Startups

Anatomy of a Power Couple -- Tony Capasso and Erin Brady Capasso

Having watched Start-Up U and having spent time with this dynamic duo, I've learned all there is to know about what it takes to be a successful power couple.
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9 Proven Business Models to Consider for Your Startup

The business model is at the core of any successful startup, because no matter how cool an idea is or how unique something may seem, a startup must have a viable way of making money that is worthy enough for future investment and to sustain itself.
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Obama Urges Entrepreneur Diversity At White House Demo Day

"We’re taking full advantage of this moment by tapping all the talent America has to offer, no matter who they are or where they set up shop."
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These Are The World’s Leading Startup Cities

Challengers to Silicon Valley include New York, L.A., Boston, Tel Aviv, and London.
By Richard Florida, Citylab

'Unicorns' May Be Rare, But Here’s What’s Really Unusual In Tech

There are only two women CEOs out of 84 major startups. That's apparently progress.
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Health Care On Demand? There's Now An App For That, Too.

Welcome to a new generation of house calls.
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It's Time To Talk About The 'Gig Economy'

Hillary Clinton says we need to look critically at companies like Airbnb and Uber. She's right.
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13 Million-Dollar Businesses That Turned Down Shark Tank Deals

Whatever the reason for not getting funding, appearing on Shark Tank hasn't been the end of the road for a number of companies that have persevered and thrived after their shows aired. We rounded up 13 Shark Tank companies that have gone on to bring in millions without the funding and help of a Shark.
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DOA: Can Your Business Survive These Top 5 Security Threats?

Dealing with security issues in business can be scary. And just like dealing with zombies, giant meteors and any apocalyptic scenario, your business should be ready with mitigation and contingency plans.
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8 Out of 10 Statistics Are Completely Made Up

The next time anyone quotes a random statistic at me, I'm answering with, "Eight of 10 statistics are completely made up  - - and sorry, I can't remember the source on this one."
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