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When Should You Allow Exclusivity in Deals?

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A large, wireless carrier (AT&T) was willing to break it’s traditional rules in order to get access to innovation that it believed (correctly) would help it to sell more contracts and win more market share against its primary competitor (Verizon). Why Exclusivity Matters to Your Customers or Business Development Partners.

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BioDuro Acquires Molecular Response

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San Diego-based BioDuro , a life sciences contract research and development provider, announced this morning that it has acquired Molecular Response LLC , which provides a large collection of viable tumor specimens for the oncology market. Financial details of the buy were not announced. As part of thea cquisition, Thomas B.

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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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My first job after college was as a developer at Andersen Consulting. I don’t believe you can hire great business people who outsource the development to a hot incubator who builds you code to match your ambitions. If you had a non-business undergrad and want to study for a master’s in business – go for it!

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Interview with Elizabeth Amini, Anti-Aging Games

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I studied cognitive science, the study of the brain, as an undergraduate. They offered me a contract job at the intersection of science and graphics, which is satellite imaging, a dream come true. One of those tips, is a half an hour walk, five times a week results in 33 percent less risk of developing Alzheimers.

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Top 120 Startup Posts for 2010

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First Principles. Steve Blank , January 25, 2010 10 Tips for Adding Game Mechanics to a Non-Gaming Service - ReadWriteStart , September 21, 2010 Startups & VCs: Learn How to Design, Market, & Eat Your Own. -

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How to Make Sure Professional Services Don’t Take Over Your Software Company

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Importantly, make sure that you retain IP rights to your custom work which needs to be part of the engagement contract. If not specified in contract you might find yourself with future litigation over IP. At a minimum co-ownership of the IP. Integrate PS Work Into Sales & Marketing Processes. So how much PS is too much?

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Swift Tactical Systems Deploys In Japan

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San Clemente-based Swift Tactical Systems , a developer of unmanned aerial vehicle technology, says it has completed a personnel search and rescue and animal identification missions as part of a contract with Okayama Prefecture in Japan.