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Reflections On 2017: Peter Cowen, Sutton Capital Partners

socalTECH

During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions from Southern California's "movers and shakers" in the technology industry. What was the biggest personal lesson you learned from 2017? What was the big news for you or your company this year?

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5 Tech Trends Startups Are Adopting In 2017

Tech.Co

It’s not about checking off as many technology trends, it is about finding useful and valuable trends that align with your goals and strategy for the rest of the year. Here are five trends startups are considering for their operations in 2017. Blockchain Technology. Plus, headsets and other tools are becoming more affordable.

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Down bad

TechCrunch LA

Things have already plunged so quickly at the signal of a recession that insiders fear a lengthy bear market could hit crypto far more brutally than expected — tearing tokens to lows far below the highs of the 2017 bull run. Without the promise of riches or with reduced interest in blockchain-based exclusivity, where will consumer demand go?

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Where You’d Least Expect Them

Xconomy

ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals 2017. ICPC World Finals 2017, held in Rapid City. In 2017, it was in Rapid City, South Dakota. It was always sort of shocking to people, even on a national level, when they would hear [that Rapid City was hosting ICPC 2017],” Jensen said. “The

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8 Ways The Maker Movement Turns Ideas Into Businesses

Startup Professionals Musings

This technology is not only spawning a new generation of entrepreneurs, but is also changing the educational landscape, all the way down to early grade school. Relationships are best built while working and learning together, rather than over drinks at a mixer or industry conference. Meeting the new consumer demand for customization.

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6 Guidelines On How And When To Use Non-Disclosures

Startup Professionals Musings

The same is true for strangers who may approach you at networking events or industry conferences. In today’s world of rapid innovation and new technologies, any individual or company should be hesitant to sign an agreement that limits their activities for more than two years, or is too broad in scope. Prepare a high-level pitch.

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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Announcing that you are a consultant, and hoping demand will set your focus, is not a good strategy. Use your knowledge of evolving needs and technology to add more value than competitors, and introduce clients to each other to build partnerships. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/09/2017.