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Upside’s cell-cultured chicken is first to receive FDA blessing for its production method

TechCrunch

It completed its first pre-market consultation with Upside Foods to examine human food made from the cultured cells of animals, and it concluded that it had “no further questions” related to the way Upside is producing its chicken. “At In a major first, the U.S.

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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Helping Startups Understand Salespeople & the Sales Culture

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Many great ones don’t thrive in the early phase of a company where the sales is more consultative or evangelical. By definition an MVP (minimum viable product) means there’s room for improvement. They like a solid product, well defined pricing, good references to sell against, a clear quota and well defined competitors.

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What to Make of Amazon’s Work Practices?

Both Sides of the Table

People seem polarized between, “that’s what it takes to succeed” to “I can’t believe what a heartless, intolerant and misogynistic company culture they’ve built.” You think it’s different at any of the top consulting firms? You travel at the pleasure of your boss.

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Business Environment – Definition, Components, & Features

Feedough

The value system includes all components that form a business’s regulatory framework – organisational culture , climate, work processes, management practices and organisational norms. Partners are all external entities like advertising agencies, market research organisations, consultants, etc.,

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ADIA invests $500 million in Lenskart

TechCrunch

Lenskart has signed a definitive agreement to raise $500 million from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, they said Wednesday, at the height of the market slump as the Indian eyewear retailer bulks up its offerings and scales to international markets. The investment, an extension to last year’s round, helps the startup retain its $4.5

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Leading with Authenticity: How to Become and Remain an Authentic Brand

StartupNation

There are many definitions of “brand.” Assigned to consultants and marketing people with varying degrees of expertise, the creation of the brand is put at risk of becoming a kind of bolt-on feature. A reality-grounded CEO manages, protects and leads the brand by managing, protecting and leading the culture and values behind it.