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Los Angeles’s Secret to Startup Success

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When Los Angeles, CA was listed as the fastest-growing tech startup region in 2014, many guesses were raised about the root cause of its success. Money: In 2014, Los Angeles startups received more than $3 billion in funding. Could it be the large number of new companies? Is it the culture or community atmosphere? s Startup Future.

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UCSB Tops Harvard & Wharton In Startup Wars

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According to a recent Forbes article , UC Santa Barbara''s Technology Management Program offers students a superior startup education over the University of Pennsylvania (home of Wharton), as well Harvard, Northwestern and even its acclaimed southern neighbor, the University of Southern California. All-Star Alumni. Am I biased?

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Fuel50: Helping Employees Figure Out Their Career Path, With Anne Fulton

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You can find a mentor, a coach, a project, or experience, to help you prepare for the role you are looking for. That was in 2014, and that was our pivot moment. It all happened in 2014, really fast. The education around new products and bringing them to the market is the same in both markets. versus New Zealand?

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More Successful New Entrepreneurs Are Baby Boomers

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. Boomer investors are much more likely to get in the game with a high focus on mentoring and give-back, as well as the financial return potential.

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Don't Let These 7 Excuses Sink Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

When I heard a friend and business mentor say, “Your startup won’t fail if you don’t quit,” I realized that every entrepreneur should adopt “never give up” as their mantra. Yet if you already have some early adopters, that''s a good indication that real marketing and education will likely bring your product or service mass acceptance.

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13 Ecosystem Builders That Are Boosting Startup Growth

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BlackTech Week was created in 2014, and in four short years, they’ve gained over 2700 participants, 150 speakers, and 3 pitch competitions. The Kauffman Foundation centers their work around programs for entrepreneurs and educational programs aimed at students from pre-kindergarten through college. BlackTech Week (Miami, FL).

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Let Me Count The Ways Entrepreneurs Fund Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” These are government funds allocated to support new technologies and important causes, like education, medicine, and social needs. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 10/03/2014.

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