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They’re detail-oriented, analytical and trained in systematic problem-solving. Engineers’ basic qualities make them good candidates for the top.

Sequoia Capital has raised a new $530 million tech-centric fund to focus on India and the region.

This week the Empact 100 meet in Washington DC -- 100 of the most successful entrepreneurs under 30, all of whom have businesses with over $100,000 in revenue. If you're looking for where new jobs are coming from, think ...

Test GamesBeat 2014 -- VentureBeat's sixth annual event on disruption in the video game market -- is coming up on Sept 15-16 in San Francisco. Purchase one of the first 50 tickets and save $400! ...

Engadget reveals more details about a possible collaboration on virtual reality.

Photo editing platform Fotor is part of a crowded field of Photoshop competitors. The software, which has been around since 2012, is fun and easy-to-use. I edited that picture above of the awesome Nicole Glaros during he...

BlueRun Ventures, of Waze and PayPal fame, is raising a new $150M fund, according to a public SEC filing. This new round will follow a previous fund of the same size, which was expected to close during the first quarter�...

The FCC is considering a new definition of “broadband,” a term which defines high-speed Internet as 4Mbps and better. The new definition would raise the minimum speed above 10Mbps or even 25Mbps, the Washington Post ...

ShaqDown 2 is finally the game that is brave enough to show us how Muhammad Ali won the war against the zombies with his "Butterfly Stings" attack.

Within the next 5 years, a woman entrepreneur will create a technology legend that yields a $50 billion exit. Banks and health insurance providers will cease to exist as we know them. And Austin, Texas will replace Silic...

Two bombs exploded during the 117th Boston Marathon on April 15th, 2013 killing at least 3 people and and wounding over 100.

It’s sad that the only events that seem to unify all Americans these days is terror attacks against the U.S. such as 9/11 and last year’s Boston Marathon bombings.

How can you leverage mobile to increase profitability for your company? Find out at MobileBeat, VentureBeat's 7th annual event on the future of mobile, on July 8-9 in San Francisco. Register now and save $400! When Lenov...

Starting a business in a developing economy can be even more challenging than in the Western world. Many developing economies have similar needs. By looking at the start-up scene in Nigeria, what lessons can be learned f...

Civil liberties have taken a beating in Turkey in recent months, but banning YouTube and Twitter is going too far, says Turkey’s highest court. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been working overtime to s...

As part of an ongoing effort to improve transparency in state tax administration, Tax Analysts has obtained copies of the Louisiana Department of Revenue's training manuals for auditors. These manuals set forth the proce...

The internet has given us faster and more transparent access to breaking news than ever before, and that’s a good thing. The challenge comes in when you consider how much of the news being shared by major media outlets...

As the world has become globalized, so have families' lives. With this, opportunities are created. But, complexities are created as well. This series of articles will provide an overview of the issues that come into play...

A good entrepreneur, just like a good mother, won't be afraid of change. She'll embrace the mess and the chaos and know the key is to just keep moving forward.

Let’s face it, this is no longer a game for men only. Bold women step out everyday into the world of entrepreneurship. The likes of Kathy Ireland. Sara Blakely. Arianna Huffington. And Joy Taylor, Kelsey Ramsden and Li...

Mine-O-Rama, a social enterprise running conventions for Minecraft YouTubers aimed at boosting STEM awareness, has an agreement in principal for a $2 million investment.

In writing my earlier piece investigating ways parents can inspire entrepreneurial traits in their kids, I heard from lots of experts who had good ideas for making that happen – too many in fact for one article.