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 Mon, Mar 11, 2013What imgur can teach you about bootstrapping your business

High school senior makes his mark on the app market | How to lead when things are clear as mud | How to build a successful investment portfolio Created for profjorge.entrep@gmail.com |  Web Version March 11, 2013 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF          SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Bold Ventures Sponsored By High school senior makes his mark on the app market Ben Dennis, a high school senior who has long had an interest in business and technology, incorporated his application-development business when he was just 15. Dennis, who has worked with a wide array of clients, earns $20,000 to $30,000 a year and is planning to attend Indiana University. "My goals for the future are to graduate from Kelley with a high GPA and to create something revolutionary," he said. 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Inc. online (free registration)/Herding Gazelles blog (3/8) Share:      What imgur can teach you about bootstrapping your business In 2009 Alan Schaaf started imgur, a popular image-hosting services. He and Matt Strader, the chief operating officer, say it's important for startup founders to find multiple revenue streams, learn quickly and put together a balanced team. Entrepreneur online (3/10) Share:      The Whole Entrepreneur How to become more productive There are several techniques you can use to save time and become more productive, writes Kevin Daum. He lists 24 suggestions, which include delegating when possible, limiting the time you spend on social media and dedicating one hour a day to returning e-mails and phone calls. Inc. online (free registration)/Roaring or Boring blog (3/8) Share:      What sets interesting people apart There are 10 keys to being an interesting person, according to cartoonist Jessica Hagy, who made a presentation on the topic to SXSW attendees. In addition to their other key characteristics, interesting people tend to be adventurous, daring and willing to embrace their oddities, she said. Inc. online (free registration) (3/8) Share:      Ideas for Innovators A symbiotic approach to innovation Certain innovations, such as Instagram or Apple's App Store, open the door for other entrepreneurs to create their own products and services, writes Kathy Oneto. "While marketers' natural instinct is to be protectionist and seek competitive insulation, they just might find that their next innovation is not dependent upon their company or brands alone," she writes. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (3/8) Share:      Fortune from Failure Don't be in a hurry to make mistakes Entrepreneurs might make mistakes if they take action without carefully examining the situation first, Mark Goulston writes. Company founders can avoid missteps by ignoring distractions, hiring talented teams and paying attention to their advisers, experts say. 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