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How to Out Amazon, Amazon

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It starts with a category being done poorly, reimagining the experience, creating distinctive products and then constantly messaging this to the market. What started as sheets now has dozens of SKU’s. where would you even start in terms of product selection? If you tried to shop Amazon for just one of these categories?—?where

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Top 120 Startup Posts for 2010

SoCal CTO

Some really great stuff in 2010 that aims to help startups around product, technology, business models, etc. 500 Hats , February 1, 2010 When to Use Facebook Connect – Twitter Oauth – Google Friend Connect for Authentication? 500 Hats , February 1, 2010 When to Use Facebook Connect – Twitter Oauth – Google Friend Connect for Authentication?

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Why Your Startup is More Likely to Succeed if You’re Authentic and Passionate

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We live in interesting times where working at a startup is glamorized to the point that many founders even refer to their team members as “rock stars,” which to my ears is cringe worthy. Running a startup is a grind. Great programmers are artists, for sure, but rock stars is about the last definition I’d choose.

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Equity for Early Employees in Early Stage Startups

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I was asked by a reader how much equity he should give out to early employees and to service providers in a very early stage startup. Founders vs. Early Employees To help with this discussion, let me start with a definition of "early employee." the better the startup will be. Risk Premium on Equity Compensation?

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United Sample Expands Sales, Employees

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Encino-based United Sample is reporting today that it had a triple-digit sales increase over last year, and has now has 70 team members working at the firm. Actual financial details were not announced by the startup, but the company said it is seeing rapid growth in its online panels. READ MORE>>.

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Some Thoughts about Selling at Startups

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Here is a sample of the reading list for the course that gives you a flavor for just how modern and practical this course is. Her post is short & well written so definitely worth a read if you’re a startup person and want to hear some sensible views on sales. And that leads me to today’s post.

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Report: Los Angeles Ranks Sixth In Active Startup Ecosystems

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A new report this week from the Startup Genome Project has ranked Los Angeles as number six in a list of the world's most active startup ecosystems. Los Angeles beat other startup hubs such as Seattle, Boston, and Mumbai in the rankings. Los Angeles beat other startup hubs such as Seattle, Boston, and Mumbai in the rankings.