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How Phyn Is Bringing The World Of High Tech To Water Conservation, With Ryan Kim

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The world of plumbing is not known for its high tech products. There's a new Michigan State University study that came out earlier this year, which says that in only five years, a third of the U.S. It was really clear that we had tapped into a demand that was not really outspoken.

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How To Begin Using Social Media In Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

According to a study of 1700 CEOs last year, only 60% of companies today use social media for marketing, and only 12% of those feel that they are using it effectively. Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. So print it off and deliver it to a friend who is not so high-tech.

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The @TWTFelipe Story – A Tale of US Visa Policy Gone Awry (#startupvisa)

Both Sides of the Table

He came to the United States in 2001 to study Software Engineering at Auburn University. TWTFelipe and everybody like him who want to start high-tech, green tech or other scientific companies in the US should be encouraged to do so. At the time he granted me permission to write about his story. But I have some.

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Too Busy for Social Media Marketing Could Be Fatal

Startup Professionals Musings

He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success. Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. What’s the problem? Start social networking with peers.

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Don’t Be Too Busy for Social Media Marketing

Startup Professionals Musings

According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. So print it off and deliver it to a friend who is not so high-tech.

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Pausing To Reflect: Veteran’s Day | Interview with Veteran and Tech Enthusiast Dustan Batton

Tech Zulu Event

Being on the other side of the planet demands as much. MM: What did you study? I worked on the auto assembly line, I worked in high-tech avionics, and I was able to stay close to my family while I was serving my country. All because of tech. But I also learned how to communicate much better with my family.

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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

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Yes, I studied Ricardo’s theory of Comparative Advantage in college that says that lower-skilled jobs should move to countries with lower labor costs, but Andy Grove’s point about loss of skills in manufacturing leading to a decline in innovation in the next technology wave is both real and troubling.