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Learning The Ropes Of Internet Video With Michael Tringe and CreatorUp

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We teach through video tutorials, with courses around specific sites, like how to make content for FunnyorDie, taught by one of the staff writers from FunnyOrDie. I worked on packaging independent projects, and helped send Paranormal Activity to Paramount. That's Michael Eisner's company, and Larry Tanz is president.

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Seven Easy-to-Pick-Up Skills All Great Leaders Have

Startup Professionals Musings

Above all, the ability to listen and understand the real meaning of what people are saying (and not saying) is paramount, because the most important information never arrives in reports or email. Some people pick this up from experience, and others find classroom courses most helpful in setting the focus. Sound judgment.

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No Startup Founder Was Born With All Skills Needed

Startup Professionals Musings

Above all, the ability to listen and understand the real meaning of what people are saying (and not saying) is paramount, because the most important information never arrives in reports or email. Some people pick this up from experience, and others find classroom courses most helpful in setting the focus. Sound judgment.

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Every Entrepreneur Needs to Master Key Disciplines

Startup Professionals Musings

Above all, the ability to listen and understand the real meaning of what people are saying (and not saying) is paramount, because the most important information never arrives in reports or email. Some people pick this up from experience, and others find classroom courses most helpful in setting the focus. Sound judgment.

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13 Red Flags To Avoid In Your Investor Funding Pitch

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, customers love free, but investors hate it. Your credibility is paramount, so don’t jeopardize it with hype and too much passion. They expect to hear about founders and team member’s prior experience in building a startup, and knowledge in the relevant solution domain. Your future depends on it.

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7 Skills Not Found at Birth in Most Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Above all, the ability to listen and understand the real meaning of what people are saying (and not saying) is paramount, because the most important information never arrives in reports or email. Some people pick this up from experience, and others find classroom courses most helpful in setting the focus. Sound judgment.

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When Hiring Entrepreneurs, Ignore Their Resumes

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When hiring ATM Operators at a Big Dumb Company (BDC), assessing each candidate’s ability to execute predictable tasks is of paramount importance. One or two failures spread over the course of an extensive career are not relevant. Note: This is the third installment in the Startup Team Building series.