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Waterborne Wonder: Getting to Know Antonio Lennert

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He is the co-founder and CEO of Surf the Greats , Canada’s largest brand and community for surf education, adventure and lifestyle on the Great Lakes and beyond. The whole purpose of this company has been to educate and create spaces for the community to come together and live this lifestyle,” Lennert noted. It’s so special.”

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Why Emmy Award-winning documentarians focused their lens on 5 GSEA student entrepreneurs

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We wanted to tell a story of people from all different parts of the world, with different upbringing, backgrounds, and cultures. Foster: “I was most impressed by the culture and the environment EO created through GSEA for this event. Costantini: “As adults, it’s our job to encourage self-starters and creative thinking in education.

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Japan to Update Startup Visa Policy, Supports Foreign Talent

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Under the proposed changes, venture capital firms and government-recognized startup accelerators will play a key role in assessing applicants’ business plans and issuing preliminary documents.

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5 Qualities to Look for in a Remote Employee

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The education level required for the job will depend on the role you’re hiring for. For example, if you need a web developer to build the backend of your eCommerce platform, your candidate will need more advanced education and training than a social media intern. Experienced.

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12 Strategies for Boosting Team Productivity in Startups

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Jean Smart , Founder and CEO, Penelope Foster Autonomy and Purpose At Salarship, our secret strategy for increasing team productivity is to foster a culture of autonomy and purpose. These strategies have allowed us to build a powerful company in the FinTech industry and should help you build a successful startup as well.

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Should You Hire Your Next Employee Based on Experience or Potential?

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After all, the resume is a document that primarily exists to tell employers about a person’s previous experience. Assessing a person’s character, demeanor, skills and cultural fit can give you a better picture of who they are as an employee—not just who they want you to think they are. The best strategy is to mix approaches.

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ByteDance Co-Founder Resurfaces with New Venture in Hong Kong After Two-Year Absence

AsiaTechDaily

The fund’s registration documents indicate that Zhang is the sole director, and its sole shareholder is a Cayman Islands entity called Galaxy LLC. In Zhang’s resignation letter to ByteDance employees in May 2021, he expressed his intention to shift his focus towards long-term strategy, corporate culture, and social responsibility.