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George Powell – Doing Well By Having Fun

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John Greathouse: You pulled out your old college skateboard in the early 1970’s when your son wanted one. Greathouse: What was the turning point, from making a wheels by hand in your kitchen to creating a business? After speaking with Mr. Powell, it was clear he fit the bill. Powell: To experiment, I needed about 10 molds.

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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

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Planning and dealing with extra-ordinary events: M&A, fund raising, crises. It’s your job to help them get oriented with the right amount of information so that when you come together you can focus on making good decisions or at least helping you discuss difficult topics rather than spending all of your time informing them.

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How This Startup Turned An April Fools Joke Into Customers

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Unlike many viral marketing events, the company''s latest guerilla marketing stunt was not luck. According to Michael, "We didn’t sit around for hours brainstorming what might make a great April Fool’s gag; in fact, we didn’t do much planning at all for Geo. If it doesn’t come easily, don’t force it.". Don''t Force It.

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