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Fixing Tech’s Gender Problem Starts With Company Culture

InfoChachkie

It wasn't until the early 1960's, when men realized the power and prestige associated with software development, that women were not so subtly pushed out of the profession. Despite men's inroads into software development, many women continued to make significant contributions in the field of software design until the early 1970's.

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Five Startup Tips From Bill Gates

InfoChachkie

"The best way to prepare [to be a programmer] is to write programs, and to study great programs that other people have written. Mark noted that even if an entrepreneur does not become a master developer, by simply understanding the software development process, they will be a more effective startup leader.

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Entrepreneurship: Nature vs. Nurture? A Religious Debate

Both Sides of the Table

There have been many studies done on the topic including looking at twins raised in separate families. There have been studies of adopted children to their natural parents versus the parents that raised them. I have also seen studies on “birth order.&#. You’re not born into being a world-class software developer.

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Journey Platform To Build Data Gathering Mobile Apps | Co-founder Interview Conrad Hofmeyr

Tech Zulu Event

The founders all hail from the University of Stellenbosch where we studied engineering together, and include Conrad Hofmeyr, Ralf Kistner, Malan Joubert (who is also a founder of FireID , a mobile security company) and Philip Joubert. Any competition? Who are the founders and their backgrounds? How unique are you from it?

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The Startup Guide To SXSW Panel Picking

Tech Zulu Event

Entrepreneurism / Monetization design, Recruiting, Software development. . Collaboration Over Competition: Competitors as Business Partners. Entrepreneurism / Monetization competition, ecommerce, small business. . From an introduction to value pricing to case studies to client relationships, how value pricing can.

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