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According to a blog post released by the company, the fund, dubbed the Canaan XI, is an early stage technology and healthcare fund that will focus on the core areas of those industries. The fund will be the largest to date for Canaan Partners by quite a bit, dwarfing the $600 million it raised in 2012 and still notably larger than its $675 million fund it closed in 2014. The round was led by longtime supporters Limited Partners and HarbourVest Partners, who have been more than impressed with Canaan Partners return on investment in recent years....

Exhibitors including Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Leaf College Savings, Snapchat, Yelp, and many others came together to showcase their latest innovative technologies or share policy or digital advocacy related issues. While there were some big names in the mix, there was also a strong representation from smaller businesses and startups. Here are a few of the highlights that caught my eye among the exhibits. 3D Printing Pinshape – Pinshape is a community marketplace for 3D printing....

Not only do startup competitions allow you to rub shoulders with some of the most important people in your respective industry, you’ll also have a chance to meet, network, and learn from your peers. You’ll glean information about how to pitch, areas in need of improvement, and when you need to pull the trigger on big decisions. Even if you don’t win, which is a very real possibility, the people you meet, knowledge you gain, and experiences you enjoy are more valuable than any prize that might come your way....

That’s right, Comcast is officially teaming up with Netflix to provide the convenient streaming service on their X1 cable package. In addition to being able to enjoy the live, on demand, DVR and web programming included with their Xfinity TV subscription, customers will be able to easily flip to their seemingly infinite Netflix catalog without changing over to a different system. Finally, everything can be in one place. The key is full and comprehensive integration....

You need to think about where you can compromise and cut costs but still put on events that appeal to everyone. Whilst your manager may have asked for a posh water feature, if it is going to eat a large chunk of your budget is there some way you can compromise? In the following paragraphs we’ll breakdown everything that you will need for a corporate event and how you can to do it on a budget without sacrificing the enjoyment people get out of it....

But a solution exists for these businesses in the form of the crowdsourced workforce. This is an important innovation for tapping human resources that startups can use to put only the best talent to work on their projects. The human cloud allows you to access the services of a large group of amazingly talented people who do not sit in your office but whose work can be leveraged using the internet, cloud computing or any other collaborative technology that meets your needs and requirements....

Without a doubt it was one of the most influential and inspiring weeks of my professional career to date. However, that’s only one small layer of what made Denver Startup Week amazing. Before I flew to Denver, everybody kept talking about how Denver Startup Week was magical. Admittedly, I didn’t quite get a grasp on what they meant until I got there and saw firsthand what all the fuss was about....

According to the camera company, backers of the Lily drone can expect a refund; however, they did not state if it would be a full refund. It would appear that the founders are using the remaining funds from the Series A – backed by Spark Capital, SV Angel, Joe Montana, and Steve Aoki – to issue the money back over the next 60 days. The 60,000 backers will not need to take any action to receive the refund unless the associated card has since expired....

Google Cardboard was probably one of the first devices to relate smartphones and virtual reality – it basically turns any modern smartphone into a virtual reality handset. One of the best things about it is its price, making it a true affordable VR solution for everyone. However, due to its size and construction, Google Cardboard is not example the most practical item to transport around. With this in mind, the premium iPad case company Dodocase has just launched its own VR handset, the SMARTvr....

We got to know Jeff and Nic since we starting hosting Tech Cocktail events in 2006. I think Jeff may have attended every one for the first 3 years. We first covered Edmodo as they rolled into beta back in 2008. Two months later Edmodo came out of beta with its public offering at one of our Tech Cocktail Chicago mixer events in May of 2008. We’ve been following along with Edmodo ever since they embarked on their entrepreneurial journey....

We spoke with founder and CEO Ahmed Elsayyad about the growing importance of effective physician recruiting. He emphasizes what makes his company stick out compared to the competition, how they plan to further change the healthcare system and what kind of success he plans to have with Elsayyad Medical. In regards to his company, the medical field and the world’s physician shortage, here’s what he had to say: Elsayyad: There are two main ways EMG stands out from the competition: Elsayyad: We charge based on successful placement....

How does EveryMove @Work work? Fitness tracking apps are becoming a popular way for people to maintain healthy and active lifestyles. EveryMove @Work enables companies to create incentives, challenges, and rewards for employees who make fitness a priority. For employers: Employers can use EveryMove @Work to build an active and positive company culture. Employers can create fitness-led challenges for employees and motivate employees by offering rewards with gift cards or donations to nonprofits of their choice....

If you ask any leader in the tech ecosystem, their ultimate goals are to help startups build great businesses, support the community, and retain and attract talent. Coined by the entrepreneurial community group #yesPHX, “The World’s Most Generous Community for Entrepreneurs,” is a real thing. The hashtag, which you’ll find all over social media, now stands for “a unifying banner for Arizona’s diverse startup ecosystem, 100 percent community-owned, bootstrapped, and yours to help lead....

This attack, dubbed WannaCry, was the real deal, and knowing everything you can about this cyber attack is vital to protecting yourself from one in the future. Take a look at everything we know about the WannaCry ransomware attack below: The Biggest Ever The WannaCry ransomware attack affected more than 230,000 computers in 150 countries. The attacks in question were sent out in 28 different languages, further cementing the unprecedented spread and growth of this hack....

The social media giant has created Messenger Rooms which can hold up to 50 people, plus add AR filters and mood lighting. Simultaneously, it has doubled the number of people that can join a WhatsApp group voice call, taking it to a maximum of eight. Here’s everything you need to know about the changes to Messenger and WhatsApp. Messenger Rooms The biggest change is the creation of Messenger Rooms. Soon, you’ll be able to create a “room” from either Facebook or Messenger, then invite anyone to join your room....

In the following article we would like to share our complete process for the successful hiring of new employees, divided into 4 steps, each of which on average takes 1 month of time to execute. But first, a few words to put things into context. Our company uses the internet as a means to search for insurance, financial, and in the near future tourist services in order to help those in Latin America save time, money, and energy when trying to find the best option to fit their needs....

This five-year-old company is poised to teach record amounts of students and employees of large enterprise organizations across its program offerings. The Company’s development of its proprietary, tech-enabled Learn platform provides a blending learning environment (in-person and online) that combines scalable program delivery with dynamic assessments for mastery tracking of technical competencies. Paul Mariani, General Partner with ABS Capital and Galvanize Board Director said, Read about more capital raises on TechCo

Having a failed startup is a burden that doesn’t fall on the founders alone. An unsuccessful business endeavor affects the reputation and even the morale of advisors as well. Sometimes, founders of failed startups miss this crucial point – reputation does matter and shouldn’t be taken lightly. This makes getting advice about a startup launch that much more difficult. In order to fill this gap, Luke Fitzpatrick created Ghacklabs, a company that offers startup help for $1....

My point is: There’s no better time to dabble in a new medium. You can post your results to the internet and receive immediate feedback. And if you have a friend who loves trying out new multimedia creative projects, the assortment of unique and useful tech on this list are just the thing to make for a fascinating last-minute holiday gift. Hooke Verse 3D Audio Headphones, $240 [TechCo Approved] This bluetooth head-mounted microphone array is designed to record and play back 3D audio....

Meera Kaul is the founder of MKF, a non-profit responsible for the Women in STEM (WiSTEM) conference, the largest global conference for women in STEM. The event works with thousands of women to provide them with support, mentoring, skills and strategies to grow careers within STEM wherever they live around the world, and this year’s event is taking place in the U.S. for the first time: It’ll be at San Francisco this September 11 and 12....