What crowdfunding site has seen 8 out of 12 hosted projects reach their targeted funding goals? I know the answer. What common, overlooked email is the equivalent of a winning lottery ticket you’ve forgotten on your dresser? Oh, I know. What Berlin startup is going to connect people to meaningful work like…
From the cab bed of big rigs, from roots in Harry Potter fandom, from platforms for crowdsourced travel – we have stories and interviews this week with innovators of great variety. And they are on the move! Friends, these entrepreneurs are changing everything from how we conduct business to how elections…
The countdowns and fireworks and confetti are behind us. We’re already at the end of the first work week of 2014 – a mercifully short work week that, with a little reflection this weekend, we can treat like the first crank of the engine rather than a stutter step. The open road is ahead. Now is the time…
As 2013 draws to a close, we lift our glasses and toast to crushing it – as in candied games making a million dollars a day, startup innovators making their dreams reality, angel investors continuing to back amazing companies, and entrepreneurs stomping all naysayers and obstacles in their paths. What a…
As hard as it is to move beyond the somber note sounded by the passing of Nelson Mandela at the week’s end, there is solace to be found in the vibrancy and variety of our dreaming. I am awed by all the brilliance I encountered in one week, heartened by so many examples of individuals who reject complacency…
I’m feeling a little guilty this week for having received amazing gifts (trip to Patagonia, hell ya!) for doing nothing more than having been born. I know you startup visionaries and tireless workers are much more deserving of rewards for your tremendous efforts. Maybe it wasn’t your birthday, and maybe…
Man, we’ve had some great startup stories this week! First lesson that jumped out at me: the door is never closed for the founders with creativity, a never-take-no-for-an-answer attitude, and great ideas – not even prison doors! No matter if you intend to use the weekend for researching great tools, sneaking in…
I’m reporting to you from my new abode where Game 7 is about to begin and beautiful people parade in orange Lamborghinis. That’s correct. I’m in Miami. And, it’s super hot… in every sense of the word. But, if I can’t live abroad, Miami is the next best thing. My Spanish and tan are already improving..
I’m sorry to report that Holly Hutton, the lovely lady who generally brings you the Tech Top 10 each Friday, is a bit under the weather today. As you may have read elsewhere, Holly has been in New York City this month to check out the startup scene in The Big Apple and chat with some very passionate…
