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Interview with Erik Rannala, MuckerLab

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To that end, last week, Los Angeles-based MuckerLab (www.muckerlab.com) announced its plans--and a big lineup of local CEO mentors--to start up a new, YCombinator- and TechStars-type program in Los Angeles, headed by former Silicon Valley venture capitalist Erik Rannala , and affiliated with the TechStars Network.

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8 Career Advancement Principles Of Ownership Thinking

Startup Professionals Musings

Steve Jobs started his technical career creating circuit boards at Atari, before joining Steve Wozniak to build personal computers in his garage. Be willing to invest in effort, before expecting results. Every business owner understands the need for making an investment first, before realizing any return or instant gratification.

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8 Incubators From Around the Country You Might Not Have Heard of Before

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The aim, according to the private college’s press release, is to provide “mentoring, advising and access to resources for up to 15 student- and community-run companies with a philanthropic twist.” Salt Lake City, Utah’s Westminster College debuted it’s Social Impact Incubator on August 30 of this year.

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For an Entrepreneur, an MBA is not King

Startup Professionals Musings

More importantly, as a parent or mentor, what should you advise young potential entrepreneurs about getting an MBA? Schwab pioneered first the discount brokerage industry and then online investing, capitalizing on the Internet to build the leading online trading company. He even had to overcome dyslexia as a student.