Category Archives: Startup

Why It’s Good to Get Punched in the Face

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

The Minimum Viable Product, and why it’s so important to get fast feedback. Continue reading →

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Why Snapchat is Worth 20 Billion Dollars

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Why are Snapchat and other viral apps valued so highly? Continue reading →

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Three Things I Learned at a 150-Person Startup

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

My first internship was at a tech startup. I found that the best way to learn is by doing, it’s okay to make mistakes, and there’s still a ton to learn. Continue reading →

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The Future of Journalism’s Phone Interviews

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Echoed is a coming-soon iOS app that helps journalists record and review phone interviews. Continue reading →

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Startup Spotlight: Six Student Startups from Austin, TX

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

I highlight six student startups from Austin, TX, including ReTell, Entrée, Beek, MyCoachLive, Cerebri, and FreeBee. Continue reading →

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