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An Unlikely Unicorn: Lynda.com’s Journey From Garage To $1.3B Sale

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A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Like a true entrepreneur, even though she was young, she took control of her life and pursued an alternative education. In 1995, Lynda wrote one of the first books on web design, Designing Web Graphics. Self Taught Is Well Taught.

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Interview: Lynda Weinman of Lynda.com

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free weekly Infochachkie articles! 8 ) I love the fact that you literally “wrote the book” on web design, because it was a book you wanted to read and it didn’t yet exist. Like a true entrepreneur, even though you were young, you took control of your life and pursued an alternative education.

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Interview: Lynda Weinman of Lynda.com

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free weekly Infochachkie articles! 8 ) I love the fact that you literally “wrote the book” on web design, because it was a book you wanted to read and it didn’t yet exist. Like a true entrepreneur, even though you were young, you took control of your life and pursued an alternative education.

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How This Entrepreneur Went From Poverty To CEO Of A Dead Sexy Startup

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A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Although he was excelling as a web designer, Don began to get the itch to start his own business. Don''s perseverance and chronically positive attitude is inspiring.

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He is focused on delivering real business value by educating clients about the latest proven technologies, strategies that deliver improved profits and operational efficiencies, and using technology to improve life. Ashley co-wrote a recent Newsweek article titled “Forget Brainstorming.&# Customer Care Today. About Quick-UX.

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