Monthly Archives: January 2014

Kauffman Foundation joins the Lean Startup Movement

Posted on January 30, 2014 by brendansterne

The venerable Kauffman Foundation has jumped on the Lean Startup bandwagon.  They just launched the Kauffman Founders School, “an online educational resource dedicated to entrepreneurship.” The school is organized as a series of topics, each presented by an expert in a … Continue reading →

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Bill Gates: 3 Myths That Block Progress for the Poor

Posted on January 22, 2014 by brendansterne

If you haven’t already read the 2014 Gates Annual Letter: 3 Myths That Block Progress for the Poor, go do so now.  It’s probably one of the more important things you’ll read all year. Here are some highlights: Myth 1: Poor Countries … Continue reading →

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The Art of Innovation

Posted on January 6, 2014 by brendansterne

Ever wonder who is really good at Innovation?  Clearly Apple comes to mind.  But what about when Apple goes looking for a little help? If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find … Continue reading →

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The Future of Commerce

Posted on January 2, 2014 by brendansterne

“Online commerce currently accounts for only about 6 percent of all commerce in the United States. We still buy more than 90 percent of everything we purchase offline, often by handing over money or swiping a credit card in exchange … Continue reading →

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