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A Google Docs interview with Richard Simms, co-founder of Tech Talent South

Jeff Hilimire

Our mission at TTS is to develop more tech talent in the South through beginner-focused programs teaching web development and computer programming. Right now, we run programs here in Atlanta (where we started the company) as well as in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Asheville, NC. When did you start TTS and what led you to do that?

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Startup Lessons Learned

The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. ▼ April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 Expo SF (May.

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24 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

My firm, atCommunications, LLC—a Chicago-based Web development and digital marketing agency—is this year celebrating its 20th year in business! Meanwhile, I was doing a great job creating content for my website and ranking in the search engines – so good a job, that people wanted to hire me to handle their content and SEO.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share their Favorite Quotes

Hearpreneur

So much so, that I hired an artist to paint a mural of this quote in my office so I can be reminded of taking risks in my business on a daily basis and to inspire all those I come in contact with to do the same! . #5 Thanks to Ryan Fitzgerald, Raleigh Realty. #7 Ralph Waldo Emerson. 5 – Expensive Professional.