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5 mindsets that may hinder Indian startup success
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 06:00
Guest:Earlier this month, I was invited to speak at the internationally renowned India Institute of Technology conference at the Entrepreneurship Cell summit (E-Cell, IIT-Bombay). I spoke about strategy, business develop...
House Approves Bill Allowing Businesses To Deduct $500,000 Of Asset Purchases
Forbes - 14 Feb 2015 03:07
While the tax industry spent today raucously rejoicing at the thought of hundreds of Form 3115s disappearing from their to-do lists, Congress quietly entered unchartered territory by reaching an agreement for a second ...
These Are The Ten Best Teachers In The World (None Of Them Are From Finland)
Forbes - 14 Feb 2015 22:33
The Global Teacher Prize aims to bring esteem to a profession that remains chronically underappreciated. Inadequate pay and clichés like “those who can’t: teach” reinforce the message that the world does not value...
The 5 Awkward Truths About Professional Speaking
Forbes - 14 Feb 2015 22:17
From professional speaker and television host Troy Dunn, five surprising truths about the ?glamorous? world of professional speaking. As entrepreneurs hone their skills in presenting these points will likely ring true.
My on-demand Valentine's Day
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 21:00
Too busy to prep on this magical day? Don't worry, there's like seven apps for that.
A new app called SparkStarter offers a fresh twist on online dating: Matchmaking
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 20:00
Looking for love this Valentine's Day? A new online dating service called SparkStarter launched this week, promising to help singles find romance --- with a little help from their friends.
Is Silicon Valley Ageist Or Just Smart?
Forbes - 14 Feb 2015 20:00
Silicon Valley has an undeniable preference for those under 30. Is this about prejudice or profit or is something more interesting going on?
My response to the podcast that unfairly attacked me
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 19:30
Guest:There is a new controversy brewing about whether a man should be allowed to comment on the challenges that women in technology face.
What exactly is the value of a download?
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 19:00
Guest:Unless your app is paid-to-download, a plethora of installs means nothing without those users completing your desired action.
Birmingham EdTech Startup Acquired By The Advisory Board Company
Nibletz - 14 Feb 2015 17:57
A Birmingham Alabama startup that help administrative offices on college campuses organize advising, tutoring, and also monitoring of student athlete eligibility has announced that they’ve been acquired by The Advisory...
One Spark Ups The Ante To $3.5 Million For Potential Investment
Nibletz - 14 Feb 2015 17:12
From April 7-12, 2015 Jacksonville Florida will turn into the land of opportunity for hundreds of creators. These creators are artists, founders, musicians and startups. They will all converge on downtown Jacksonville al...
Welcome to the Detroit startup scene
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 17:10
Guest:A burgeoning tech startup scene is stirring the ashes of the once-great city of Detroit.
Memphis Startup Screwpulp Rebrands As Leafless
Nibletz - 14 Feb 2015 15:43
Nibletz was there at that Memphis 48 Hour Launch event in 2012 when Richard Billings presented this new idea on making sure “no good book goes unread”. His model, for what was then called Screwpulp, would give more p...
Small screens, big decisions: How mobile is forcing businesses to rethink software
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 02:15
Guest:As workers mobilize and take business software with them on their devices, feature bloat can follow, resulting in heavy and cumbersome mobile apps. Here's how to fix that.
Obama's cybersecurity summit was a dog-and-pony show
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 02:00
Obsessed with mobile growth? Join us February 23-24 when we reveal the best technologies and strategies to help your company grow on mobile. It all takes place at our 5th annual Mobile Summit at the scenic Cavallo Point ...
Apple may have hundreds of employees working on its own electric car
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 01:53
The "iCar," as it will no doubt end up being called, is said to look like a minivan.
YouTube viewers voted Liam Neeson's Clash of Clans spot the No. 2 Super Bowl ad
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 01:30
Neeson already helped Clash of Clans get the most views on YouTube, but it turns out that he is also doing that with style.
Cloudera appears to be preparing for an IPO in the next few months
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 01:00
Cloudera could soon be the next big publicly traded company dealing in Hadoop big data software.
When Things Get Really Bad, Here's The Leadership Skill You Need Most
Forbes - 14 Feb 2015 00:43
Challenging situations are the biggest test of leadership. Here's a way to make sure you pass the test.
Senior execs open up about tough questions about mobile
Venture Beat - 14 Feb 2015 00:24
VB Event:Closed doors. Off-the-record discussion. Heated debate. Intense learning. And occasional off-color humor.
How To Run A Business With Your Spouse -- And Remain Happily Married
Forbes - 14 Feb 2015 00:16
Business partnering with your spouse creates many serious challenges; here are some ideas to help you from people who have successfully done so.
How To Create A Great Corporate Culture: Lessons From MuleSoft
Forbes - 14 Feb 2015 00:14
A few weeks ago I did a video on corporate culture for The Future in 5. The video was shot at the corporate offices of MuleSoft where I met with their CEO Greg Schott. MuleSoft was recently recognized as being one of the...