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Reflections on 2016: Cody Simms, Techstars

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Today, we have Cody Simms , Executive Director of Techstars (www.techstars.org), which has been very active this year in the startup accelerator and mentoring area. What do you think will have the biggest impact on the technology industry in 2017? You'll be able to see all the many 2016 reflections here as they are posted.

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Data Scientist Team Share Lessons Learned From Competition

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They left the competition with their lessons learned and came back to win first place in 2017. “To Here is what Liu and Huang did to tweak their approach to the 2017 event based on these lessons learned: “Get to the church on time.” This article is courtesy of the Galvanize blog.

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Xconomy Special Report: 12 San Diego Tech Startup to Watch in 2017

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I started with a list of companies already screened by the San Diego Venture Group’s annual venture summit, and consulted with investors and startup mentors to refine the list.

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8 Strategies For Winning As A Freelancer Or Employee

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Use blogging, outside publication, and speaking or mentoring opportunities to establish credibility and stand out above peers. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/12/2017. Market yourself both inside and outside your current job. The days of being somehow found as a hardworking introvert in the back room are gone.

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6 Keys to Becoming an Influencer for More Business

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Based on my current role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I will paraphrase and recommend Whiddon’s top techniques in business terms: Build an image of likability and rapport. Actively participating in social media is the place to start, including blogging and positively responding to customer feedback, to build a growing crowd of followers.

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7 Ways To Take The Lead In Building A Personal Brand

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In my long-time role as a mentor and business advisor, I still see too many people who are waiting to be found as a candidate for their dream role, or waiting for investors to find their startup. Start a blog and write for industry forums and newsletters. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/24/2017.

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