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Ryan Blair, HashtagOne: From Gang Member, To Entrepreneur, To Anti-VC

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I want to invest in entrepreneurs that have the capacity to be number one at whatever they are doing, and do it within our skill base, which is direct-to-consumer. So, now, as a VC, I swore I'd never treat entrepreneurs like those VCs treated me. I love entrepreneurs. What's the theme of your investments? I know all of that.

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7 Ways to Use Data and Analytics for Strategic Change

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Yet, in my role as a small business advisor, I still see many founders and executives who see data and analytics primarily as a measurement device on current results, rather than using it to evolve the business strategy and direction. Be sure to get multiple views of insights and implications from advisors that you trust.

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Biz2Beach To Stream Live Here On TechZulu

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He is also an advisor to multiple startups and regular speaker at conferences like SMX, SXSW Interactive, and PubCon. GroupPrice was recently named in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 100 Brilliant Companies for 2011. Founder’s Table, CEO, CTO, CIO, COO, and President, CallFire.

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