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And the evolution continues. This week 1776, the DC-based global incubator and seed fund, is acquiring Disruption Corp (its assets and employees), taking over operations for the CTF, as well as the former Disruption Corp Headquarters which will become the new 1776 Crystal City campus. Details of the acquisition have not been disclosed publicly. According to leadership at 1776, “Paul will be a Managing Director at 1776, and we’ll continue to lean heavily on him for his leadership in developing new products and data-driven insights for our startups, corporate partners and investors....

This two-day event brought together industry leaders including Ken Segall, Apple’s former creative director and Jeremy Waite, Head of Digital Strategy at Salesforce Marketing Cloud, to discuss the latest and greatest in performance marketing and provide advice on how to tackle it going forward. More than 800 attendees were eager to hear from world renowned keynotes and expert led panels on industry challenges, technology-driven innovations and what companies, big and small, can expect for the future of performance marketing....

The three resources I found most useful when participating in an accelerator program: Community Perks One of the main goals of an accelerator program is to build successful startups, with the hope of increasing the entrepreneurship within the local community. This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to take advantage of potential local customers and partnerships. For example, one of the reasons we were selected to participate in Velocity Indiana was on the basis of our target market: fraternity and sorority chapters....

There is a definite art when it comes to keeping a social media following entertained and informed. The last thing that you want is an all-out Facebook war on your page. The best thing that you can do when it comes to your business social media is to listen to what people are saying. Listening to what your customers say can give you insight into what they think about any aspects of your marketing campaign....

Much attention is paid to talent retention, and attracting the right types of employees. Less often we discuss the kinds of employees that can destroy the business that you’re working so hard to build. Some negative business traits are obvious: an employee who steals, lies, or cheats to get ahead is obviously not going to be an asset to a company. But there are other types of employees that can be just as detrimental, although the difficulties they cause may not be obvious right away....

Education Astia: A not-for-profit organization that offers paid, week-long programs to help female entrepreneurs in technology, life sciences, and clean tech to learn skills for revenue generation, sales, and fundraising. Includes a support network of over 200 investors and 300 startup executives.Girl Develop It: Technical workshops for female programmers held around the United States, as well as in Canada and Australia. They aim to create a supportive environment where women can join the discussion and show off their skills....

Have Excellent Products/Services No matter how good your marketing is, it will not amount to much if your startup’s products and services are poor. Potential acquirers often go for startups whose products and services are likely to give them a competitive edge over their rivals. For example, even though not a market leader, Elastica had built a name for itself as a major innovator of excellent cloud security solutions. Keen to cement its position as a market leader in the same field, Blue Coat acquired Elastica for $280 million (only eight months after Blue Coat Systems itself was acquired by Bain Capital for $2....

JBL Charge 2 Bluetooth speakers are quite popular right now, which causes the market to be overwhelmed with alternatives and models from different brands. Therefore, it is important to know what to look for in order to get excellent quality for a good price. From my personal experience, the JBL Charger 2 is the one of the best (in terms of the price/quality ratio) Bluetooth speakers available right now. With a crystal clear sound, made possible by the 2 columns channeling 7....

Robotic Suits We’ve all seen Alien. The image of Sigourney Weaver wielding a yellow robotic suit to fend off the monstrous titular character of the 1979 film will be part of sci-fi lore until the end of time. And while this kind of technology was considered nothing more than an astronauts pipe dream. But not on Jeff Bezos watch. — Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) March 20, 2017 Just a few weeks ago, Bezos had the chance to pilot a robotic suit that would put even the most elaborate sci-fi film to shame....

– Steven Buchwald of Buchwald & Associates – Amy Pazahanick of Agape Ventures – Arry Yu of GiftStarter – Angela Delmedico of Elev8 Consulting Group

Here are four tactics to use during your startup’s early stages: 1. Be flexible Always be willing to adjust your plan according to the demands of your market and customer. Never be too proud or stuck in your ways to judge your product; always be open to advice, feedback, and be willing to change. Remember that the goal is not to create the best product; it is to create a product that your clients will view as the best....

Here’s our list of five essential tech tips and recommendations for single living. 1. Invest in Keyless Locks Forgot to turn off the stove? Need to let the cable guy into your house? Left your mail spilling out of your mailbox? When you’re living alone, it’s a good idea to give a few trusted family members and friends access to your home. If you don’t want to make (and keep track of) half a dozen key copies, keyless locks are the answer....

According to a report by Fueled, over 25 percent of apps launched on Apple’s iOS platform earn a revenue of $5000 per month and over 16 percent of the apps launched on Android’s Play Store attain the same revenue base. There are over 1.5 million apps on Apple’s iOS platform & over 1.6 million on Android that offer you a tough competition. Hence, choosing an alternative App store for launching your app is always a recommended option....

Heads-Up Display (HUD) We’ve all done it! Driving in low visibility or bad weather, when all of a sudden it seems like the other car came out of nowhere. The U.S. Department of Transportation states that on average, nearly 6,000 people are killed and over 445,000 people are injured in weather-related crashes each year. When I first heard about HUD, I had a vision of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”, flying around shooting down the bad guys....

Let’s take a quick look at five tips B2B companies can make use ahead of the new year during the tail end of the holiday season. 1: Sеnd Nеwѕlеttеrѕ People Will Wаnt to Aсtuаllу Rеаd Many соmраniеѕ, еѕресiаllу соnѕumеr-fасing buѕinеѕѕеѕ, will сrеаtе Chriѕtmаѕ-thеmеd marketing аrоund thе hоlidауѕ. Whilе this саn be a fun аnd spirited орtiоn, уоur соmраnу саn stand out bу оffеring a diffеrеnt kind of nеwѕlеttеr thаt iѕ infоrmаtivе аnd useful to реорlе in уоur induѕtrу аnd on thе реriрhеrу....

Find Your Target Audience B2B marketers often think that if their marketing strategy isn’t working, it must be their fault. Fortunately for you, that may not always be the case. If you find your marketing is lagging, take a step back and look at your target demographic. Chances are you haven’t found them yet. Doing so will make marketing a much easier task. If you seem to be spinning your wheels determining your target demographic, try hiring a research firm to help with this stage of the process....

There are two things to consider. The first is selecting a price that people are willing to pay that will result in a profit. The second is determining how to present that price to potential customers. The following hacks, will help you use psychology in your pricing strategy to command better rates. Use The Nines If you pay attention to gas prices, infomercials, automotive pricing, and even the sales racks at your favorite store, you will notice one thing....

Many companies have already recognized the importance of online marketing in their overall promotional strategy. Companies that are making plans to follow suit will be looking for the following skills and abilities in the online marketer they’re looking to hire. Web Design Many companies will be looking for someone who knows how to design websites, install widgets, update content and layout, and make sure their website is mobile friendly, easy to navigate and professionally represents the company to the Internet world....

Some former athletes are admittedly better investors than some. While failures like Curt Schilling, former Boston Red Sox pitcher, have warded off some stars from taking the plunge, success stories like Shaquille O’Neal (you know who Shaq is) make it look easier than ever. So who else has taken the investor dive? Take a look at the list below and get excited for the next sports star-backed company on the rise!...

Then The Wall Street Journal came at them hard by questioning the science of the company and its claims to be able to run blood tests on mere drops of blood instead of vials. Months later, the company is facing criminal investigations, and the FDA may ban founder Elizabeth Holmes from the industry. It’s been a whirlwind of surprise – and it’s also a stark reminder of the perils of investing in Silicon Valley....