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10 Key Buildings in the Brooklyn Innovation Community

This is going to be BIG.

Not only did I want it to include people working on the future of digital media at ABC, but I also had in mind the roll that other types of creative people have in the inspiration of a city. Three companies from the Studiomates community-- Sherpaa , Tinybop , and Editorially --received VC dollars in 2012. 33 Flatbush.

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Forget Presidential Politics: Here’s How We Create Jobs — And How You Can Help

Gust

As I write this, days after the 2012 presidential election, I’m probably not alone in feeling relieved that the political jeering and soapboxing that reached a feverish pitch during the seemingly endless campaign season has finally subsided. misses an opportunity. As The Economist put it, comparing U.S. Securities Regulation.

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Stock Market Drops. Then It Rallies. What Happens Next for Funding?

Both Sides of the Table

That can only come through education, training and investment in regions of the country that are not IT centers. Right now people seem to be angling more around November 2012. Creative destruction will continue to create opportunities for people who understand the deflationary economics of the Internet. I’m long.

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Your deal flow is not diverse enough

TechCrunch

A 2012 study of company performance showed that more than 150 listed German firms excelled when they had at least 30% women representation on their executive boards. The findings revealed that women are more effective at accounting for multiple competing interests, solving problems creatively and building consensus.

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Locals share why Vilnius, Lithuania is becoming an international startup hub

TechCrunch

I think COVID-19 created more opportunities for Vilnius than risks in this regard. In addition, Vilnius has made headlines worldwide with its creative solutions to tackle the pandemic challenges. Since 2012 Vilnius’ population has been steadily growing 0.3% For instance, Vilnius became one large open air cafe. every year.

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“If I never again have to read a bunch of entitled tech bros mansplaining on twitter about their way of working is the only way, I will die a happy man.” Canadian Investor Chris Neumann on Venture Vibes, Who Helped Him Along the Way, and the Qualities of a Founder Who Could Fail But He’d Back Again

Hunter Walk

At 500, I had the opportunity to work with early-stage founders from around the world and quickly realized that this was where I wanted to spend my time. For example, we had a hybrid work schedule starting in 2012. After DataHero was acquired, I felt like it was time to try something new. We didn’t overthink things. That simple.

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The Midwest’s Top Female Founders to Watch in 2021

StartupNation

“We always say unapologetically: we’re here to win, we’re here to win big, and our opportunity is big.” Since 2012, there’s been little increase in venture capital going to women-founded businesses. Don’t let venture capitalists deter you from opportunity. Lori’s advice to women entrepreneurs seeking funding?

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