Ecosystems

By Adam Rowe | Mar 23, 2018 at 12:45 pm

Earning a living online isn’t easy. For years, the primary way to monetize your creative hobby online was through advertisements. Yet the biggest ad-supported platforms only pay creators between $.10 to as little as $.0005 for each fan that enjoys their content. Enter …

Ecosystems

By Adam Rowe | Jan 19, 2018 at 12:45 pm

When compiling their pitch decks and researching investors for a fresh round of fundraising in 2018, entrepreneurs and startup founders everywhere have one place to gain the data they need to make informed decisions: Last year. The data on the state of venture capital…

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Austin

By Conor Cawley | Dec 18, 2017 at 11:30 am

Just a few years ago, Austin was nothing more than home to the biggest media conference in the world, South by Southwest. However, in recent years, the river-side Texas city has become a hub for startup activity, spurred by the innovative minds and companies…

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Chicago

By Tishin Donkersley | Dec 13, 2017 at 1:30 pm

The holidays can be a stressful time for individuals. But if you can find a way to sneak in some belly laughs and chuckles, everything is going to be much better for your mind and body to make it through. This week in Startup…

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Chicago

By Conor Cawley | Dec 13, 2017 at 9:20 am

Being from Chicago comes with a certain amount of pride. Whether it’s because the sports teams are so good, the winters are so bad, or the startup ecosystem is so great, the Second City breeds a level of confidence unseen around the world. And…

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Little Rock

By Monica Laufer | Dec 12, 2017 at 5:00 pm

Northwest Arkansas is home to Fortune 500 companies including Walmart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Transport which makes the ecosystem ripe for startups to thrive. In this interview with #StartupsEverywhere, I talk withMichael Iseman, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Startup Junkie, …

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Seattle

By Adam Rowe | Dec 11, 2017 at 4:15 pm

This past Saturday, thousands of fans, cosplayers, and laptop-toting creative professionals poured into Seattle’s Washington State Convention Center, coming together to celebrate one artistic medium for the first time. The first annual PodCon, a celebration of the …

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Boston

By Tishin Donkersley | Dec 8, 2017 at 1:30 pm

December is the month where the flurry of the holidays are in full swing and students are starting to stress out in anticipation of final exams. This week in Startup Spotlight we found companies helping students get through their final exams, gift giving chatbots, getting…

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Seattle

By Adam Rowe | Dec 8, 2017 at 11:30 am

Seattle’s tech explosion has nabbed it the title of the nation’s fastest-growing big city, adding 57 people a day across a one-year period measured in 2015 and 2016. Massive hiring from tech businesses is no doubt driving a significant amount: Amazon alone occupies …

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California

By Monica Laufer | Dec 6, 2017 at 1:30 pm

Coachella Valley is referred to as the “Desert Empire” to differentiate it from the neighboring urbanized Inland Empire and the Imperial Valley. The Valley also houses desert resort cities of Palm Springs and Palm Desert and is the location for the infamous …

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Miami

By Adam Rowe | Dec 5, 2017 at 9:20 am

Planning out your holiday travel? The season is full of good cheer, but keeping that cheer from siphoning away as you trundle across a massive airport looking for your gate can be tough. In addition to checking out the best gadgets and gear available…

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Lisbon

By Simon Davies | Dec 4, 2017 at 5:00 pm

Portugal was hit hard by the global financial crash of 2008. Its economy struggled to remain afloat during the crisis and it’s capital, Lisbon, suffered greatly. But Lisbon has since been working hard to recover, and the city is now making waves as a…

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Boulder

By Tishin Donkersley | Dec 1, 2017 at 10:50 am

With the holidays in full swing, finding the right gift for the whole family can be a challenge. Each week, TechCo features tech startups that can help streamline your daily life. This week in Startup Spotlight, we found DIY STEM kits for kids, an…

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San Francisco

By Adam Rowe | Dec 1, 2017 at 9:20 am

2017’s rapid-fire news cycle took plenty by surprise. The tech world, with its massive corporations, powerful leaders, and huge influence over the world’s population, certainly didn’t lack for it’s share of newsworthy scandals. Now, thanks to a survey …