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Ten Startup Tips From Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos

InfoChachkie

Establish A High Hiring Bar – You’re Creating An Enduring Culture. “I’d I’d rather interview 50 people and not hire anyone than hire the wrong person.”. As discussed in Hiring Entrepreneurs, the impact of each new hire during your startup’s early days is tremendous.

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The End of the Mexican Road

Both Sides of the Table

For many the idea of negotiations is “let’s split the difference 50/50.” I learned many of my negotiation techniques through experience. And negotiation technique is one of the few areas on my MBA that was truly new information to me by the time I had attended. We all think we’re good at them.

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Core Startup Lessons From The Marines And Peace Corps

InfoChachkie

Craig Harris, Co-Founder and CEO of HG Data , knows first-hand that it is possible to recruit top talent, without the benefit of a lot of cash or equity. Early in his career, Craig spent nearly 4 years with the Peace Corps in Paraguay, creating an agro-forestry farm that remains in operation over 20-years later. Make Money Not Strife.

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Top 57 Online Startups Meets Technology Meets Product Posts for November 2010

SoCal CTO

And I tried to evaluate the idea and figure out: What did the founder really need here? How to Take Down Facebook -- Hint: It Ain't Twitter. (aka: aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues.