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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

Startup Professionals Musings

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. Strategic decision makers need to see the data, in addition to marketing and sales.

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Biz2Beach To Stream Live Here On TechZulu

Tech Zulu Event

Their featured speakers, who range in marketing and business expertise, will lead four intimate breakout discussions. He is also an advisor to multiple startups and regular speaker at conferences like SMX, SXSW Interactive, and PubCon. Garth pioneered Klout’s first Influence Marketing campaign with Virgin America.

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