By Frank Gruber
| Aug 1, 2018 at 4:15 pm
It can take 10 years to become an overnight success. At least, that’s what it took for Jen and I to build Tech Cocktail into TechCo and eventually be acquired. In December 2017, MVF acquired TechCo. When we first shared the news, we indicated...
By Frank Gruber
| Jun 27, 2018 at 11:00 am
While Marcus Lemonis is known as an author, entrepreneur, and host of “The Profit” on CNBC, his core mission is to invest in small business and do something for people who can’t get a shot at the big time. At the Techstars Startup Week Detroit,...
By Frank Gruber
| Jan 15, 2018 at 7:01 pm
Today, I’m excited to announce that Tech.Co has been acquired by MVF, an international publishing and tech company. MVF was founded in the UK by five friends in 2009, and has driven incredibly fast growth over the past 9 years. They opened an office...
By Frank Gruber
| Dec 5, 2017 at 2:30 pm
Today Steve Case’s venture capital firm, Revolution Ventures, announced the creation of a new $150 million ‘Rise of the Rest Seed Fund’ geared at investing in startups outside of Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston. There’s no question there is a lack of ...
By Frank Gruber
| Dec 1, 2017 at 11:30 am
If you were one of the individuals that snagged the iPhone X, then you are fully aware that this device is one of the most fragile smartphones on the market to date. And you also know, the cost of getting your glass repaired is...
By Frank Gruber
| Nov 22, 2017 at 12:20 pm
Over the past several months we’ve seen dozens of men in power, across various industries, facing the ramifications of their predatory behavior. The timeliness the new book by Pando founder Sarah Lacy titled, A UTERUS IS A FEATURE, NOT A BUG: The Working Woman’s ...
By Frank Gruber
| Nov 15, 2017 at 10:30 am
I’ve been on a quest over the last decade to find a laptop backpack that offers comfort, style, durability, and function. I’ve gone through a dozen laptop backpacks over the years, from Timbuk2 to Kenneth Cole to North Face to Encase to Hurley and a...
By Frank Gruber
| Oct 31, 2017 at 8:00 pm
This week there was quite the debate raging about the way that the cheeseburger emoji was portrayed on the various platforms. If you don’t know what I’m referring to that’s ok, you’re probably living a more interesting life than most of America. But to...
By Frank Gruber
| Nov 8, 2017 at 1:30 pm
Looking to add a music element to your showering routine? Thanks to modern technology advancements you can now have a solid, Bluetooth, waterproof speaker in your shower and stream your favorite music for as little as $9 I’ve pulled together three devices ranging between...
By Frank Gruber
| Nov 5, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Are you ready to prepare a feast for the Thanksgiving holiday? Thanksgiving ranks at the top of my list of favorite days of the year, so it’s important to me that we get it right at my house. To prepare for this challenge, I...
By Frank Gruber
| Nov 3, 2017 at 6:15 pm
The new iPhone X is now out and you may be scratching your head as to how to use this new device without the trusted home button. You are not alone. To help users to quickly learn how to handle the new gestures needed...
By Frank Gruber
| Nov 2, 2017 at 5:00 pm
Every year Oprah Winfrey reveals a list of her favorite things that instantly become hot items and gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season. This year she has listed 102 items on Oprah’s Favorite Things 2017. While we appreciate all the items on the list,...
By Frank Gruber
| Nov 1, 2017 at 11:30 am
A few weeks ago, I visited Columbus, Ohio with Steve Case’s Rise of the Rest tour. The region is cultivating an environment filled with communities, companies, education, and entertainment. As you walk through the downtown streets, businesses are buzzing with activity and ...
By Frank Gruber
| Oct 26, 2017 at 1:45 pm
Yesterday the first coworking space for women, Bloom, hosted its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration, welcoming women throughout the Las Vegas area to gather, connect, and grow their businesses under one posh new roof. The new venue was founded by Ginger ...
By Frank Gruber
| Sep 11, 2017 at 2:59 am
Since I was a child watching Star Wars and seeing robots like C3Po and R2D2, I’ve dreamed of having a robot of my own. This desire was further strengthened by watching the The Jetson’s family robot, Rosie the Robot Maid who kept the homestead...