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Free Government Money for Startups

David Teten

A few weeks ago, Fred Wilson discussed the role of government grants in helping launch tech companies. Fred is not a fan and argues that evaluating and aiding early-stage companies is not a core competency of government organizations. California. o Southern California Innovation Project. o New York Grant Watch.

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Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

For the past 26 years, Majid has founded, led, turned-around and merged several companies in various industries, as well as providing consulting services to corporate executives in the areas of technology, governance, turn-around and strategy. He has written several books on intellectual property law. a communications tool for enterprises.

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Out of the Crisis #3, Jen Pahlka and Raylene Yung on creating the U.S. Digital Response

Startup Lessons Learned

Deputy Chief Technology Officers Cori Zarek and Ryan Panchadsaram to help all levels of government with COVID-19 response and delivery of services. Highlights from the show Jen describes her background in government-tech partnerships. (2:52) 12:44) A look at the three waves of requests coming from government. (14:06)

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How we changed the way the U.S. government commercializes science: Errol Arkilic — Part 1 of Episode 6 on Sirius XM Channel 111

Steve Blank

In my interview with Errol, we discussed the origins of the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps), how and why it was created, and how it changed the way the government commercializes scientific research. government needs your help,’ and I remember saying, ‘The U.S. government accelerator that takes no equity.

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How To Start An Environmental Consulting Business In 5 Easy Steps

YoungUpstarts

These skills are highly sought after by governments and businesses who want either to go green, or to comply with environmental regulations. As you pursue your degree, or during summer breaks, try working as an intern at a private or government environmental consulting firm. Step 6: Find Consulting Gigs.

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Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics

SoCal CTO

He is well known in the Southern California Technology scene for his work producing the Digital Family event series, along with the MOTM (Meeting of the Minds) series. What networking events in Los Angeles or Southern California do you go to? " Kurt has a great background in sales and marketing.

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Coolest Mobile Business Ideas To Consider as a Career

Women Entrepreneurs Can

An Airstream in Austin, Texas, sells designer shoes, and you can buy knitting supplies from a converted Little Debbie’s truck in Southern California. Malls may be closing, but the American Mobile Retailer Association says there are thousands of truck-based trendsetters all across American. Mobile Salon.

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