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13 Ecosystem Builders That Are Boosting Startup Growth

Tech.Co

BlackTech Week was created by the leadership team from Code Fever to accelerate and support the innovation of black communities through training, networks and funding. “ Indiegogo has brought more than 800,000 ideas to fruition since 2008. Their investor bootcamps help educate new investors about due diligence, valuation, and more.

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Meet the Investors & Tech Leaders Judging at Startup Night SXSW 2018

Tech.Co

Lisha works tirelessly to build a platform of advocacy around issues such as tech inclusion, diversity, and education. Felicia is the cofounder of Black Tech Week, Code Fever, Tribe Cowork and Urban Innovation. Marissa leads the Education Practice at Village Capital. Siggi Hindrichs, Principal at Samsung NEXT.

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The @TWTFelipe Story – A Tale of US Visa Policy Gone Awry (#startupvisa)

Both Sides of the Table

He came to the United States in 2001 to study Software Engineering at Auburn University. While he was waiting for the paperwork to be reviewed he moved to Boulder, Colorado and took a job with a local tech company there. We then moved our Chief Software Architect over. I hope that didn’t have a stature of limitation!

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Top 30 Startup Posts for July 2010

SoCal CTO

5 Lessons from 150 startup pitches - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , July 11, 2010 I just reviewed several hundred startup pitches for Capital Factory. Between this blog and reviewing applications to Capital Factory I see hundreds of pitches a year. Most were on paper and video; 20 were invited to pitch in person.

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Decoding the Secret of iPhone Game Popularity, With William Volk, Playscreen

socalTECH

We had the chance to speak with William Volk , Chief Creative Officer of Playscreen (www.playscreen.com), who talked how his company is looking to crack the code with Crickler 2: Daily Word Puzzle , which is among the most popular puzzle games on iTunes, and recently number one in free educational games. William Volk: It's hard.

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INNOVATION - A Scientist's Perspective

AeA Los Angeles Council

Approximately 50 executives from the worlds of technology & venture capital piled into the dining hall on June 30th to listen to Dr. Mark Drapeau speak about "innovation" and its sister topic, "STEM education." Innovation – and its sister topic, STEM education, is a topic that easily falls through the cracks. government.

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: 5. Outsourcing

Frank Addante

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical.