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How Groups are Closing the Security Skills Gap, Boosting Diversity

Xconomy

According to a 2015 study from Frost & Sullivan and the (ISC)² Foundation, there could be more than 1.5 Companies around the world are reevaluating their methods for recruiting and retaining top talent and, even in innovation hubs like Boston, there is serious competition for talent.

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Recruitment Goal In Obama Precision Med Study: 1M in 3 or 4 Years

Xconomy

The Obama administration’s push to sign up one million Americans for a long-term health study will start in New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Tucson, AZ, top health officials said today. The VA is running its own long-term study with nearly half a million participants so far.).

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OK, So Maybe Not ALL MBA Entrepreneurs Are Oxymorons

InfoChachkie

billion from 2010-2015. Minimal Science / Technology – Other than the technology associated with ecommerce, most successful MBA startups do not rely on technological innovations or fundamental, scientific discoveries to achieve a competitive advantage. Startups formed by Wharton, Harvard and Stanford MBA’s collectively raised $15.8

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Respect Competitors and Capitalize on Your Strengths

Startup Professionals Musings

They don’t realize that knocking competitors is assessed as a weakness and denying that you have any competition suggests there is no market for your solution. When comparing competition, don’t use fuzzy terms such as improved usability, faster, less expensive and more productive. Use real case studies and customer feedback.

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Startups Without Business Plans Are Expensive Hobbies

Startup Professionals Musings

There are no guarantees, but various studies have found that entrepreneurs who create a good plan generally double their chances of securing funding and building a successful business. Marty Zwilling ** First published on Entrepreneur.com on 1/16/2015. business business plan entrepreneur hobby startup'

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Everything You Need to Know About Hyperloop

Tech.Co

Founded by Shervin Pishevar, along with Brogan BamBrogan and Josh Giegel, Hyperloop One made its entrance into the Hyperloop market on February 2015 with a Forbes article and an announcement of $11.1 The SpaceX competition succeeded in opening up the Hyperloop market to new and innovative companies. Hardt Global Mobility.

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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. In addition to an Undergraduate Certificate, the Program is launching a Master of Technology Management degree in 2015.