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Does Atlantic Canada have a blueprint for rural revival in the post-pandemic era?

TechCrunch

Can Bitcoin find its practical use case as a currency in Latin America? Business writer Gordon Pitts pinpoints 2011 as the game-changing year for the Atlantic startup scene. Also notable is the region’s mix of 16 public-private universities that produce graduates with varied skill sets across STEM and humanities programs.

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10 years, 10 moments with Gabriela Gandel

Impact Hub

When I joined the ‘Hub Network’ back in January 2011, I had no idea I’d still be here 10 years later, but I knew it was the right place for me to be!” ” When I joined the ‘Hub Network’ back in January 2011, I had no idea I’d still be here 10 years later, but I knew it was the right place for me to be!

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Master of Customer Acquisition, Matt Coffin, On Startups …

Both Sides of the Table

I recently sat down with Matt Coffin , the founder of LowerMyBills, which sold for $400 million but was very nearly a bankruptcy only a few years early, and talked “startups.&#. Matt was one of my inspirations behind Launchpad LA (yes, we’re going to have a program in 2011 – news very, very soon).

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Quickly Unpacking Two Recent Acquisitions (of Cylance; of PlanGrid)

Haystack

Typically in M&A, all-cash offers are more common when the acquirer dwarfs the target in terms of market cap; otherwise, M&A usually involves stock in the mix, which leads us to believe Cylance wouldn’t have accepted anything but cash — which makes sense given the company was reportedly booking $130M/year with 3,500 customers.

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What’s the Real Deal with AngelList?

Both Sides of the Table

I didn’t want to write it because I have mixed feelings about AngelList. An investor called the founder, spoke for 30 minutes on the phone and committed to funding having never met the team. My personal use. Just don’t use AngelList as a short-cut for the hard work. So why I am writing it then? A few reasons.

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Gust Blog - Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them

Gust

And in January I saw that digital music overtook physical media for the first time in 2011, something I expected since 1998. I used to think you could use convenience and common sense to predict markets. Somewhere in the mix, timing matters a great deal and first isn’t often the most significant mover advantage.

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Robert Bentley, CEO of Jed Mahonis Group: Building Digital Tools for Businesses

Jason Malki

Rob graduated from North Central University in 2011 with a degree in Business Administration. When he’s not busy developing software, Robert enjoys spending time with his family, taking walks, mixing EDM, painting, and playing video games He hosts a small cooking show on Instagram, with a focus on grilled cheese. Don’t give up!

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