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Interview with Fariborz Maseeh, Maseeh Entrepreneurship Prize Competition

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Last week, the University of Southern California 's Viterbi School of Engineering announced that it had established a new, business plan competition, the Maseeh Entrepreneurship Prize Competition ([link] specifically aimed at students in the engineering school. Why a business plan competition, and why in engineering school?

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Social Enterprise Venture Competition

SoCal Tech Calendar

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 -- Social Enterprise Venture Competition. The program provides training and mentoring programs for mission-based nonprofits seeking to create an earned income stream through a social venture.

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7 Keys To Keeping Your Business Agile And Competitive

Startup Professionals Musings

He lived the philosophy that companies must be paranoid in order to survive, and continually disrupt their own markets to prevent overrun by competition. That means making sure you are utilizing coaching and mentoring, as well as training to keep up with changes in technology and the marketplace.

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LA tech industry mourns Kobe Bryant

TechCrunch LA

Reports indicate that Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, and seven other passengers were on board a helicopter traveling to Bryant’s basketball training facility Mamba Academy. There were no survivors. “This loss is shocking and puts into perspective how precious our moments on this earth really are.

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8 Keys To Attracting More Talent Than The Competition

Startup Professionals Musings

Freelancers and consultants have to demonstrate results, without training and mentoring, so they can help you more quickly and probably at a lower total cost. Full-time employees require considerable overhead for facilities, training, severance, and benefits for performance. Prioritize demonstrated execution versus potential.

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Kara Nortman Was Just Promoted to Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures. Here’s What it All Means

Both Sides of the Table

leadership, mentorship, competitiveness, communications, relationship-building?—?and The core of the investing job of course is investing dollars into startup companies and helping as a mentor, advisor and board member on the companies in which you’ve invested. She had all of the skills and traits we sought?—?leadership,

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6 Keys To Competitive Advantage By Memorable Service

Startup Professionals Musings

In this context, even “satisfied” is only a “meets-minimum,” and does not put you ahead of your competition. Reward team members who excel in these relationships, and provide training and processes for others. Start by hiring the right people, and providing the necessary training, coaching, and mentoring.