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The distinction is easy to ignore, but the business models are fundamentally different for each. Media outlets in particular often make this mistake. Naturally, that’s a problem for those hoping to learn more about one or the other. I discussed the topic with Elliott Adams, whose experience in the startup community runs deep. The Difference Startups face a far more poorly defined path to success. As Neil Blumenthal, cofounder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, explained in a Forbes article on the meaning of the term, “A startup is a company working to solve a problem where the solution is not obvious and success is not guaranteed....

The Challenges Brought by BYOD Policies In truth, connecting personal devices to a business network isn’t all that different from connecting company-provided devices. The issue becomes a lot more complicated, however, as BYOD is adopted across an entire company, increasing the number of devices that IT workers need to worry about. While most people use a smartphone, they also tend to use more devices, which they can bring in for work purposes....

The idea behind SwitchPitch is to give startups a chance to flip the script by getting pitched to by some of the biggest corporations New York City had to offer. These corporations already have fully funded projects, but they are looking for delivery on a multitude of technical aspects. The event kicked off with a keynote speech by Gilt founder and chairman Kevin Ryan as he told startups to maintain focus, stick to the fundamentals, and not worry about an exit strategy....

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Do you read Tech.Co every day? Once every couple of weeks? What kind of content would you like to see? Are we being helpful enough in providing resources for startups and entrepreneurs. Please let us know! Need more Tech.Co? Sign up for the Tech.Co newsletter today, and get the weekly wrap-up direct to your inbox. Here are this week’s Tech.Co Top Stories: Like what you’re reading on Tech.Co? Have some great knowledge and think you have what it takes to write some great content for others in the startup or tech space?...

If you’re currently on lockdown and struggling to educate and entertain your kids, then, luckily, tech can provide some respite for you. The latest tech devices for kids can be a rich source of entertainment and, yes, education, for a child. From reading to being read to, educational games and some movies (well, a few couldn’t hurt), there’s plenty out there to keep everyone happy. We take a look at some of the best kids tech tech that can provide parental salvation in the pandemic....

Through countless amounts of recommendations and guidelines, SwitchUp has been able to complete their latest list of top coding bootcamps for 2015. Whether you’re a coding newbie or a seasoned programmer looking for the next challenge to tackle, these top coding bootcamps are essential in this ever-evolving job market. 1. Anyone Can Learn To Code Rating: 5.0Subjects: Ruby, Rails, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AngularJS, and Git 2. Bloc Rating: 5.0Subjects: Ruby on Rails, HTML, Javascript, iOS, Android, Objective C, Swift, UX Design, CSS, AngularJS...

Gmail is actually a powerful competitor in the business email realm. The service offers an appropriate solution for business email equipped with plenty of storage and flexibility. Compared to competitors like Outlook, Gmail just might lead the pack in areas like integration, convenience, and cost. Security The security for Google’s email system is the best on the market, as far as free email services go. The platforms ensure that every precaution is taken and that the right people are using and interacting with your account....

According to Pew Research Center data, the 56 million Americans living with disabilities are three times more likely to say they never go online – and it’s not because they hate pop-up ads. These users aren’t partaking in the benefits of technology because the most popular devices aren’t designed for their particular disabilities. Fortunately, some tech companies are making an effort to change that. From inclusive video game controllers to sensory assistive modes in headphones, the world of consumer tech is beginning to truly care about everyone that uses their devices....

Why wrong? Because your problem-solving creates problems. It creates a corporate culture of dependence. Here’s a real life and all-too-common example: I’m talking to a crackerjack, multi-profitable-exited, serial CEO, and he lays out a problem he’s trying to solve with his partner. You see, his partner has certain financial needs, craves security, and other non-entrepreneur-like issues. This CEO listened to his partner, thanked her for voicing her concern, and then started working on the problem for her....

Consider, for example, Neil Patel in the niche of content marketing. Not only has he founded companies, but he writes at least 4,000 words a day on his blog, QuickSprout. Content marketers follow him, and startups that want to “get on the map” quickly follow his advice and, in some instances, hire him to help. If you intend to use influencer marketing, then there are very specific steps you must take to both identify those influencers in your niche and then to court a relationship with them that will benefit your business....

The new rule will cover both ads from candidates and ads discussing political issues themselves. It will go into effect globally on November 21, ahead of the UK’s December 12 general election and just as the US presidential candidates are ramping up their 2020 campaigns. To those following Facebook’s controversial decision to allow factually inaccurate ads, this sounds like good news. But it’s easy to see the potential downsides of the new policy....

According to a study from the Sungard Availability Services, there are ten cities at the top of the list that make for the perfect city when it comes to launching tech startups. As the data showed, Austin took home the crown of most tech startup-friendly city, thanks to their small population, high tech occupation numbers and impressive number of new entrepreneurs. Meanwhile, San Francisco came in at only #6 due to high rent rates and average startup density....

In recent months, the remote work honeymoon has been slowly coming to an end, with a wide range of businesses insisting that employees return to work or be fired. The moves have been met with near-universal backlash, with tech giants like Google and Apple struggling to get their teams on board with the move for a variety of valid reasons. Now, controversial CEO Elon Musk has joined the fray. He’s baselessly criticizing remote work, stating it “tricked people into thinking that you don’t actually need to work hard....

The reality is much more complicated. Your personal brand is not what you wear, a workout routine, or a nice watch. It’s not your resumé, your blog, your Twitter feed, or even your LinkedIn profile. And although most of those articles about personal branding use celebrities as examples, you don’t need to be famous to have an effective personal brand. Let’s begin by focusing on what personal branding is not: Personal branding is the series of choices you make to present yourself in a positive, consistent and accurate light....

Inky Having zero emails in your inbox feels good. But how about sending encrypted emails using any email provider? That’s where Inky — secure emails — comes into the picture. To send and receive encrypted emails you only need to install the app, create an account, enter your email address and password and let Inky do the rest. Download Inky for free from the App Store. Disney Emoji Blitz If you are looking for a match-3 game that will challenge your skills in an effort to collect Disney and Pixar emoji characters and items form Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Cinderella, Zootopia, The Muppets, Disney|Pixar’s Toy Story and others, just download the Disney Emoji Blitz game and have fun!...

Many smartphone users are young, educated, and well off: 85 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 own smartphones as do 78 percent of college graduates and 84 percent of those with annual incomes over $75,000. Mobile devices are not very popular with seniors, however. Of Americans 65 and older, almost 30 percent currently own smartphones. However, senior smartphone ownership is on the rise. In 2014, only 19 percent of seniors owned smartphones....

Triller has been around for a while — in fact, the US app actually pre-dates TikTok by about a year. However, despite the president’s best efforts, TikTok is significantly more popular. How does Triller work, and how is it different from TikTok? And, will Trump’s presence actually help or hinder the app? What is Triller? Triller is, in essence, an app for people to share videos with other people — just like TikTok....

The information, which has been used to build a database of email addresses and phone numbers linked to Twitter accounts, could reveal the true identities of pseudonymous (often described as “anonymous”) Twitter accounts. Although no passwords were exposed, the platform has advised users to install two factor-authentication on their user accounts. Password managers should also be utilized to enhance your account security, and extra caution should be taken when responding to emails from Twitter, security experts have said....

It’s also a move calculated to help Uber. Why It Doesn’t Hurt Uber Uber has logged over two billion trips in 66 countries and over 450 cities. The information they’ve collected helps them set their surge prices, but it’s even more appealing to the individual city governments, which have tried to get at the data in the past: New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission gets monthly reports and Seattle recently attempted a public records request....