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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: Elements of Sustainable Companies

Frank Addante

Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Web Development & Marketing Technology) Exit: evolved into L90 (next company) Lesson: What you dont know cant stop you. A market on the path to a $1B potential allows for error and time for real margins to develop. Startup 3.0: Be scrappy.

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: The Kool-Aid Test: “Why do I need anything? Why do I need yours? Why do I need it now?"

Frank Addante

Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Web Development & Marketing Technology) Exit: evolved into L90 (next company) Lesson: What you dont know cant stop you. Put yourself in the shoes of your customers or users. Startup 3.0: Be scrappy. ReaXions, Inc. Why do I need it now?"

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: Venture Capital - What's the rush?

Frank Addante

Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Web Development & Marketing Technology) Exit: evolved into L90 (next company) Lesson: What you dont know cant stop you. Customers validate businesses. (Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical.

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: Just Say What it Is

Frank Addante

Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Web Development & Marketing Technology) Exit: evolved into L90 (next company) Lesson: What you dont know cant stop you. Customers immediately knew what we did and we established a supreme perspective by adding one descriptive word, "Premium".

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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. Web Development & Marketing Technology) Exit: evolved into L90 (next company) Lesson: What you dont know cant stop you. (Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Startup 3.0: Be scrappy. ReaXions, Inc.

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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. Web Development & Marketing Technology) Exit: evolved into L90 (next company) Lesson: What you dont know cant stop you. (Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Startup 3.0: Be scrappy. ReaXions, Inc.

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: 12 Proven Guidelines for Rapid Product Development

Frank Addante

Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Web Development & Marketing Technology) Exit: evolved into L90 (next company) Lesson: What you dont know cant stop you. I think our team at L90 was one of the most efficient and customer-focused development teams ever to be assembled.