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Copycats can drown  

TechCrunch

It was a not-so-subtle nod to how top institutions are trying to be accelerators, discovery engines, content marketers and check-writers all in one. First, that you have something important to say. Second, you have to believe that you can package that content in a compelling way, consistently. Enter the latest.

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Sproutl is an online marketplace for gardeners founded by former Farfetch executives

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It wants to make gardening more accessible by providing a curated list of items, relevant advice as well as inspiration. And I just didn’t find anything that spoke to me as a new gardener. It felt like what was available was more for more knowledgeable people,” co-founder and CEO Anni Noel-Johnson told me.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: 3 key hiring metrics, building SDR teams, insurtech investor survey

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Because it takes “about 15 touches for a prospect to want to see a demo,” Tong authored a TC+ guide for CEOs who need guidance around hiring and incentivizing SDR teams. That said, getting it right is likely the most important thing you can do for your business.”

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Dear Sophie: When should I sponsor engineers for green cards?

TechCrunch

Can you give me a rundown of the green cards that are available? Is it possible to sponsor someone for a green card without them getting an H-1B or other visa first? That’s no surprise: Turnover in tech last year was remarkably higher than in health care, according to the Harvard Business Review. Let’s get into it.

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What to Do When a High-Performer Quits (With Video)

Let's Grow Leaders

Everyone is watching how you respond when a high-performer quits. When a high-performer quits, it can feel like your world is imploding as you scramble to keep the work going AND find the right unicorn to fill that spot. But, what you do next matters. It’s like the last ten years didn’t count for anything.

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Senior care startup Honor secures $370M in debt and equity, reaches unicorn status

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Th at’s what got me on this idea of ‘how do we help older adults’,” Sternberg recalls. When you dive on how society cares for older adults, you discover it’s really disorganized, and really fractured. Sternberg worked at Google for a couple of years before facing some care challenges with his own mother. “Th

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Panera CIO John Meister on mastering customer experience

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Over the past decade at Panera, Meister has been instrumental in driving Panera’s customer digital experience initiatives and building an innovative IT culture that continues to stay ahead of fast changes in the marketplace. Dan Roberts: IT leaders are always looking ahead to the next big thing. So, we’re adding options.