Author: Samuel Pavin
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Innovation in the hoods ?
Following a recent article I read on the upcoming doom of innovation (by Peter Thiel), I did mention that innovation rather than doomed would just need to be looked for elsewhere (see on Scoop.it). That is maybe not in the places currently seen as the capitals of (startup) innovation. Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv, just…
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Building a startup with friends … hurdles to face
A post usually draws its inspiration in recent experience or trending topics. This one comes from experience and me finally opening my eyes or, well, just noticing that more and more startups I face are built by a bunch of friends. I mean, usually early stage startups. I also mean young friends. The fact that…
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The kingmaker for lame startups ?
It is Friday ! Nothing special but the fact that in most of Europe weekend is upon millions of over-worked employees who should soon head out to enjoy a well-deserved pint, rest, party, weekend job or whatever else. Well then, entrepreneurs and startups knowing no Fridays, nor weekends, nor vacation time, nor what sleep might…
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B2B Rocks … The conference, in Paris, for B2B startups
B2B, B2C, B2Whatever … . Speaking of startups the target customer might not be the first question asked. It should come soon still with the “How do you make money” bit but look at a Twitter, an Airbnb, an Instagram and their pals, at first, they look sexy and their business orientation is not the…
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Good idea, bad idea … Any difference for startups ?
What is the recipe for a startup ? Usually, friends + beer + chill out + have an idea (or many weird/crazy/smart… really?/very stupid/whatever ideas). That is the cornerstone of a startup building process. Think of something, have an idea, good or bad, and build on it. Then, one question I usually face when meeting…
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Article: Social Media Marketing: How To Turn Satisfied Customers Into ‘Brand Advocates’
Social Media Marketing: How To Turn Satisfied Customers Into ‘Brand Advocates’ http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahljacobs/2013/02/15/social-media-marketing-how-to-turn-satisfied-customers-into-brand-advocates/
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