January 2012
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“And entrepreneurs? They seem to have confused the definition of entrepreneurship...”
– The Other 99% of Entrepreneurs
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“Innovation happens best when people of different backgrounds come together to...”
– Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram, talking about his visit to the White House and the State of the Union. (via bridif)
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Must-Follow Blogs for Everyday Innovation
Plenty of blogs devoted to innovation promise to help your company become more innovative. Some focus on the academics and theory of innovation and some are written by entrepreneurs who have been there. Here are our favorites.
Game Changer
IdeaCouture
Noodleplay
Innovation Playground
Want to know why? Read the full article here.
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“We’re celebrating an important milestone today, but more importantly,...”
– Steve Case, chairman of the Startup America Partnership
(via Startup America Partnership Celebrates One Year Anniversary as Nine New Startup Regions Launch - MarketWatch)
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“When I got into the Digital Life Academy, there was a Wellington newspaper...”
– 17-year-old entrepreneur Michael Moore-Jones on starting young and where he wants to go next.
Fast Talk: How This 17-Year-Old’s Breakup Inspired His Startup | Fast Company
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“What I learned is that you’ve got to make every phone call, because you...”
– Ben Carcio of Promoboxx
How does a small Boston start-up get to the Super Bowl? Connections. - Innovation Economy - Boston.com
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“The idea that visionary geniuses are best-poised for radical innovation is...”
– frogdesign’s Fabio Sergio says blending dissonant goals into harmony is the secret to innovation, emphasizing collaborative environments – a view contrary to certain famous entrepreneurs‘ insistence that working alone is the secret to creativity. (via curiositycounts)
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Life Inc. - Sorry I'm late, boss, my cat had the... →
The least common yet most entertaining reasons why employees were late for work?
Employee’s cat had the hiccups
Employee’s angry roommate cut the cord to his phone charger, so it didn’t charge and his alarm didn’t go off.
Employee’s leg was trapped between the subway car and the platform (turned out to be true).
Employee thought she had won the lottery (she didn’t).
Employee got...
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Sh*t Entrepreneurs Say →
incmagazine:
“I’m not your typical entrepreneur.”
“Trust me. Someday equity will be a lot more important to you than salary.”
“R & D is only for people who don’t have a clear vision.”
“Our culture is the most important thing.”
“I can’t tell you what we’re working on. Just know that it will be huge.”
“If it’s not at least a $5 billion market it’s not worth our time.”
“All we need now is...
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The Sure-fire Way to Be a Better Leader
Harry S. Truman once said:
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”
These words are echoed by John Donovan, chief technology officer at AT&T, in a recent New York Times interview, “Strive for Results, Not for the Accolades.” One of the leadership lessons Donovan learned in his career is that “people appreciate you when you play for...
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“A brand is no longer what we tell the consumer it is - it is what consumers tell...”
– Scott Cook (via tksween)
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“There are no real “rules” to angel investing. You don’t have...”
– Dharmesh Shah’s guide to angel investing: Don’t worry, be snappy - Boston Business Journal
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NASDAQ on Tumblr: A big year for startups, web and... →
nasdaq:
While we’re on the topic of investors: 2011 was a big year for funding, according to the latest MoneyTree report (authored quarterly by PWC and the National Venture Capital Association, via GigaOm). VCs invested $28.4 billion in 3,673 deals in 2011. That’s 22% more cash than 2010. Many…
Reports on the economy go up and down, but it’s great to see there’s hope for...
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“People want to feel alive. We want to have new experiences and see things that...”
– Fast Company on the importance of taking risks when it comes to your brand, and how to find the right balance if you’re a more conservative company.
7 Ways Daring Brands Walk The Line | Fast Company
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“Life as a VC is a sea of meetings. Really, it is a lot of meetings. Most of them...”
– John Lilly
this pretty much captures life as VC
Tips for Entrepreneurs from a First Year VC | PandoDaily
(via fred-wilson)
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“It’s painful, expensive, time-consuming, stressful and ultimately...”
– Seth Godin
Seth’s Blog: When the world changes…
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“The Internet has become an integral part of everyday life precisely because it...”
– Ron Wyden, articulating the Freedom To Innovate Agenda
Sen. Ron Wyden: My Letter to the Internet
(via fred-wilson)
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“Feigning perfection cuts you off from the most valuable resource you have: the...”
– 4 Things I’ve Gained from Admitting “I Don’t Know” - Forbes
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“It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire...”
– Steve Jobs (via shaneguiter)
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