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Many Startups Stumble on International Cultures

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are a few examples from my personal experience: You need to translate/localize your products. Our own subsidiary, of a major technology company, started to repair and service competitive products in order to maintain our own technical staff and service capabilities. Respect local customs and practices.

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What Makes an Entrepreneur? Four Letters: JFDI

Both Sides of the Table

I spent nearly a decade building software for large companies and then advising companies on the same. Yes, I know it’s my job as the CEO to be the coach for people and that’s fine. A couple of quick stories / examples: 1. Good entrepreneurs have a penchant for doing vs. over-analyzing. Making Things Happen.

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International Cultures are Key Business Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

As a follow-on to that article, here are a few examples from my personal experience: You need to translate/localize your products. Our own subsidiary, of a major technology company, started to repair and service competitive products in order to maintain our own technical staff and service capabilities.