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What I’ve Learned About Venture Funding

Both Sides of the Table

The longer I do this the more humbled I become. Not the kind of false, humblebrag, “I’m always ready to learn” kind of humble but the “who the f**k knows” and “G-d I hope I’m right” sort of humble. The industry did that in 2007. ” I know what I know. 10 is the new 3.

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Some People Are Indispensable, But No One Is Irreplaceable

InfoChachkie

Matching Maintenance With Productivity. Some will do so in a quiet, unselfish fashion based on Humble Pride , while others will act as A- Players , delivering results while generating negative, unintended consequences. Consider the following chart, which compares an employee’s productivity with their maintenance.

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Create An Industry Alliance Entrepreneurs: Need Friends On The Startup Playground

InfoChachkie

Creating an effective alliance requires a delicate balance between humbleness and hubris, as described more fully in Humble Pride. By centering our alliances around our products and not our company, each group was comprised of complimentary partners. BDC employees are used to playing by the rules, so give them a rulebook.

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: Go Fast, but Don’t Hurry

Frank Addante

Under Process, Over Deliver So, you need to develop a product? ► 2006 (20) ► December (2) Just Say What it Is 12 Proven Guidelines for Rapid Product Development. At my current company, the Rubicon Project , our top priority is product development. How do you ensure you develop the right product?

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Interview: Thorsten von Eicken of RightScale

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I thought the analogy was preposterous back in 2006-2007 but it has become obvious. 6) You epitomize what I always tell my students – “A Humble Pride based on ethics and honesty is an entrepreneur’s strategic advantage, not a handicap.” Copyright © 2007-11 by J. Let me answer ‘why computing needs RightScale.’