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Scaling Up is a Problem of Both More and Less

Harvard Business Review

Sales doubled in 2013. Just a couple of weeks ago, BuildDirect received $30 million in additional financing led by Venture Capital firm Mohr Davidow. Until 2013, the rocks were reevaluated every 90 days. Early on, BuildDirect had its setbacks and near-death experiences, but in each of the last four years growth has accelerated.

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Unify Your Global Company Through a Common Language

Harvard Business Review

The most talented individuals in industries such as technology and finance spoke English, either as a first or second language. Now picture this group engaged in brainstorming, negotiations, or expansion planning. out of a possible 990 in February 2013. I don''t think English is "better" than any other language.