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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Sam & Rahul have worked closely together on “innovate & operate” since the earliest days of MakeSpace. and we were met with weak demand, slow growth and high costs.

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Even the Smartest VCs Sometimes Get it Wrong – Bill Gurley and Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

Bill’s closing line, “The reason why Silicon Valley is so successful is that it’s so fxxxng far away from Washington” received great applause. And why was Bill’s advice of staying away from Washington flawed for startups? We were content Washington didn’t know we existed. Regulation What’s regulatory capture? Why is it bad?

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Mark Hauser’s Hauser Private Equity Spearheads Major Deals in Industrial Sector

The Startup Magazine

When looking for co-investors Mark Hauser searches for those with strong operational strengths , and Revelstoke’s strategic expertise and experience in the healthcare sector made them an ideal partner for the deal. Another frequent partner for Hauser Private Equity is the Santa Monica-based Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

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How MakeSpace Recently Closed $30 million in New Funding

Both Sides of the Table

million in capital to build out its operations in 4 cities: New York City , Los Angeles , Chicago and Washington D.C. Just over a year ago I wrote about how MakeSpace had raised $17.5 If you have a storage need in one of these cities please consider checking out MakeSpace. years of software development.

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Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in 2022

Board Effect

Administration and operations are the backbones of nonprofit organizations. It can be challenging to define how funding for operations will translate into helping more people, and a plan of action will help get the point across. Capacity Building Grants: Washington State. Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.

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4 Questions To Ask Before You Hire An App Developer

YoungUpstarts

A B2B research, ratings and reviews platform located in Washington, DC, they provide in-depth client reviews, data-driven content and vetted market leaders. Equally, an app developer that specialises for example in iPhone apps may not grasp the different design patterns for Android or properly leverage that device’s operating system.

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How To Reevaluate Your Business Expenses

The Startup Magazine

The Washington Post advises us that over a hundred thousand small businesses have shuttered due to the pandemic’s impact on the economy. For the companies that survived till reopening, the shadow of responsibility hasn’t dissipated over their operations.