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John Boitnott

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Castro Valley, San Francisco
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Covers:  entrepreneurship, productivity, leadership, marketing, startups, finance, budgets, debt
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I'm a longtime journalist who has reported on TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, and now tech blogs. I cover technology trends, startups and entrepreneurship for Inc, [Entrepreneur] (http://entrepreneur.com/author/john-boitnott), BusinessInsider, and occasionally other publications.

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Entrepreneurs, Here's What You Need to Stop Doing

Entrepreneurs, Here's What You Need to Stop Doing

Some of the most successful entrepreneurs in today's business world started at a young age. Silicon Valley is…

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How This Tone-Deaf Startup Redeemed Itself After Founder's Comments About Bay Area Homeless

How This Tone-Deaf Startup Redeemed Itself After Founder's Comments About Bay Area Homeless

One of the things that perpetually ignites anger among longtime San Franciscans about the tech-infused change…

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8 Ways to Work and See the World with Less Than $1000

8 Ways to Work and See the World with Less Than $1000

More recent article for LinkedIn Pulse: Here I talk about ways that entrepreneurs can work and live while tra…

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John Boitnott's Resume Tape Part I

John Boitnott's Resume Tape Part I

John Boitnott 2005 Resume Part 1 - My original TV reporter resume tape from my days at the local ABC affiliat…

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John Boitnott's Resume Tape Part II

John Boitnott's Resume Tape Part II

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Why refunds are taking longer now

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By John Boitnott Verified
| MSN Verified
John Boitnott Refunds are taking longer, and consumers are feeling the strain as companies tighten policies and banks review more disputes. Delays are pushing people to file chargebacks or seek help from agencies. The shift is reshaping expectations about how, and how fast, customers get their money back. Across retail, travel, and online services, customers report weeks of waiting and repeated follow-ups. In many cases, card networks or payment platforms must step in.
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A Veteran Startup Lawyer on the Legal Mistakes That Quietly Break Small Businesses

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By John Boitnott Verified
| LinkedIn
After two decades in business law, Matthew Fornaro says most small businesses don't collapse from bad luck — they collapse from shortcuts taken on day one. Matthew Fornaro has spent more than two decades practicing business law, but his work today at Fornaro Legal is far removed from where he started.
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Scrutiny Urged For Smart Investing Apps

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By John Boitnott Verified
| Under30CEO
scrutiny urged smart investing apps As mobile trading surges across India, financial advisors are urging caution. They warn that convenience can hide risks if users skip basic checks on fees, advice, and regulatory status. The message is clear: verify details before money is at stake, and treat apps as tools, not as stand-in advisers.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a radio journalist at the UC Santa Barbara radio station back in 1993.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Lois Lane
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