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5 Startup Funding Models That Depend On The Consumer

Startup Professionals Musings

The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. No startup ownership or financial return should be expected, but contributors can enjoy the satisfaction of furthering non-profits or causes with a passion to change the world. Product pre-order model. Interest on debt model.

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5 Crowdfunding Approaches To Tempt Every Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. No startup ownership or financial return should be expected, but contributors can enjoy the satisfaction of furthering non-profits or causes with a passion to change the world. Product pre-order model. Interest on debt model.

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HomeHero, Cedars-Sinai Link On Patient Transition Program

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Santa Monica-based HomeHero , the home care technology and services startup founded by Kyle Hill and Mike Townsend, has linked up with Cedars-Sinai to launch a new program called Safe Transition Home.

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Punchcard | Rewarding Loyal and Providing Incentives

Tech Zulu Event

We were recently introduced to Punchcard , a great new startup company that’s supported by prominent incubator (also based out of Pasadena), Idealab. In order to get that 10th free car wash, or an extra cup of coffee or tea, you fill your wallet up with your additional pieces of card stock.

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Punchcard | Rewarding Loyal and Providing Incentives

Tech Zulu Event

We were recently introduced to Punchcard , a great new startup company that’s supported by prominent incubator (also based out of Pasadena), Idealab. In order to get that 10th free car wash, or an extra cup of coffee or tea, you fill your wallet up with your additional pieces of card stock.

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10 Positive Signs For Starting Your Own Business Now

Startup Professionals Musings

I believe the days of the “job work” mentality are thankfully waning, with more people looking to get satisfaction by making the world a better place, rather than just tolerating brain-numbing work to fund enjoyment elsewhere. Startup incubators and accelerators are popping up everywhere. Marty Zwilling.

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6 Keys To Selecting The Right Business Future For You

Startup Professionals Musings

Most of you business professionals that I know have at least thought about or talked about starting their own business, to get more control, make more money, or to get more satisfaction out of their life. You must feel satisfaction. The challenge is when and how to make the switch to the entrepreneur lifestyle.

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