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What Makes Boston's Start-Up Scene Special?

Seeing Both Sides  Nov 03 09

(follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bussgang) A few weeks ago, Fred Wilson posted a presentation he delivered on What Makes the NYC Start-Up Scene Special. I was inspired to deliver a similar presentation today to a group of Harvard Business... Full story...



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