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A Good Answer in a Business Plan Contest

Up and Running

All three of the others were strong business plans, with good product-market possibilities, strong technologies, and strong management. They’ve already won government approval, they’ve got patents, and their team includes the scientists responsible for the technology, and has an exclusive license from the university.

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Kentucky Innovation, Gonzeaux #5 — Marijuana & Other Secrets

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

One is a guy I just talked to in Louisville about his new software project. How do you take a disruptive innovation to market without risking life, limb, reputation, career, money, or the company? One of the reasons is they kill projects that don’t meet their standards — and consumers are none the wiser.