Funding

By Conor Cawley | Aug 21, 2017 at 3:50 pm

As the saying goes, a unicorn company can’t be built in a day. Much like the rest of the entrepreneurial process, success takes time and hard work, and there are no shortcuts to accelerate it. You’ll need to make small, achievable goals along the…

Reports & Rankings

Fargo

By Frank Gruber | Jul 5, 2017 at 5:00 pm

Looking to build a startup? You may think California, New York, or Massachusetts are the places to go kick things off. However, a recent report by WalletHub may have you thinking twice about the best place to run a business, as they have ranked…

Ecosystems

San Francisco

By Frank Gruber | Jun 19, 2017 at 12:15 pm

The mission to become the “next Silicon Valley” has become a trite endeavor as every city outside of the San Francisco bay area has attempted to spur the connectivity, capital, talent, and success potential that it has to offer. Let’s not forget, Silicon Valley…

Accelerator

By Conor Cawley | Jun 6, 2017 at 3:50 pm

There’s no shame in getting a little bit of help, particularly when it comes to running a business. Sure, you can bootstrap a one-man company with no advice from seasoned entrepreneurs and a notable lack of experience yourself, but you know what’s going to happen?…

Marketing & Social Media

By Anne Ahola Ward | May 22, 2017 at 3:30 pm

Ensuring that a website’s rankings are as high as possible is not an easy thing. I’ve noticed over the years that some folklore has crept into the picture, oftentimes mystifying how SEO works best. Simply put, high-quality content, careful measurement, and performance fixes should…

Reports & Rankings

By Conor Cawley | Mar 30, 2017 at 2:20 pm

Being a startup in a tech hub can be pretty stressful. Whether it’s Silicon Valley or New York City, you have to be pretty lucky to make it as a small fish in a big pond. Between vying for funding and fighting for media attention,…

Coworking spaces

By Conor Cawley | Jan 19, 2017 at 11:20 am

Having a physical space for your business is no longer a necessity. Companies around the world are turning to remote workers to handle everything from content creation to sales, and the employees of the world love it. Working from home affords them the flexibility…

Reports & Rankings

By Conor Cawley | Sep 26, 2016 at 2:00 pm

Sustainability means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. To Justin Fishkin of Local Motors, it means empowering a global community of innovators to do something amazing. To Elon Musk, it’s planning for the future with effective transportation options. But to…

Reports & Rankings

By Conor Cawley | Jun 22, 2016 at 4:40 pm

With the Euro Cup in full swing and the Rio Olympics around the corner, everyone is experiencing a lot of national pride and international competitiveness. And while some people like to keep the game on the pitch, many are interested in finding out which countries…

Reports & Rankings

By Conor Cawley | Jun 20, 2016 at 4:59 pm

The key to being a great company is more than just creating an innovative product. If you want to be competitive in the business world today, you are going to need to surround yourself with impressive and talented people that do more than just…

Reports & Rankings

By Conor Cawley | Jun 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm

Being happy is a moving target. Sometimes, there is nothing you can do to put a smile on your face. Other times, the sheer mention of your favorite song can have you singing along with a grin bigger than your face. But one thing…

Reports & Rankings

By Cameron Glover | Jun 8, 2016 at 2:30 pm

When it comes to business, it’s important to be able to get the whole picture of how companies run. That means going beyond reports of equity and profits, examining how inter-company employees rate their employer. In fact, it can be beneficial to examine how…

Internet of Things

Sweden

By Conor Cawley | Jun 2, 2016 at 4:15 pm

The world around you is evolving. The Internet of Things is expanding and tech startups are making the world smaller every day. But with all this technology comes a dire need for people to maintain and advance it. Luckily, science, technology, engineering and mathematics…

Entrepreneur

By Drew Hendricks | May 24, 2016 at 11:45 am

When you’re building a business, location is an important thing to consider. Entrepreneurs can struggle with this decision because there is a lot riding on it . Factors like costs of real estate and rent, state taxes, city demographic and infrastructure can all affect a…

Reports & Rankings

By Cameron Glover | May 23, 2016 at 2:00 pm

Across the country, the popularity of coding bootcamps are on the rise – and with good reason. They’re accessible, inclusive, and a more flexible option for those looking to gain new technical skills in the ever-evolving job market. Plus, there’s huge potential for increasing…

Reports & Rankings

By Conor Cawley | May 19, 2016 at 4:00 pm

Startups have a number of options when it comes to an exit strategy. And while the goal is obviously to create a company that can rival Google, a hefty paycheck is all the more impressive when you made it yourself. And while a startup…

Reports & Rankings

By Conor Cawley | May 18, 2016 at 5:00 pm

A startup ecosystem is defined by the amount of companies launching in a particular city. But variety can go a long way in cultivating an environment of support and interest in the startup world. While a lot of cities have particular focuses when it…