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2006 to 2013: We built Manchester's Tech Startup Ecosystem. We are back now - this time helping a small number of tech founders build tech companies in a sustainable manner without continuously diluting founder equity.

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A presentation given at a Post Exit Founders conference using XMind mind maps.

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Less than 1% of tech startups raise investment. Rest struggle due to insufficient capital to recruit talent. Once subscribed, you can now run like a venture backed tech startup with SkilledUp Life Volunteers.

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This presentation discusses the critical need for an effective pandemic surveillance system, emphasizing wastewater biosensors as a key tool for early detection. By integrating these sensors into local communities, we can achieve real-time data collection and improve public policy decisions, ultimately enhancing our preparedness for future pandemics. The approach is scalable, reusable, and eco-friendly, ensuring sustainable monitoring.

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This presentation discusses the vital role of effective investor relations in enhancing communication between founders and investors. It covers the goals, preferred methods of communication, and why regular updates are crucial. Learn strategies for evolving your investor relations approach as your company grows, ensuring transparency and reducing conflict while maximizing investor engagement.

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This presentation provides an introduction to venture capital, outlining its history, key players, and economics. It explores how venture capitalists fund startups, the benefits they bring, and the expectations for founders. Best practices for pitching to VCs are detailed, along with practical strategies to increase chances of securing investment.

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This presentation explores the applications of scientific meditation in enhancing focus and productivity. It guides attendees through practical methods and shares resources for further learning, including links to video playlists. Participants will discover how meditation can influence cognitive development and mental well-being in various settings.

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Chris Messina explores the ongoing debate of open versus closed systems in GenAI. This presentation will delve into the implications of both approaches on innovation, developer freedom, and the broader economy. Drawing on insights from industry leaders, it invites discussion on the future landscape of artificial intelligence and its societal impact.

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This study investigates the impact of transparency on user perceptions in recommender systems. By conducting a user study on music recommendation platforms, we found that users prefer and feel more confident about recommendations they perceive as transparent. The findings emphasize the importance of conveying system logic to enhance user trust and satisfaction in recommendation outputs.

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This article explores the interaction design of recommender systems, focusing on user needs, system transparency, and the role of familiar recommendations. Based on studies of various online systems, it provides insights into what constitutes effective user interaction and offers design guidelines to enhance user satisfaction and trust in these systems.

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This article discusses the development of a user-friendly search interface that enables non-expert users to effectively navigate large information spaces. By integrating faceted hierarchical metadata with search functions, users can easily explore collections without feeling lost. The study reveals significant usability improvements following multiple design iterations and emphasizes the potential for a more intuitive web-based searching experience.

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This presentation focuses on the usability challenges of site search interfaces, particularly in organizing search results using hierarchical faceted metadata. It discusses iterative design methods and usability studies that demonstrate user preferences for enhanced search features over traditional keyword-based searches. The findings aim to create more intuitive and flexible interfaces for exploring large collections of data.

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This presentation compares recommendations from online systems and friends, focusing on the quality of suggestions for books and movies. Results showed that friends consistently provided better recommendations, while online systems were appreciated for suggesting new and unexpected items. Users preferred interfaces that allowed for more input and offered detailed information, shedding light on usability and trust in recommender systems.

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This article explores the effectiveness of recommender systems by examining user interactions and satisfaction. It highlights key design elements such as transparency, trust, and usability that impact how users experience recommendations for books and movies. By comparing different systems, insights are provided on how design choices influence user preferences and behavior when seeking new items.

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Will Boutelle shares the history of the Boutelle family, weaving tales of family myths, truths, and half-truths. This narrative explores the intricacies of heritage, memorable family members, and the shaping of identity through generations. It serves as a personal account meant to preserve the legacy of an American family for future descendants.

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Presentation from Dr. Fatma Dedeoglu: Weaning Therapy

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Presentation from Dr. Bas Vastert: Biomarker-Guided Treatment-And-Stop_Strategy for Recombinat IL-1Receptor Antagonist (anakinra) in systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

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Presentation from Dr. Michael Ombrello: What is the role of HLA DRB1*15 in Still's disease