Tag Archives: STARTUPS

What’s Weird? Starting your own business.

In 2014 my wife and I had an idea. That idea soon took flight and turned into a business. A social impact startup that gives back to nonprofits solving the issue of affordable housing. A business that I’m proud to support her in. Here’s to everyone starting a business of their own in 2015!  

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Have you heard of ServanTek?

Neither have I. But apparently they are doing some cool things. I asked them about being a nonprofit serving other nonprofits through technology and they had this to say One of our key services is an online donation processing system, which we are in the process of enhancing. With the research-based improvements we are currently working to implement, we estimate ...

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The Biggest Mistake you Can Make with Advisors

I’m an advisor and I agree. Sounds like a TV commercial from the 90’s, right? I’m a doctor on TV and in real life. But I’m being paid to be here. But in this case it’s the truth. I’m an active startup advisor here in Austin, TX for Greater Good Labs, Giving City Magazine and EdgeFlip and several other startups. ...

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New Points of Lights Civic Accelerator Class Announced

Whew! That title is a mouthful. I was lucky enough this year to be involved as a judge for this contest. Check out our full announcement below. The Points of Light’s Civic Accelerator – the first national startup accelerator dedicated solely to investing in civic ventures – announced today the 13 startups selected to participate in its fall 2014 program, ...

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