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One Hand Clapping – Entrepreneurship In Ann Arbor, Michigan

Steve Blank

I spent a few days in March in Ann Arbor Michigan as a guest of Professor Thomas Zurbuchen , Associate Dean for Entrepreneurial Programs, and Doug Neal , Director of Center for Entrepreneurship in the Engineering School at the University of Michigan. Venture Capital ; met with the local hardware/software venture capital firm.

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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

Indeed, Silicon Valley was born as a center for weapon systems development and its software and silicon helped end the Cold War. And from then on, innovation in semiconductors, supercomputers, and software would be driven by startups, not the government. companies felt a patriotic duty to help their country defeat a common enemy.

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[Interview] Michael K. Levine, Author Of “People Over Process: Leadership for Agility”

YoungUpstarts

I was an early adopter in financial operations and software of lean operational and product development techniques that originated at Toyota, and then of agile as it was promulgated in the Manifesto. Before I wrote my first book I spent a few weeks at a University of Michigan seminar on lean product development.

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Jason Returns to the 313 for Startup Grind Detroit on April 5th

Feld Thoughts

Early in his career, Jason was a software engineer at Accenture. from the University of Michigan. In case you don’t know about Jason, prior to co-founding Foundry Group, Jason was a co-founder of SRS Acquiom and a Managing Director and General Counsel for Mobius Venture Capital. Prior to this, Jason was an attorney with Cooley.

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50 Places You Can Learn to Code (for Free) Online

YoungUpstarts

University of Michigan : From the University of Michigan, you’ll get access to great programming courses including Computer Vision and Internet History, Technology, and Security. Princeton : Through Princeton University’s Coursera site, you can find courses on algorithms, computer architecture, and networks.

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Dr. Dallas Dance Explains Why Leaders Should Never Stop Learning

The Startup Magazine

According to Dr. Sue Ashford of the University of Michigan Ross, a learning mindset is essential to keep companies ahead of the curve. For example, a growth-minded leader may take courses in the newest software programs used in their department. Leadership Skills Can Be Learned.

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Six Rebellious Beliefs That Can Change The Workplace

YoungUpstarts

Known for its joy-making philosophy, Menlo Innovations in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has made Inc. For example, BambooHR , a software development company based in Utah, has an anti-workaholic policy. Joy can open brains to better see connections and more options to solve work problems. magazine’s fastest growing U.S.

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