So first, what is cloud computing and how can it help my business? Cloud computing is storing and accessing programs and data over the internet instead of a computer hard drive. The cloud is another name for the internet but has nothing to do with the hard drive. If data is stored on the hard drive or programs are run from the hard drive, it’s called local storage and computing....
We’ll have a gaggle of startups on hand, showcasing their goods, but before the event kicks off, we want to know what you think: Who is San Diego’s Hottest Showcasing Startup? Let us know your thoughts by answering the poll at the end of this post (ends at 6:00pm local time on the day of the event). The winner will be announced live at the event and will receive recognition in the editor’s note of the weekly newsletter and added press recognizing the honor of being elected San Diego‘s Hottest Showcasing Startup, as well as a chance for a spot at this year’s national competition, Tech Cocktail Celebrate....
But, studies show that the overwhelming number of drivers for UberX are part-time: 85 percent work less than 35 hours a week, by one recent estimate [PDF]. The same is true of many “gig economy” workers, who are joining the growing ranks of delivery, cleaning, and task startups. Uber and other startups could just limit the number of hours to avoid full-time benefit laws, keeping most of their system functioning, but hurting the few workers who rely most on full-time work....
If you had told them they’d be living in Las Vegas a year later, they might not have believed it. But here they are: 15 employees, with plans to hire 12 more in sales, customer service, and engineering. It all started with a chance encounter with the VegasTechFund, downtown Vegas’s startup fund run by the Downtown Project. They convinced Moveline to come for a visit in April – a very different kind of visit than most people take to Las Vegas....
This challenge is not unique to Phoenix. Business leaders in up-and-coming cities across the US are feeling the effects of a nearly dried-up source of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics talent needed to stay competitive. Technology and science have infiltrated nearly every sector of business, from health care to the automotive industry — even culinary arts. And with things like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and API integrations becoming more and more mainstream, the demand for that talent will only continue to grow....
With a laptop and an internet connection, hopeful entrepreneurs can connect with like-minded business partners around the world, using tools like Skype and Facetime to connect and share ideas. Why should you start your company where you are, instead of moving to Silicon Valley? Cost of Living Is Lower and Quality of Life Is Higher The Bay Area of California contains some of the most expensive communities in the United States....
It’s not the first time Fallon has used the Loopy on the show. Last year he sang a duet with Billy Joel that instantly drove the Loopy to N0. 1 on iTunes App Store charts. This time it was no different: Loopy’s founder and developer, Michael Tyson, tweeted today that the app is No. 1 again. It’s fair to say that if Fallon likes your app, you’ve hit marketing gold....
One area where robots are already having a profound influence in the world of art. Android art critics, drones that respond to the movement of a pen rather than a remote controller and specialist software that creates art based on human emotion are just a handful of the technologies being introduced to the art realm. But what is the potential of machine art and will it ever outshine human creativity and imagination?...
This is one of the many possibilities for Spark Devices, which has designed an attachment that lets you control your light bulbs over Wifi. They are currently raising $250,000 on Kickstarter to fund manufacturing and licensing. For now, the Minneapolis startup has a prototype in their office that lights up whenever someone tweets #hellospark. They are also working on a handful of features: turning off when you leave the house, dimming when it gets bright outside, or gradually turning on in the morning so your alarm doesn’t jolt you awake....
Some additional announcements today at the conference included: The integration of Facebook Open Graph into Magento, which will allow developers to build new social shopping experiences for millions.The launch of PayPal Access, which lets consumers shop across the web with just their PayPal username and password.Adobe joined X.commerce ecosystem as a partner to offer robust analytics to X.commerce merchants.Kenshoo joined the X.commerce ecosystem to help merchants of all sizes create automated digital marketing campaigns....
As part of the soft launch, YouTube TV will not be natively available on TV unless you use a Google Chromecast device or Android TV. For now, the service will only be accessible through the web client or the new iOS and Android apps. Some of the initial lineup includes ESPN, FX, Syfy, Bravo, and Fox News. You can also add on Showtime or Fox Soccer for an additional cost....
What did he cook up in his mind? For Negari it was simple: .xyz. Why? Because it’s short, simple, used worldwide, and it has a natural ending. Growing up we learn that the alphabet ends in X, Y, and Z, so why shouldn’t a domain extension echo that teaching? To him, it made absolute sense. The real question here was how to slay the giant. Negari went out and bought ‘xyz’ as a domain name and signed up with a registrar so he could sell the extension to the public similarly to GoDaddy....
Market Your App Up Front Sometimes customers don’t even know a mobile app is available. By informing new users of all the services available to them upon registration, you can increase the number of people signing up for additional apps. Include information about the web app in their welcome email with a link to the App Store for easy access. – Dave Nevogt of Hubstaff.com Make Your App Vitally Important Your app should be more than just a conduit to your brand message; it should offer something that’s vitally important to your prospects and customers....
Through its proprietary web-based system, VentureDocs allows users to generate the documents needed to raise angel or VC capital. VentureDocs supports common stock, preferred stock, and convertible note financings. VentureDocs does not recommend that non-lawyers use their documents without adult supervision. That’s good advice, but there are ways for entrepreneurs to use these documents without running the risk of disastrous non-lawyer lawyering. Education: Having an understanding of the key terms of a financing deal can be extremely valuable for a startup’s founder team....
Work life balance is notably a sensitive issue among startups where the culture rewards those who move fast. One person taking a sick day can affect the work of an entire team, primarily because there are so few individuals making things happen in a lean company. The technology sector makes up for it by allowing employees to work at home. The rise of powerful devices and improvement of internet speeds also support this trend....
It all boils down to three lists that help Zettel clarify his priorities, translate them into action, and plan his day: “Big rocks”: Goals that he wants to achieve in the next three months. Every quarter, Zettel sits down to review his goals and set new ones. This is probably the list you’re least likely to make, but it’s the difference between productivity that seems to get you nowhere and a life that feels authentic and fulfilling....
The real news here? Most people in the tech world thought that number would be higher. The Numbers Here’s what Mattermark had to say in a recent blog post: The Series B, meanwhile, remains the easiest round to land: Series B dollars are up 207 percent since Q3 2015, though VC investment continues to constrict slightly overall. The Expectations Interestingly, Mattermark includes a Twitter poll in which 60 percent of the 514 respondents said that they expected the three accelerators to be responsible for more than the roughly 10 percent of Series A rounds that they landed in 2016....
As the CEO of several internet startups over the years, I know there’s always more to do. But at some point, you must accept that there are only 24 hours in a day. Modeling work-life balance is essential at any company, and it begins with how you establish your work environment. Office No. 1: Boardroom With a Closed Door My office is the size of a typical boardroom and has whiteboard walls that I use to get my thoughts onto a working canvas....
We asked four entrepreneurs what one thing they do to expand their network. Take a look at what they had to say below and get ready to handle some business cards: Schedule Out Your Year Get your phone calendar out and open Google on your laptop. Start searching local community organizations and networking events, then block at least one networking event for you to attend each month for the year....
The advantages of peer-to-peer lending has caused some people to cash in on this new business model. They have developed lending apps which make it easier for people to register and participate. For those that might be interested in joining the trend of peer-to-peer lending, here are some amazing 2017 lending apps you should consider: SoFi has strict eligibility criteria. They include: job experience, prospective employ-ability, financial history, and budget management....
