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Startup Incubators: the Choice of a New Generation

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Brent

In 2005, the hacker-saint Paul Graham and other luminaries launched Y Combinator. It was the tectonic shift that set off the incubator tsunami1. Dozens, if not hundreds of incubators have since sprouted in cities around the world. The growth is partly due … Continue reading →

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5 Awesome Companies That Emerged From Crappy Ideas

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Brent

5 Awesome Companies That Emerged From Crappy Ideas. » A great reminder that a key ingredient for startup success is to be flexible. On my primary product, I’ve made 2 major pivots in 4 months. I’m learning to focus on … Continue reading →

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Starting a Business is a Misnomer

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Brent

When I was 22, fresh out of university, I set out to start a business. I spent a lot of time creating a company brand, thinking about the management structure, writing the marketing plan. The type of stuff you do … Continue reading →

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