During Witkower’s junior year at Syracuse University, she spent a semester in L.A. – an experience that would be both life changing as well as give her the opportunity to become a digital media consultant at Authentic Entertainment where she first shared her idea with executives about combining production with a social experience. When she returned to SU as a senior, she met with Sean Branagan, the Director for the Center for Digital Entrepreneurship and he encouraged her to think about scaling her idea… and she did....

As I went around to the different events, I made it my mission to track down everybody from panel speakers all the way to average attendees who live and work in Seattle. Each of them got the same, two-part question: “What is it that makes the Seattle tech ecosystem noteworthy? What keeps you living and working in Seattle over another ecosystem like Silicon Valley?” So, what makes Seattle so great?...

SeeClickFix is like 311–for everywhere. It’s as simple as it sounds. “See” a non-emergency issue in your neighborhood that you want fixed? Use the site to “click” and report the issue publicly. After reporting the issue users on the site then crowdsource a “fix,” unless the local government or a neighborhood organization takes responsibility for it. But the team at SeeClickFix have gone above and beyond, offering tools for not just motivated citizens, but also neighborhood organizations, local governments, and the media....

4K Is No Longer the Future Today, companies are manufacturing televisions that are enabled for 8K technology. In addition to this, Apple’s iMac is now ready for 5K. Because of this, 4K no longer looks as if it is something up and coming. The demand for it already exists and is going to continue to grow. To put it even more succinctly, if you don’t begin adapting your video marketing content for 4K, you will soon find yourself at the mercy of your competitors....

Now, according to Microsoft executives, those same hackers are back, once again targeting the global IT supply chain. So far Microsoft has identified 140 technology service providers and resellers that have been affected, with 14 that Microsoft believes were compromised. It’s not exactly something that the global supply chain needs right now — thanks to pandemic-related slowdowns, businesses are already bracing for a rough holiday season. How Nobelium’s New Campaign Works Tom Burt, Microsoft corporate vice president of customer security and trust, explained the news in a recent blog post....

Here are just a few of the election apps to keep you plugged in during the election season, from local, state, to national races. These are data-driven and informational – only apps that contend to maintain neutrality have been selected for this list. Of course, you should always research each app yourself to ensure its neutrality. Here are the four data-driven election 2016 apps you need to stay informed in all things politics this season...

Regional Competitions Culminate in Annual Event Throughout the course of the year we send our team members to travel all around the country to visit tech ecosystems and connect with the local entrepreneurs who have poured their blood, sweat, and tears into their passions. To showcase their entrepreneurial spirit, we host our Startup of the Year Competition & Mixer events. During these events, we serve cocktails and let the crowd network together before taking the stage and kicking off the crowning glory to the event: the pitch competition....

2: 60 Free Computer Science College Courses You Can Take Online in 2015 MOOCs or Massively Open Online Classes have now been around for a while, some even being acquired by companies like LinkedIn, but they still provide a great deal of value. From Coursera to Ivy League schools, there is now a near endless stream of information available to anyone who has the time and interest to take the self-paced courses....

The report examined 300 tech companies and their carbon footprint. Google, one of the largest tech firms in the world, was both criticized and praised in the report. They were commended for their pledge to power all of its data centers with 100% renewable energy, however, Google was also slated for their current use of dirty energy and their lack of transparency. The report states that: “Google only publicly acknowledges the existence of seven data centres globally, though informed estimates place Google’s fleet in the range of 20 to 30 data centres....

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Don’t forget to join us at Innovate! and Celebrate 2017! Register now and get ready for a fantastic 3-day journey of mentor sessions, keynote speeches, and our riveting Startup of the Year competition in San Francisco, CA. Here Are This Week’s Tech.Co Top Stories: Top Cybersecurity Stories Need more TechCo? Sign up for the Tech.Co newsletter today, and get the weekly wrap-up direct to your inbox. Interested in coming to a Tech....

Companies selected for this program will enjoy access to the most advanced technologies and will work with accomplished leaders working to advance the capabilities of voice interfaces and their enabling technologies. The program will operate in the University of Washington’s Startup Hall, an innovation space located on the UW campus and operated in partnership between Techstars and the UW’s CoMotion innovation center. If you’d like to be notified when applications open or to receive more information about the program, please email us at alexa@techstars....

— Marcus Perez (@Markaaaay) February 18, 2017 It’s been around for years, but just went viral last month. Interestingly, the actual guy whose face is used in the meme is a recent entrepreneur with the launch of a new travel documentary series that will see him travelling to locations across the globe to create short gaming-centric videos. Who This Guy Is The blinking white guy is often misidentified as Michael C....

In psychology, character strengths – such as curiosity, gratitude, and perseverance – are traits that span industries and job descriptions. They’re also traits that we sometimes leave at home, unsure how they might be useful in a professional environment. But by doing so, we’re missing out on a lot of benefits. In one study, researchers asked people to identify their signature strengths (more on that below) and use one in a new and different way at work each day for a week....

Once restricted to mere modular shaped boxes with printed posters, interactive technology can now be integrated into exhibition stand design. Trade show attendees are increasingly tech aware, with smartphones and tablets becoming the norm for brand interaction online. Here are some of the latest technologies to consider integrating into your exhibition stands and how some marketing campaigns have already successfully used them. Interactive Screens Advertising your brand at a trade show is imperative, but big branding is useless if you aren’t explaining what you do....

Hire for Diversity And by diversity, I mean truly diverse. Hire people with different passions, from different backgrounds, nationalities and cultures who have been exposed to different ways of thinking and dealing with situations. The synergy and cooperation of people with different ways of viewing the world and taking on projects can spark an extraordinary level of creativity that just may revolutionize your team and your company. Do not try to dampen people’s differences and individuality; instead, celebrate and embrace them, which will in turn add incomparable value to your team and output....

When you’re out shopping, you need to shop safe. Here’s the best, most recently updated list of tips available to help you navigate online shopping in a truly safe manner. Buy at Well-Known Sites One easy tip: Shop at websites you know in order to ensure that no bad actor has created their own site in an attempt to collect personal information. But you’ll still need to be careful when on the biggest sites, as the next point explains....

The ONE THING I remember from this book was this: CADIF. I had an IBM-issued “Think” sign on my desk, and I had a post-it note on the backside (so I could always see it but no one else could) that said “CADIF.” It stands for: CommitmentAttention to DetailImmediate Follow-up Time and again, through stints at large companies, in academic settings, and through many startups, I have invoked CADIF. Particularly the last bullet: Immediate Follow-up....

And then… The check-ins keep coming, but the badges and mayorships don’t. The push notification to your smart phone alerting you that a quasi-acquaintance is at the grocery store across town is more irritating than informative. Your co-worker is the mayor of the cubicle next to you, bathroom stall number 4, his parents’ garage, his favorite park bench, and won’t stop bragging how much better at Foursquare he is than you....

The Banks Aren’t Everything New mobile-centric financial companies are being founded to encourage businesses away from regular banking. Services such as Currency Cart and Regent FE undercut traditional banking services by offering lower exchange rates and generally reduced overheads. That said, it has yet to be seen whether businesses are more likely to trust these newer players, or if they would rather stick with established names like Wells Fargo or Lloyds....