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To Innovate, You Have To Stay Dissatisfied
This post is syndicated from Ross Kimbarovsky.
Success makes some people complacent. Other people expect to continue to succeed by doing the things that made them successful. This is not always possible, however. To innovate, you have to stay dissatisfied. Here’s why: Do you...
Startup Tip: The Dirty Secret About Features
This post is syndicated from Ross Kimbarovsky.
I have little doubt that every investor has heard an entrepreneur touting how their new product or service will “crush” the competition with great features that the competition hasn’t yet seen. Many entrepreneurs – especially aspiring entrepreneurs – believe that...
First ScaleWell Grant Recipient: Michael Una
This post is syndicated from ScaleWell Blog.
ScaleWell is happy to announce Michael Una of Unatronics as the recipient of the initial ScaleWell Grant. Una's submission surrounding the product development of "Beep-It" - an optical theremin - and other minimalist musical devices was selected by trustees from a pool of...
Can you raise a thousand dollars?
This post is syndicated from ScaleWell Blog.
ScaleWell is facilitating fundraising for startups. So far we’ve given away one grant. However, there is room for many more. Everyone has the potential to raise 1000 dollars, but it takes momentum. Getting your first 1000 dollars for your company is...
First ScaleWell Grant Party
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If you haven't heard of ScaleWell yet, the first thing you need to know is we are giving grants of $1000 dollars to early stage companies. This is a grant, and we are not taking equity in your company. We're based in Chicago, but participation is happening nationwide (and...
Brill IP Law Office Has Opened Successfully
This post is syndicated from Bob Brill patent IP lawyer with business sense.
Further to my December 2009 announcement, I am pleased to confirm that Brill IP Law Office has opened successfully. My updated contact information is available here. In addition, I am pleased to present my credentials for consideration to serve as intellectual property counsel, as occasions may...
Bootstrappers and Investors Faceoff March 16, 2010 MIT EF Chicago
This post is syndicated from Bob Brill patent IP lawyer with business sense.
The excitement continues over the upcoming March 16, 2010 event “Bootstrappers and Investors Faceoff” that my volunteer content team will lead for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum of Chicago (MIT EF Chicago). Much like the sold-out March 2009 event led by my...
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