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Via is launching an on-demand public transit network in the city of Cupertino

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Shuttle startup Via and the city of Cupertino are launching an on-demand public transportation network, the latest example of municipalities trying out alternatives to traditional buses. The on-demand shuttle service, which begins October 29, will eventually grow to 10 vehicles and include a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

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Demand Media Launches Subscription Fitness Program, Stronger

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Santa Monica-based Demand Media has made an interesting move this morning, launching a brand new, subscription fitness and nutrition program. Demand Media said it new Stronger program is part of a "key initiative" to expand its paid content porfolio. Stronger is an offshoot of Demand Media''s LIVESTRONG.COM site. READ MORE>>.

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6 Demands Of Today’s Me-Centric Customers On Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, at every Ritz-Carlton , employees are empowered to spend up to $2,000 per guest to overcome any negatives and make a stay more memorable. Naturally, you then get the lion's share of that increase in demand. Customers expect to feel good about the whole experience. Customization – convince me it was made-for-me.

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Demand Media Highlights Entertainment Personalities

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Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online content network headed by Richard Rosenblatt, said today that it has launched a new "Talent and Expert Network," which will highlight entertainment personalities through its site. Demand said it is working on two additional projects with Potts for its various media properties. READ MORE>>.

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Catching Up With Joanne Bradford, Demand Media

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Santa Monica-based Demand Media (www.demandmedia.com) has seen its share of ups and downs as one of the highest visibility technology and media companies to come out of Southern California's technology ecosystem in recent years. What is Demand Media doing nowadays? For Legalzoom, it's a very different model. eHow Spark!

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Build On-Demand Teams Instead of Hiring Employees

Startup Professionals Musings

The author outlines eight necessary steps for every business and entrepreneur to capitalize on this movement to on-demand project teams, versus permanent hires. For example, if your first scaling effort is a global one, you should be prioritizing “global launch experience.” Build an on-demand team of strategic do-ers.

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Evercar: Making EVs The Vehicles Of Choice For On-Demand Drivers

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In the world of on-demand driving�such as driving for Uber and Lyft--one of the biggest costs for drivers it the cost of owning, maintaning, fueling, and cleaning their vehicles. Why target the on-demand economy? When we first started, the largest demand was from government, particularly Mayor Greg Ballard in Indianapolis.

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