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Business Travel Decline Due To COVID And Environmental Concerns

YoungUpstarts

The number of flights in the United States was reduced by over 70% in April, seven times more than the impact of the financial crisis of 2008. The two largest markets are the United States and China. The global lockdown, due to the pandemic, has forced companies to digitize their operations. Environmental concerns.

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Ideas to Help You Capitalize on the Sports Betting Boom in the United States

The Startup Magazine

As more states legalize sports betting – likely more will follow suit as a way to drum up some extra tax revenue – it is an excellent time to get in and capitalize on the booming and competitive industry as a gaming entrepreneur. An “expert” without a history and reviews will likely not get any business.

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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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Why 2016 Will Be A Turning Point For Startups And Other Software And Tech Firms

YoungUpstarts

With tax filing deadlines right around the corner, and with tax planning still on everyone’s mind, I thought now would be the perfect time to remind entrepreneurs and executives in the software and tech space of an opportunity that could be the difference in ensuring the future success of their businesses.

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

Steve Blank

During World War II the United States did something its adversaries did not; it enlisted professors and graduate students as civilians in 105 colleges and universities to build advanced weapon systems — nuclear weapons, radar, etc. And the best startups spun out of Stanford were building components for weapon systems.

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Listen To the Haters So You Can Prove Them Wrong

YoungUpstarts

I never paid my dues at a corporate job. I had a husband who was gone more hours than he was home, working at a technology startup while getting his MBA at night. Less than ten years later , I had taken my healthcare tech company from a concept to a business – a business that someone wanted to buy. First, receive.

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The Resilience Of American Business: How One Business Has Grown And Adapted During The Pandemic

YoungUpstarts

Brick and mortar type businesses were forced in many states to close their doors for the safety of their patrons and employees. Doing so also closed their doors to a source of revenue they relied heavily on to keep their business alive and operating. There were certain companies who appreciated the experience and Expo’s due diligence.