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Common mistakes MBAs make when trying to get hired at a startup

Original post by Thomas Eisenmann via QUARTZ Searching for a job with a startup can be frustrating and confusing for MBAs, especially when compared with the “tried-and-true” process of recruiting with big companies who visit campus. In turn, MBAs who seek employment with startups aggravate entrepreneurs by making an alarming array of mistakes. The good news: it […]

The Future of Banking: How the Financial World Will Change

By Bill Magana Financial fraud costs U.S. merchants about $190 billion every year, while consumers lost another $4.8 billion annually, according to Forbes. Whether you’re a small business or a private consumer — or both — the risk of bank-related fraud is enormous. Unfortunately, the channels for this type of theft are multifaceted and ever-evolving. But […]

Vienna Tech Scene

Cost of living compared to other world cities: 99th most expensive out the 342 cities featured in Numbeo’s 2013 cost of living index. As Austria’s capital and largest city, Vienna is perfectly positioned to become a major European tech hub. With a population of 2.4 million, the metropolitan area is home to more than 20% […]

Berlin TechMeetups Weekly Newsletter 11-Oct-2013

Hi everybody, Time flies and our FinTech Drinks & Demo Night is coming in about 10 days already, with great speakers from Elance, Avuba, OpenBankProject, SentiTrade andBitcoinsBerlin ! If you have never been to The Wye, it is also an occasion to check out this really cool venue in Kreuzberg. RSVP here. We’re right in the middle of the preparation for our 2nd #TechStartupJobs Fair on November 14th. Here […]

London Silicon Roundabout Weekly Newsletter 11-Oct-2013

Dear London TechMeetups Member, Today I decided to talk not only about mentors at the Guru Program, but about our students as well. We have amazing group of 40+ students who come along every Tue to extend their knowledge about things that will help them run their startups. They all have different backgrounds. We have layers, teachers, architectures […]