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** Welcome to 1776 Insights.
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May 29, 2015

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Happy Friday and welcome back to your weekly 1776 insights. Keep on reading for the latest in trends and startups innovating in industries that matter. You'll also find some events and classes, where we hope to see you!
One big event next week you should definitely check out is our chat with Steve Blank (http://www.1776.vc/events/lean-startup-origins-with-steve-blank/) . Come hear from one of the original Lean Startup thought leaders on Tuesday at our Crystal City campus!

And speaking of things you should not miss, we interviewed the Challenge Cup Champion, Twiga Foods, and were blown away by the company's vision for the future (http://www.1776.vc/insights/challenge-cup-twiga-foods-distribution-chain-disruption/) —just as the judges were at Challenge Festival. Keep reading for more on Twiga and the rest of this week's 1776 insights.

As always, feel free to shoot me a note at editor@1776.vc (mailto:editor@1776.vc) .

Morgan Gress
Editor, 1776
http://www.1776.vc/insights/challenge-cup-twiga-foods-distribution-chain-disruption/


** Forget Bananas: Twiga Foods Is Selling Total Distribution Chain Disruption (http://www.1776.vc/insights/challenge-cup-twiga-foods-distribution-chain-disruption/)
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by Melissa Steffan, 1776
Bananas are merely the top of the metaphorical shopping cart for Challenge Cup Chamption Twiga Foods. The ultimate goal is to control the distribution chains for everything from light bulbs and batteries, to fruit and vegetables.


** Insights
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* Education

** An Edtech Entrepreneur's Perspective: 3 Tips for Landing a Job
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by Mrim Boutla, More Than Money Careers
Take this advice to heart, and you might even find a job you love.
Best Reads This Week: Education (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-may-25-to-29/#education)
* Energy

** Startup Spotlight: With Sensors, LightSense Takes ‘Internet of Things’ to the Next Level (http://www.1776.vc/insights/startup-spotlight-with-sensors-lightsense-takes-internet-of-things-to-the-next-level/)
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by Chase Johnson
Soon, wireless smart sensors will measure everything around us. That's the technology LightSense is creating.
Best Reads This Week: Energy (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-may-25-to-29/#energy)
* Health

** Health Wearables Are the Future (http://www.1776.vc/insights/health-wearables-are-the-future/)
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by Davison Westmoreland, Gymlion
Think wearables startups are a bad investment? 4 arguments why these technologies might actually drive the future of wellness.
Best Reads This Week: Health (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-may-25-to-29/#health)
* Cities & Transportation

** Why Build a Startup in Boston? (http://www.1776.vc/insights/why-build-your-startup-in-boston/)
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by Bobbie Carlton, MassInnovation Nights
For a city so focused on technology and digital solutions, Boston places a huge emphasis on physical events and connecting in person.
Best Reads This Week: Cities (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-may-25-to-29/#cities)

Read more insights (http://www.1776.vc/insights/)


** Events
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** Lean Startup Origins with Steve Blank (http://www.1776.vc/events/lean-startup-origins-with-steve-blank/)
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Join 1776 at our Crystal City campus for an exclusive conversation with Steve Blank, acclaimed thought leader and co-author of The Startup Owner's Manual.
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** America's Small Business Summit (https://www.uschamber.com/event/americas-small-business-summit-2015)
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From global brand building to leading during challenging times, gain valuable takeaways to help build and grow your business. Register here (https://www.regonline.com/?eventID=1654240&rTypeID=491347) for a free ticket!

More events at 1776 (http://www.1776.vc/events/)
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** General Assembly
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** UX Designer Meet & Hire (https://generalassemb.ly/education/ux-designer-meet-hire/washington-dc/12831?utm_source=1776&utm_campaign=Ongoing+Partnership+%5Bwashington-dc%5D+1776)
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Meet 18 designers who’ve honed their skills in General Assembly’s UX Design Immersive (https://generalassemb.ly/education/user-experience-design-immersive) program. Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR personnel are welcome.
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** Web Design Circuit Info Session (https://generalassemb.ly/education/web-design-circuit/washington-dc/learn-more/2647?utm_source=1776&utm_campaign=Ongoing+Partnership+%5Bwashington-dc%5D+1776)
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Ready to learn HTML & CSS but feel like you don't have time? Wrong. GA's part-time online course is perfect for busy professionals. This info session has all the details.

More events at General Assembly (http://www.1776.vc/events/?event=13)


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