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SpaceX Eyes IPO

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Hawthorne-based SpaceX , the commercial rocket firm of technology mogul Elon Musk, is reportedly looking to add itself to the list of Southern California technology firms aiming at at IPO. According to Musk at a conference Tuesday, the firm is considering an IPO filing sometime next year.

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Elon Musk Unveils Plans For Interplanetary Colonization

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Tech mogul Elon Musk is unveiling his plans for interplanetary colonization, starting with Mars, at a conference today, saying he is looking to make humans an "interplanetary species". Musk detailed further technical details of the spaceship--and rocket boosters currently under development at SpaceX--in a live streaming webcast.

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SpaceX Expands In Alabama

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Cleantech Group, known for a second-to-none network of investors, entrepreneurs, technologies and policy leaders, has developed a unique understanding of where commercial opportunity lies in the deployment of cleantech business models. Introducing Cleantech Focus Los Angeles, a networking event and conference focused on opportunties in water.

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Milken’s Global Conference | Inspiring, Surreal and Transformative

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The 17th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference wrapped up last month at the luxurious Beverly Hilton Hotel. Joining him on the panel was Kimbal Musk, CEO of The Kitchen Community and co-founder of PayPal and SpaceX. Education and Technology were also hot topics at the conference. Co-Founder and Executive Director, CODE2040.

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6 Ways To Strengthen Your Base As A Business Leader

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For example, no one should be convinced that Elon Musk is following someone else’s lead as he charges ahead with Tesla, SpaceX, and other initiatives. The challenge is how to develop that self-leadership in every aspiring entrepreneur and business professional role. Increase your own knowledge in areas of interest.

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Lean on Your Networks When Making Early Hires

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It may be the case that the engineer friend of yours at SpaceX won’t be able to join simply because she’s supporting her parents back home. If you hired an outstanding front-end software engineer, chances are they are friends with other outstanding software developers. Too much pressure may put pressure on your friendship.

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5 Elements Of Innovation That Are Not Product Related

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Use social media channels, as well as conferences, to develop and maintain relationships. Elon Musk does this masterfully when he talks about SpaceX going to Mars to assure the future of mankind, and learn about the origins of life. Reputation capital: visible track record for innovation.

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