The Midwest is very welcoming of startups, but a lot of VCs and talent are still located on the coasts.
Category archives: Tech Startups
4 Reasons (Other than the Weather) Your Tech Company Should Be in San Diego
People and space, all in one place.
Pixar’s Co-Founders Heard ‘No’ 45 Times Before Steve Jobs Said ‘Yes’
When it comes to entering the technology market, ‘timing is everything,’ says Alvy Ray Smith.
Pixar’s Co-Founders Heard ‘No’ 45 Times Before Steve Jobs Said ‘Yes’
When it comes to entering the technology market, ‘timing is everything,’ says Alvy Ray Smith.
Payment Card Startup Plastc Took $12.7 Million From Investors and Customers … and Then Just Disappeared
Plastc promised its card device could store information from up to 20 other payment cards, saving customers the bother of carrying wallets filled with different cards.
TaskRabbit’s Co-Founder Aims to Simplify 401(k)s With New Venture
First, he made finding a gig worker easy. Now he wants to fix a ‘broken’ retirement savings system.
This Company Uses Machine Learning to Find Owners of Recalled Cars
Recall Masters was founded by a veteran programmer with $500,000 of his own money. Now it’s seeking a valuation of more than $40 million.
High-Tech Startups Need to Ditch the ‘Engineers Rule’ Mentality
Everyone is in the people business. Create a balance between ideas and execution to ensure the long-term success of your new company.
3 Mistakes (Nearly) Every Tech Startup Makes — and How to Avoid Them
Tips to help left-brained innovators get their brand launch right.
How This Social Media Strategist Stays Focused on His Goals
Ben Pavlovic, founding partner of VineSprout, shares his business advice, thoughts on industry trends and strategies he uses to keep him focused on his goals.