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

Steve Blank

Without a clear explanation of why this had been done, startups, which were already being funded by ever-increasing pools of venture capital, abandoned cooperation with the Defense Department and focused on high returns on social media and commercial applications.

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Spredfast Lays Off 47 Employees and Closes its Wisconsin Office

SiliconHills

In a reorganization and move to cut costs, Spredfast recently notified the state of Wisconsin of its plans to close its Madison office and layoff 47 employees.

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

#12- To help companies make money Photo Credit: Mark Lindquist Digital Air Strike is an award-winning automotive social media and digital engagement company that I started from my kitchen table in 2010 despite the ongoing recession. Thanks to Colin Merrill, Wisconsin Junk Cars ! #26- Thanks to Mark Lindquist, Community Phone !

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Future Trends They See in Their Industry

Hearpreneur

As big data, social media and flexible manufacturing grow more prevalent, customization will become more prevalent. Personal branding is becoming more popular as people want to express themselves in the workplace and on social media. Thanks to Ryne Lambert, Sell My House In Wisconsin ! #19-

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Referrals: Worth Their Weight In Gold or Passing The Buck.

Tim Keane

.  For instance, I've recently written "Bill, I'd like you to consider talking to Ned at Newco who has an intriguing start up that's made some traction in the party planning/social media space as evidenced by some good stats on customer sign-up and early salres results.  I'm attaching a deck. . 

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27 Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips and Tricks of Staying Motivated

Hearpreneur

Using online groups and connecting via social media has been a great way to not only motivate each other, but to constantly be inspired by others’ work. I just kept pushing through and opened an online shop and stayed connected with my customers through social media. Thanks to Christina Orso. #12-

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Never Mind the Valley: Here's Madison

ReadWriteStart

Madison, Wisconsin has always been known as a progressive town - in part because it's home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Merlin (short for Madison Entrepreneur Resource, Learning and Innovation Network) Mentors was developed with the support of various programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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