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Why Reed Hastings Should be Applauded for Netflix Split

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If you haven’t read Reed’s explanation of this split make sure you read it (of course, after you’re done with this post ) —> here. And many people actually still use Evite. It’s simply brilliant. He acknowledged mistakes in his past communications and apologized. It defied logic. A note for industry.

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Skate Where the Puck is Going

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And of course – badges. I hope they are because badges will run their course. Last year’s passé terms that even entrepreneurs cringe at (and the best are embarrassed to lead with) are social network, social media and social games. And, yes, somebody has got to kill off evite. Fawking badges. OK, I get it.

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How to Decrease the Odds That Your Startup Fails

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If you look at the structure of the travel industry above – of course we know that the hotel industry is fragmented while the airline industry is reasonable consolidated. But I’m investing on the assumption you will be successful, of course. You may have paid marketing: SEM, Social Media Ads, Banner Ads, email lists, etc.

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