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** Welcome to 1776 Insights.
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May 22, 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!
I hope you didn't miss our Innovation That Matters (http://www.innovationthatmatters.vc) report, which we released last Friday. The report explores the factors that create successful ecosystems for startups in regulated industries and what we can do to help drive that innovation.

Also, make sure to check out our events page (http://www.1776.vc/events) for some new, exciting updates on events at both our D.C. and Crystal City campuses—including a talk with Steve Blank (http://leanstartup1776.splashthat.com/) !

Keep reading below to find out what every edtech company should sell (http://www.1776.vc/insights/what-every-edtech-startup-should-sell-classroom-solutions-not-products/) and some big themes when it comes to healthcare change (http://www.1776.vc/insights/3-themes-for-change-in-healthcare-and-4-rules-for-knowing-when/) .

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/what-makes-startup-economies-tick/


** What Makes Startup Economies Tick? (http://www.1776.vc/insights/what-makes-startup-economies-tick/)
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by Patrick McAnaney, Economic Research Analyst, 1776
San Francisco is the world leader in startups. But what makes the Bay Area so special? As it turns out, it’s more than just easy access to venture capital.


** Insights
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* Education

** The One Thing Every Edtech Startup Should Sell (http://www.1776.vc/insights/what-every-edtech-startup-should-sell-classroom-solutions-not-products/)
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by Rusty Greiff & Melissa Steffan, 1776
Successful edtech companies start by getting students and teachers involved in the product development process.
Best Reads This Week: Education (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-may-18-to-22/#education)
* Energy

** Efficiency, Lower Carbon Emissions Key to Startup-Driven Energy Future (http://www.1776.vc/insights/efficiency-lower-carbon-emissions-remain-key-to-startup-energy-future/)
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by Chelsea Tyson
As it currently stands, though, the future isn’t looking so efficient. Startups aim to change that.
Best Reads This Week: Energy (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-may-18-to-22/#energy)
* Health

** 3 Themes for Change in Healthcare—4 Rules for Knowing When (http://www.1776.vc/insights/3-themes-for-change-in-healthcare-and-4-rules-for-knowing-when/)
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by Mark Smith, MedStar Health
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” Magic words, those.
Best Reads This Week: Health (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-may-18-to-22/#health)
* Cities & Transportation

** More Than Tinder: How Apps Help Form Connections in Smart Cities (http://www.1776.vc/insights/more-than-tinder-how-apps-help-form-connections-in-smart-cities/)
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by Emily Brown
As location-based meet-up apps show, smartphone users are increasingly interested in face-to-face connection.
Best Reads This Week: Cities (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-may-18-to-22/#cities)
* Challenge Cup

** Meet the 2015 Challenge Cup Champion and Global Winners (http://www.1776.vc/insights/meet-the-2015-challenge-cup-champion-and-global-winners/)
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Of the 80 entrepreneurs who pitched last week at Challenge Festival, these five winners stood above the rest. Learn how they're changing the world.

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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** Rethinking Higher Education, feat. Ben Nelson of Minerva Project (http://www.1776.vc/events/rethinking-higher-education-featuring-ben-nelson-founder-chairman-and-ceo-minerva-project/)
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Join us for an exclusive Frank Rhodes Lecture on the future of higher education. Ben Nelson is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Minerva Project and former head of Snapfish.

More events at 1776 (http://www.1776.vc/events/)
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** General Assembly
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** User Experience Design Info Session (https://generalassemb.ly/education/user-experience-design-immersive/washington-dc/learn-more/2572?utm_source=1776&utm_campaign=Ongoing+Partnership+%5Bwashington-dc%5D+1776)
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Interested in learning UX design? Make a career transition with this full-time course! Come learn if it's a fit for you at this free info session.
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** TekFeuds: iOS vs Android (https://generalassemb.ly/education/tekfeuds-ios-vs-android-live-technology-debates/washington-dc/11642?utm_source=1776&utm_campaign=Ongoing+Partnership+%5Bwashington-dc%5D+1776)
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Local experts will take the stage to debate which platform is best! The debaters will be subjected to questions from a panel of judges, as well as from the audience.

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


** 1776 Membership
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