches.

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Why International Startups Love NY, and NY VCs Love International Startups

David Teten

New York is now the second-most-active tech ecosystem in the US on all key metrics, after the Bay Area. Other New York initiatives include the World Innovation Tour to Asia organized by New York International and four Asian governments; Startup Global New York City ; and the GlobalNY program. .