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Bubble Up

by Mark Pawlosky

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Dec 06 11 11:31am EDT

The Case for Yahoo's Survival

There was a time when Yahoo was the Internet; now it’s synonymous with corporate drift, management blunders and worker turnover and disenchantment. That's too bad, because the Internet needs Yahoo. It's content strategy, not to mention its ability to keep Facebook and Google in check, are vital.  Continue


Dec 02 11 2:00pm EDT

Bubble Up: The Exit to Life Is Clearly Marked

Startups are no place for the faint of heart, as Steve Blank reminds us through a classic Steve Jobs quote. Continue


Oct 21 11 5:13pm EDT

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda

Good ideas don’t last forever—in the startup world or in journalism. But one thing that doesn't get old: lists of prominent entrepreneurs or interesting startup founders to track on Twitter. Continue


Oct 21 11 11:41am EDT

How to Tell if You’re an Entrepreneur

Poor communicator? Afraid of success? You might be addicted to entrepreneurship. Continue


Oct 18 11 10:09am EDT

The Trickle-Down Valuation Effect

Many startups dream of a big exit. But what looks like a huge pay day can quickly dwindle down to a typical paycheck. Beware the dilution illusion. Continue


Oct 14 11 8:54am EDT

What Comes First, the Idea or the Company?

Most startups begin with an idea and build a company around it. But Matt Blumberg decided to build his business first and let his idea take second place. Twelve years later, he's still successful. Here's how he did it. Continue


Oct 13 11 9:49am EDT

Startups Stuck in Funding Lurch

Early-stage companies and those looking for second- and third-round funding are finding tightened purse strings, reports the Wall Street Journal. And while tech startups seem to be particularly hard hit, capital is tough to come by these days, regardless of your industry. Continue


Oct 11 11 7:04pm EDT

Does Immelt Know About Startups?

President Obama made an obvious choice when he tapped GE chief Jeff Immelt to head his jobs council. But did he make the right choice? Given GE's spotty recent history, not to mention the unique profile of many of today's new entrepreneurial companies, Immelt seems miscast. Continue


Oct 10 11 10:50am EDT

Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way

Leadership isn't a one-size-that-fits-all proposition, a point Steve Jobs no doubt would have agreed with. The good news is leadership can be learned, and Mike Myatt has some smart ideas to guide you. Continue


Oct 07 11 4:32pm EDT

With Startups, Money Does Make the World Go Round

What seems like a great idea at 2 a.m. can turn into the world's biggest nightmare when it becomes your full-time job. That's the allure and the reality of launching a startup, something made even more challenging if you eye a global presence. Continue


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