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Wealth Inequality Clearly Explained
Wealth inequality is a big deal in America to many folks. The problem seems so complex and it is hard to understand the facts. Forget your personal opinion on why this has occurred, or how to fix it –...
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Triangle Startup Ecosystem Experiencing Good Growing Pains
There will be many growing pains as the Raleigh-Durham startup ecosystem continues to grow. Some of these will be good. Some will be bad. All of them are necessary. One of these growing pains can be...
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Startups That Cheat, End Up Dead
Startups are constantly fighting to establish traction. The elusive product/market fit is held on a pedestal in the eyes of hungry entrepreneurs. I use the word “hungry” because I want to make a...
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Entrepreneurs vs Employees
When I hear the word “entrepreneur” I immediately think of a risk-taking, young kid with a dream. The truth is that entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes. When I hear the word “employee” I think...
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The ThinkHouse: A Different Kind of Accelerator
Below is a guest post by Keegan Guizard. Keegan is a Raleigh-based entrepreneur who will be one of the first fellows in ThinkHouse. I really like his perspective and felt it was worthy of sharing! As...
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The conversation about Snapchat nobody is having
Snapchat was recently in the news for turning down an acquisition offer from Facebook for a reported $3 billion. Most people, including myself, thought that this was a bold and idiotic move by the...
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Startup Ideas for 2014
At the beginning of every year I try to predict the industries or verticals that are susceptible to disruption in the next 12 months. Sometimes I’m right. Sometimes I’m wrong. Every time its still fun....
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Why You Should Stop Pretending To Be So Important
I’ve been spending a lot of time helping founders and startups over the past couple of weeks. This week I spoke with 18 founders and answered questions, gave advice, or just lent an ear while they...
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Google, Nest, and the Connected Home
The tech industry is buzzing with interest and excitement over the recent announcement that Google will acquire Nest for $3.2 billion. At first glance many people are unsure of the fit between the two...
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The Rise of Mobile Gaming
The figures never lie, and according to some recent research, mobile games are on the up! With tons of high growth and large exits in the space, more and more attention is being brought to the world of...
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My Thoughts on 9/11
No one will ever forget where they were on September 11, 2001. I was in 8th grade, sitting in the cafeteria, when the principal told the school what had happened. We were too young to fully grasp what...
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Entrepreneurs Need Help….Not Maps
Most entrepreneurs care about building successful businesses that solve large problems. They work tirelessly into the wee hours of the night, forgoing large salaries and quality time with their...
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How SGT Mark Baum Changed My Life
My friends and family rarely hear me talk about my deployment overseas. Mainly, I believe that it’s no ones business. We were sent to Iraq to fulfill our mission and come home alive. Today is one of...
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Lesson Learned: Twitter and The Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects
Insane. That is the best explanation I have for what I experienced on Friday, April 19, 2013. At 2:30am I was woken up by texts and calls from a number of friends. A single message was clear, “Turn on...
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Why Nobody Gives A Shit About Cool…
Entrepreneurship has been a trendy topic for the media lately. Every kid with an idea and their mom thinks they’re the next Zuckerburg. News flash – You have a better chance of winning the lottery and...
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This Is What Happens Every 60 Seconds On The Internet
The internet is a big deal these days. Social media isn’t going anywhere either. This infographic does a great job illustrating just how much activity is going on. Buckle up – some of these numbers may...
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HQ Raleigh vs American Underground @Raleigh: The tale of the tape
The Triangle region of North Carolina is quickly becoming a goliath on the innovation and entrepreneurship scene across the nation. From top 10 rankings on numerous national lists to large IPOs and...
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Circle The Wagons: What Everyone Is Thinking But Nobody Will Say
This article is written to highlight a systemic problem in our ecosystem and to create a conversation around the solution. The Raleigh-Durham (Triangle) region of NC has a goal of becoming a top 5...
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