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MediaLab acquires messaging app Kik, expanding its app portfolio

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MediaLab said it has “some ideas” for developing Kik going forwards, including making the app faster and reducing the amount of unwanted messages and spam bots. Buying the Kik messaging platform adds another social media weapon to the arsenal for MediaLab and its chief executive, Michael Heyward.

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High Functioning vs. Low Functioning Startup Boards

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I work hard to create working relationships with my fellow non-management board members in the same way that every investor ultimately works to develop strong working relationships with founders. cash & unallocated stock options) Should we raise capital, from whom, how much and at what price? The founders of a company are fighting.

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6 Keys To Growing Your Career Through The Gig Economy

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Assess your intellectual capital and how to increase it. More intellectual capital means that you are worth more today in the marketplace. Take advantage of any and all current opportunities, such as industry conferences and special projects, to increase your intellectual capital for current roles and gigs in the future.

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Save Your Spin for Someone Who Cares

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He had 2 weeks’ cash left in the bank and was facing massive layoffs or potentially bankruptcy. Our call recovered and we spent the rest of the time talking about the development of their management team and their product. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Raising Venture Capital Startup Advice startup technology vc.