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Knowing What You Don’t Know
Brad Feld wrote a post recently titled “Know What You Suck At” I don’t hear people talk enough about what they aren’t good at. First meetings are peppered with “I’ve done this”, “I’ve done that”, “I’m good at this”, “I’m experienced at that.” However, rarely does someone volunteer that they suck at something. I’m often…
Rubio rises // Lessig falls // Paul attacks // Ayotte challenge? // O’Malley guns for support … and more
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Katie Couric’s Commencement Address at American University
(via Harbor Light Writers Group) It seems appropriate to use commencement addresses to learn about the art of speechwriting and delivery. In this case, we’ll take a look at Katie Couric’s remarks to the Class of 2014 at American University’s School of Communications. Capturing the attention of graduates and their families represents no easy…
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Looking for Seed Funding or Angel Investors Outside of Silicon Valley?
Scott Burkett has a great write-up with ideas for entrepreneurs seeking early stage funding. He writes with a geographic focus on Atlanta, but much of what he writes applies regardless of where one is located. Raising money is rarely easy. It is even harder in Atlanta. The good news is that software/IT is a sector…