Mar 04, 2009 -
James Manzi
The Innovation Squelch
Obamanomics is bad news for American entrepreneurs.
3 March 2009
For an academic macroeconomist, Nobel laureate Edmund Phelps can sound shockingly in touch with the real world. In a recent interview, he described the possible implications of the large government-spending programs in President Obama’s stimulus package: “There’s .
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Aug 22, 2007 -
I think I am an entrepreneur at heart. I've enrolled myself in self development conferences, took an entrepreneurship class during college, befriend entrepreneurs for guidance and inspiration, fiddled with ideas and such... Perhaps someday when I have enough funds, I will start my own business.
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Nov 05, 2007 -
Entrepreneur(s) Company Company Description
Sam Altman and Nick Sivo (Loopt) Loopt Business that allows users to locate friends on a map via cell phone or Web site
Ubong Attah Studio10Fourteen and Prolete Medical Billing Web design firm and medical billing management
Tyler Barnett and Jason Ellman Barnett Ellman Public-relations firm which works with businesses targeting young consumers
Lee Brown, Lucas Brown, and Lin Miao Tatto Using proprietary technology, builds inexpensive online marketing campaigns
Vincent Choi, Deborah Umunnabuike, and Jessica Umunnabuike Avant Gaudy Online vintage clothing shop
Mitch Cohen ClixConnect Helps online retailers improve customer service on their Web sites
Max Crane, Tyler Dikman, David McIntosh, and Darian Shirazi Redux Software application allows users to aggregate chat accounts
Francesco DeParis and Kyle Redinger DeParis Redinger Boutique investment bank that specializes in mergers-and-acquisitions advisory for small tech firms
Max Durovic and Michael Kenny Aarrow Advertising Athletic routines that involve manipulating six-foot-long arrow-shaped advertisements
Gabriel Erbst, Will Geronimo, and Dwight Lee TableXChange Online marketplace to buy and sell restaurant reservations
Eugene Fernandez and Richard Scalesse Unique Squared Audio equipment online retail shop
Ashutosh Gupta Gupta Financial Consulting Management consulting for small businesses
Ben Keighran Bluepulse Free mobile social messaging platform
Jake Kloberdanz Hope Wine Winery that gives 50% of the profits from sales of its wines to charity
Jasmine Lawrence Eden Body Works All-natural hair care products
Shawn Liu Hillhouse Tailors Bespoke clothing company which sells men's dress shirts made in Shanghai
Amit Nar A Better Night's Sleep Center to test and treat sleep disorders such as apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy
Arun Parameswaran and Arjun Parameswaran Astutant Group Tax and accounting services for small- and midsize businesses
Polina Raygorodskaya Polina Fashion Fashion production services business
Ashley Reed ASR Clothing Custom-designed line of streetwear hoodies, jeans, and T-shirts
Sarah Schupp University Parent Produces institution-specific visitor guides in partnership with universities
Rishi Shah Flying Cart Media Gives small-business owners a way to sell their products online
Bryan Sims Brass Media Publisher of custom magazines
Nathaniel Stevens Yodle Advertising services company that serves local businesses
Alex Tchekmeian AKT Enterprises Music industry merchandising, Web development, and online ticketing services
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source: yahoo.com
WOOW..ONE DAY I WANT TO BE ONE OF THEM..LOL
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Nov 13, 2009 -
If there's one professional trait that I admire beyond bounds, it's an entrepreneurial spirit. It's hard not to be wowed by those who take charge, go out on their own, or create their own course when opportunity presents itself. That being said, taking career risks — whether a risky decision, move, or project — can be tricky and dangerous.
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Nov 20, 2009 -
Now that time is actually hard and competition is tight, lots of folks are still venturing into online industries. There are lots of opportunities waiting in web based industries ; you just have to be determined and industrious to be successful and progressive in this trend. Lots of folks are pondering what it is about the internet that made so many people learn from it without going out of the house and telecommuting.
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Nov 02, 2009 -
The conservative coup in upstate New York did much more than lay bare the power of conservative activists: It exposed how little control GOP officials hold over this surging and formidable political movement.
In the wake of conservatives’ role in forcing liberal Republican Dede Scozzafava out of Tuesday’s special election in New York’s 23rd District, GOP officials are trying to make it seem as if they are helping to stoke the passion — and can harness it to upend President Barack Obama and Democrats. They didn’t — and they can’t.
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Oct 31, 2009 -
Huge Texas Wind Farm's Turbines Will Be Made in China
A Chinese wind-turbine company strikes a deal to become the exclusive supplier for one of the largest U.S. wind farms
Clean tech has seen a boost as the U.S. pours government funding into renewable energy, and China looks set to reap much of the benefits.
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May 28, 2008 -
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Mar 17, 2008 -
From NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/17/business/media/17worst.html?th&emc=th
Voting for the Worst on ‘American Idol’ Makes Money for an Entrepreneur
Dave Della Terza started the Web site VoteForTheWorst.com, which mocks the talent offered on “American Idol.”
By BRIAN STELTER
Published: March 17, 2008
There is something about “American Idol” that extracts intense emotions from the audience: devotion for the contestants, perhaps, or passion for the songs. For Dave Della Terza, it elicits utter disgust. But it also turns a profit.
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Oct 25, 2009 -
Learn how to do the right hoarding. Every year, clearing up your wardrobe and putting old clothes away should be part of your cleaning. However, it is also a good idea to stock up on basic pieces that never goes out of style like an oversized belt, striped knits and neutral colored turtlenecks.
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