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June 23, 2014

Tech venture’s setback reveals passion that drives innovation

Blog Tech venture’s setback reveals passion that drives innovation

Scott Shrake prepares students in Arizona State University’s Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) program for the challenges that often arise in launching entrepreneurial ventures. His own recent experience in a business endeavor provides a compelling lesson in coping with unforeseeable setbacks.

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