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In 15 Years From Now Half of US Universities May Be in Bankruptcy. My Surprise Discussion with @ClayChristensen

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Startup Grind was a truly awesome conference and Derek the consumate host. But while universities are developing online content they are not fundamentally disrupting leaning because the method of delivery is not a new business model. I hope to be asked back for next year’s event. “Online education is truly going to kill us.”

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How to Configure Your Startup Team

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Early-stage companies shouldn’t: outsource core product development, have consulting firms build it for them to speed up time-to-market, shouldn’t hire too many business people until product is complete and early product/market fit tested. Engineering is critical but it is not everything.

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One of the Biggest Mistakes Enterprise Startups Make

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Referenceable means they are willing to be part of your sales collateral, willing to take calls from key leads, willing to speak at your conferences, etc. Why would you have your most important success factor (successful implementations) outsourced to a third-party where you don’t control quality and who is strictly mercenary (i.e.

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A Conversation With Appetize's Kevin Anderson On Getting Customer Service Right

socalTECH

This year, we're again sponsoring the Recurring Revenue Conference (www.recurringrevenueconference.com), presented by Sutton Capital Partners. Lots of startups talk about trying to outsource all their customer support. The Recurring Revenue Conference , Presented by Sutton Capital Partners, is being held on April 12th.

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Non-Technical Entrepreneurs Need the Right Partner

Startup Professionals Musings

This approach only works if you know them, are willing and able to talk face-to-face, or meet them in at a conference or another business setting. Outsource your technical requirements. Your non-technical interview needs to determine if there is a chemistry match, passion, integrity, and willingness to work with others on your team.

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Dual Founders Manage Technology Startups Better

Startup Professionals Musings

This approach only works if you know them, are willing and able to talk face-to-face, or meet them in at a conference or another business setting. Outsource your technical requirements. Your non-technical interview needs to determine if there is a chemistry match, passion, integrity, and willingness to work with others on your team.

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The Most Important Panel You’ll Ever Attend | SXSW 2012

Tech Zulu Event

This year’s South By South West conference in Austin, Texas, is days away. Los Angeles’s very own Espree Devora (aka The Girl That Gets It Done ), has put together quite the exciting event for this year’s SXSW conference. One mastermind focuses on how to outsource development and programming.

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