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Seattle Startup Day Ben Elowitz Meydenbauer Center September 25, 2010
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1. The Big Idea “ In every block of marble I see a statue as plain as though it stood before me, shaped and perfect in attitude and action.  I have only to hew away the rough walls that imprison the lovely apparition to reveal it to the other eyes as mine see it.”  -- Michelangelo
2. Make an Impact Actualization Self-Esteem Love Safety Food “ It doesn’t matter what the idea is, I’m going to do an idea that doesn’t require venture”
2. Make an Impact Bernard Lown, M.D Orville & Wilbur
2. Make an Impact
2. Make an Impact Actualization Self-Esteem Love Safety Food Change The World
 
 
 
 
2. Make an Impact Actualization Self-Esteem Love Safety Food Change The World
3. The Impact on You
3. The Impact on You
3. The Impact on You
3. The Impact on You
4.  Influence & Relationships
4. Influence & Relationships
4. Influence & Relationships
5. Inspiration -> Autonomy
6. The Big Challenge

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