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With Greathouse Comes Great Responsibility

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Design together, the course that introduced the idea for brightblu, they were concurrently taking three other classes: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Marketing and Art of the CEO. For a video interview between John Greathouse and Kevin O’Connor, check out: Kevin O’Connor Shares The Secrets Of Business Success. Fall quarter of Sr.

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How Tony Hawk And The Bones Brigade Broke The Rules & Owned The Market

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John Greathouse: How did the Bones Brigade come together? In this second installment of my conversation with George Powell, Founder and President of Skate One , he describes how Tony Hawk and the other members of the Bones Brigade revolutionized skateboarding and made it cool again, after its near death in the late-1980’s.

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Guerilla Marketing Fail – What I Learned From The Austin Police

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Acrobatic ninjas, the Austin Police and several livid tradeshow executives – a perfect recipe for a reality television show, but not a great combination for Seth Epstein’s startup, Social Stay. Both the video and Seth’s post are excellent primers regarding how to deal with guerilla marketing gone wrong. By: Seth Epstein.

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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

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By now you have many smart people around your board but probably people who don’t totally understand the nuances of your employees, customers, sales reps, marketing messages, technology challenges, competitors and strategic choices. In the Early Days. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions. Mentorship.

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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? In order to try your ideas in the real market place. After speaking with Mr. Powell, it was clear he fit the bill.

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Confessions Of A VC: Crap – Why I Passed On Uber’s Seed Round

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A VC has done their job when their funds include enough great companies to generate an industry-leading outcome. Thus, while it is painful for a great investment to pass you by, the pain is wistful, not acute. i thought it was a great idea given how crappy cabs are and it seems to be getting traction. If so, not a great fit.

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The 12 Laws Of Entrepreneurial Power

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3) Law 8 - Make Other People Come To You – Use Bait If Necessary. Let your actions convey your capabilities - deliver value to your customers rather than promises of future greatness. Don''t let the market define your venture, its culture or its go-to-market strategy. Greene''s book. 7) Law 25 - Re-Create Yourself.

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