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Victor Belfor, Ben Smith: Why Startups Innovate Better Than Big Companies | peHUB

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Ben T. Smith, IV

With all their resources and talent, why do big companies have trouble innovating? How can a Blekko exist when there is a Google? Or a Tapulous when there is an Electronic Arts? Even more puzzling, why couldn’t Yahoo create Facebook … Continue reading →

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How to Blow Up an Ecosystem (and Prosper Within One)

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Ben T. Smith, IV

How to Blow Up an Ecosystem (and Prosper Within One) Are you a part of an ecosystem or do you plan to destroy one? You must decide before plotting a path to success During the four years we spent building … Continue reading →

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Mesmo Deal Update

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Ben T. Smith, IV

An update on a great deal Mesmo is a deal I mentioned before.  I did it around the same time I did Tapulous.  Davin was a guy doing a bit of advisory work for MerchantCircle when he founded it.  I … Continue reading →

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