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Reflections On 2017: Michael Jones, Science Inc.

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So this fall, we launched Science Blockchain, a new incubator that partners with leading entrepreneurs to build a portfolio of blockchain and cryptocurrency related businesses. What was the biggest personal lesson you learned from 2017? I need to focus my time on big ideas paired with extremely passionate entrepreneurs.

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Meet the 2017 Startups from the Disney Accelerator

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. “The Disney Accelerator has provided The Walt Disney Company incredible opportunities to connect with and be inspired by many talented entrepreneurs from all over the world,” said Michael Abrams, Senior Vice President, Innovation, The Walt Disney Company. Meet the 11 startups for 2017: Ambidio.

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6 Information Surges Raise Huge Startup Opportunities

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Per a recent study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic has grown 17-fold over the past 5 years, reaching 11.5 exabytes per month at the end of 2017, of which more than half was video. Online entertainment: millions of channels, billions of actors. Cellphone penetration in the U.S.

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6 Technology Trends Will Spawn Countless New Ventures

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Per the latest study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic has grown 17-fold over the past 5 years, reaching 11.5 exabytes per month at the end of 2017, of which more than half was video. exceeds 80 percent of all mobile phone owners, and these generate more data from their non-phone functions than voice.

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Reflections on 2016: Rob Freelen, Silicon Valley Bank

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we're proud to be part of one of the world's most vibrant innovation ecosystems with some of the fastest growing companies and most creative entrepreneurs. Other examples include media tech companies ZEFR and GumGum � both having record years and positioned extremely well for continued growth in 2017. Rob Freelen: Focus.

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Reflections on 2016: Brad Brooks, TigerText

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Finally, what do you think will have the biggest impact on the technology industry in 2017? In healthcare, I think the impact of mobility is still in its infancy as far as the enterprise is concerned. Brad Brooks: Locally, I think Snapchat's IPO is going to spawn a massive ecosystem in the Southern California tech community.

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Reflections on 2016: Lawrence Ng, OnRamp Fund

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Today's contribution is from Lawrence Ng , serial entrepreneur who, last year, founded OnRamp Fund , a $10 million incubator that invests in early stage startups. Setting up the device is very easy and you can start your cooking from their app on your mobile. It combines innovation and entertainment. Lawrence C.

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