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What does SCALING mean when you're talking about a solution to a social or environmental challenge, versus a more traditional market solution? At @CASEatDuke we talk about SCALING your IMPACT - versus just scaling your organization's size - and in this short video we share what that means, how it's different, and what it looks like in practice. ...
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What can you learn from a Silicon Valley legend and a pantheon of iconic leaders? The key to scaling a successful business isn’t talent, network, or strategy. It’s an entrepreneurial mindset—and that mindset can be cultivated. “If you’re scaling a company—or if you just love a well-told story—this is a book to savor.”—Robert Iger, #1 New York Ti...
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