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Startup Mentors

SoCal CTO

Then we discussed how they could go about finding this startup business advisor. Great question and I believe that just like finding a Technical Advisor for your startup is critical, finding a good mentor is critical. These are not mutually exclusive and good mentors and advisors get into both.

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The Power of “In Person” – Why Distributed Teams are Less Effective

Both Sides of the Table

We spend hours of seemingly “wasted&# time just in these informal chats simply shooting the shit. In a world where 90% of communications is non-verbal imagine what is lost on conference calls. I believe that startup tech companies need to develop a technical DNA and this doesn’t happen when you outsource.

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

Tech.Co

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.” More information is available through a FAQ on 1776’s site. The Travel Experience Incubator.

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10 Marketing Lessons for Early-Stage Tech Startups

Both Sides of the Table

Most people totally advise against stealth. In my experience, entrepreneurs who are overly paranoid or are information hoarders rarely do well. Marketing futures can be really good for enterprise software companies where the information is passed between sales rep and potential customer in terms of near-term roadmap.

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What Makes an Entrepreneur? Four Letters: JFDI

Both Sides of the Table

You are constantly faced with decisions and there is always incomplete information. I spent nearly a decade building software for large companies and then advising companies on the same. He would have found somebody technical and inspired that individual to work for equity or deferred payment. This paralyzes most people.

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DefCon 22 | DISOBEY!

Tech Zulu Event

Upon entering most every conference, attendees are normally offered a name-tag or some other such identifier to indicate that they have paid for admission. Talks at DefCon are mostly focused on topics in information security, some with very practical real-world applications and implications. No, your information is not secure!