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The Startup of the Year 2018 Application Is Open

Tech.Co

Since 2006, the Startup of the Year competition has been showcasing early-stage startups in a way that only we can. And, fortunately for you and your new venture, applications are open for Startup of the Year 2018. In fact, last year the competition represented 43 US states and 46 countries! The Mission. The Prizes. The Details.

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Smart Homes and Paying Off Debt Win at Startup Night SXSW 2018

Tech.Co

The spirit of optimism is alive and well at SXSW 2018. Sesame is designed with military-grade encryption, users can decide who gains access to their lock and receive updated on lock/unlock activity. “ Without of the support from my team and family, I wouldn’t have the guts to even apply for this competition. .

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Make Yourself A Key Sustainable Competitive Advantage

Startup Professionals Musings

The only “sustainable competitive advantage” in business is self-awareness. I was struck by this assertion in a new book, “ The Messy Middle ,” by Scott Belsky, who has spent more than a decade leading in the worlds of technology, design, and startups. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/17/2018.

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Meet the 25 Startups Competing at SXSW Startup Night 2018

Tech.Co

And while that cliché has been said about everything in the Lone Star state for years, it rings particularly true for the hottest startups showcasing their big innovations at SXSW Startup Night 2018 presented by the Kauffman Foundation and TechCo. Tapping into a niche community is part of Quirktastic Media’s competitive advantage.

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13 Ecosystem Builders That Are Boosting Startup Growth

Tech.Co

BlackTech Week was created in 2014, and in four short years, they’ve gained over 2700 participants, 150 speakers, and 3 pitch competitions. BlackTech Week was created by the leadership team from Code Fever to accelerate and support the innovation of black communities through training, networks and funding. “

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OK, So Maybe Not ALL MBA Entrepreneurs Are Oxymorons

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MBA’s are trained to design, organize and manage such large-scale, complicated operations. Large Capital Requirements – MBA’s, especially those from top schools, have access to significant amounts of capital, primarily through their alumni and peer networks. billion from 2010-2015. and Wharton 2.7%.

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8 Keys To Market Delivery Of Innovative Technologies

Startup Professionals Musings

Since I am a techie at heart, I always get excited when founders pitch their new innovation as “disruptive,” meaning that it is so unique that it will create a new market and disrupt the existing value network, displacing established products and markets. Take advantage of big data and modern design tools.