In the startup world, capital, or a lack thereof, can cause a lot of problems for a budding business. Without it, employees can't be paid, marketing campaigns can't be launched, and the startup effectively can't be run on a day-to-day basis. Fortunately, with supportive...
Even just a few years ago, corporations and startups stayed on their side of the entrepreneurial landscape. Startups would innovate new products, while corporations would focus on growing their business. However, startups and corporations have begun cooperating in the form of ...
Two years ago, Techstars and UP Global joined forces to allow us to successfully build a global network of entrepreneurs. Since then, we’ve made an effort to ensure Techstars Startup Programs are integrated into the larger Techstars network to provide the most value to...
Startup accelerators are all about support. They gives budding companies a chance to succeed thanks to mentorship, networking opportunities, and plenty of capital. In the healthcare industry, those kinds of resources aren't found easily, particularly by new entrepreneurs. ...
The idea of transferring money from your bank to a friend through a simple payment app like Venmo was a far off thought for many. Today, it would be odd to have a friend that doesn’t know how to pay for or order something...
Small message. Big impact. This is in short what elevator pitch is all about. An elevator pitch is a short sales pitch that you must be able to deliver within the quick span of an elevator ride. Think of a ballpark figure anywhere in...
West Lafayette is known for housing Purdue University where you can find innovation, forward-thinking students and professors, top research labs, entrepreneurship programs. The Greater Lafayette ecosystem also has a blossoming startup tech ecosystem that is being supported and ...
There are few things more exciting than the weekend. The promise of some free time after the long work week can be enough to make you giddy. And there's nothing more relaxing on a Friday afternoon than taking a look at the top stories...
Hurricane Harvey is much worse than we ever could've imagined. With near three times as much rain falling on Houston than did on New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, millions have been left stranded and homeless without a place to live. Organizations and individuals alike...
In a 2017 study by TechNet, they found that encouraging the creation of dynamic startups across the nation can create one million new jobs per year. The study demonstrates there is vigorous progress returning to the economy via small-to-medium sized businesses and startups. ...
The East Coast startup ecosystem is a force to be reckoned with. Between Washington DC, New England and Silicon Alley, cities and states on the East Coast have shown the world that innovative ideas grow best when sprinkled with a little salt from the...
Among the beaches and mountains of Santa Barbara, there is an emerging tech scene that is attracting founders to the city from Los Angeles and San Francisco. Kyle Ashby, cofounder of The Sandbox Santa Barbara and StartupSB has helped launch new spaces, initiatives and...
For anyone that loves beautiful weather, outdoor adventures, and innovative startups, the West Coast is the place to be. Not only do states like California, Colorado, Washington, and New Mexico enjoy enough sunshine to make tanning lotion a necessity, they also house some of...
Corporations need to stay competitive in their industries, and that cutting edge can be tough to keep up with, particularly for the most rapidly shifting industries out there. As a sector evolves, the source of a revolutionary new tech could pop up anywhere. What's...
The town of Jackson, Tennessee, is known for it's gorgeous Cypress Grove Nature park, Casey Jones Museum and baseball. Within the community Lisa Garner, executive director at theCO, is hard at work building a tech ecosystem and encouraging people to bring their startup ideas...