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UCSB Tops Harvard & Wharton In Startup Wars

InfoChachkie

Instead of a traditional business school''s case study and textbook approach, UCSB''s Technology Management Program (TMP) emphasizes experiential learning. Unlike most university programs that are over architected and underfunded, the TMP evolved organically, based on the demands of its students and input from the local community.

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How I Got My Teen from Cs to Bs in Two Weeks

Eric Greenspan

My 16 year old was living with his mom this past year as my business of 12 years went under in June of 2012. Instead of demanding he do his work, I jumped in and worked with him. I helped him study and I made it fun. I’m a good father and I love them more than my own life. You get what I mean.

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Twitter for Business Misses Critical Body Language

Startup Professionals Musings

Whether it’s a business or personal interaction, multiple studies show that as much as 50-65% of the communication is nonverbal. Amazingly, it leveled off in 2012, only due to Twitter, which has already superseded SMS texting in volume of messages. Email volume just continues to increase.

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Pausing To Reflect: Veteran’s Day | Interview with Veteran and Tech Enthusiast Dustan Batton

Tech Zulu Event

Being on the other side of the planet demands as much. MM: What did you study? I also joined the staff of CALinnovates in 2012. Clear communication is a hallmark of a well-trained member of the military. But I also learned how to communicate much better with my family. MM: What tools did you use to stay in touch?

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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

Both Sides of the Table

Yes, I studied Ricardo’s theory of Comparative Advantage in college that says that lower-skilled jobs should move to countries with lower labor costs, but Andy Grove’s point about loss of skills in manufacturing leading to a decline in innovation in the next technology wave is both real and troubling.