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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: 3. Virtual Location, Location, Location

Frank Addante

Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. My solution: cast a wider net. Of all of my companies, communication was probably the strongest at L90, even though the engineering and design team were completely separated from sales, marketing, business development and customer service. Zondigo, Inc.

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason

Frank Addante

Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. I think that safety net goes away after the 5th grade. I always tell sales reps that were not there to talk about -our- business, were there to talk about -their- business. Visit StrongMail Website Startup 4.0: Zondigo, Inc. Startup 3.0: Be scrappy.

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: Be Best at Something

Frank Addante

Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. It will help your company stay focused, it will build confidence in your entire organization (especially your sales/marketing team) and most importantly, your customers/users will think to go to you first. Visit StrongMail Website Startup 4.0: Zondigo, Inc.

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