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Techstars Los Angeles names Matt Kozlov as its new managing director

TechCrunch LA

Techstars Los Angeles , the local Los Angeles-focused branch of the global accelerator network, has named Matt Kozlov as its new managing director. It’s the home of social networking favorites Snap and TikTok’s U.S. I’m very excited that Matt will be the new Managing Director of Techstars LA.

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Africa’s Largest and Fastest Growing Social Network | Interview with LAGbook’s Chidi Nwaogu

Tech Zulu Event

Today they say its Africa’s largest and fastest growing social networking utility with over 4,000 daily new sign-ups. They also add that LAGbook ranks #2 in the city of Yaba-Lagos, where the social network was incepted, and #37 in the city of Hirtshal, Denmark. Who are your mentors, role models?

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7 Essential Steps From A Lone Entrepreneur To Success

Startup Professionals Musings

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry.

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6 Ways To Learn The Realities For Starting A Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Reserve some time each day for your favorite blogs and influencers, follow up with social networking and expand your personal contacts offline. Find a business mentor, as well as a friend. A mentor is someone who will tell you what you need to hear, while a friend might tell you what you want to hear.

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5 Current Technologies Still Have Room For Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide. I wish it was that easy.

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amSTATZ Social Network For Fitness Gurus, Athletes & Events | Interview With Founder

Tech Zulu Event

The fitness professional network develops business tools that make it easier for fitness professionals to run their businesses and keep their clients engaged between training sessions. For the event organizer: Exposure to a new channel of would-be participants – fitness-focused athletes who are dedicated to athletic training.

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8 Reasons To Initiate A Startup While Career Probing

Startup Professionals Musings

Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Also, in most geographies, there are organizations springing up, and university workshops, to mentor people out of work and contemplating a startup. Pick a startup business that you can do for minimal cost, like a services business with the skills you have.

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