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IRS Wins Avrahami Decision Before U.S. Tax Court Regarding 831(b) Captive Insurance Companies
Forbes - 22 Aug 2017 03:12
The U.S. Tax Court entered its Opinion in favor of the IRS in the Avrahami case.
How Confident People Say 'Yes,' Even When They Don't Feel Ready
Forbes - 22 Aug 2017 16:20How One Startup Raised 10 Times Its Original Crowdfunding Goal
Forbes - 22 Aug 2017 05:00
Running a successful crowdfunding campaign isn't easy. Here's how Origami Labs not only did it--but exceeded its goal by 10 times.
Female founders in Chicago still struggle to secure funding
Venture Beat - 23 Aug 2017 01:10
GUEST: The well-documented gap in venture capital funding also exists in Chicago. In the last five full years, Chicago startups with at least one woman founder never received more than 20 percent of the venture capital f...
Quake Champions enters Early Access on PC
Venture Beat - 23 Aug 2017 00:40
Id Software’s Quake Champions is now available via Early Access on PC. You can play the arena shooter if you’re willing to spend $30. That’s $10 cheaper than what the $40 premium version of the game will cost when ...
Where did all the Xbox One exclusives go? GamesBeat Decides
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2017 23:01
Microsoft delayed Crackdown 3 to next year, and the publisher doesn’t have a lot of other releases from its internal studios to fill in the gaps for its upcoming holiday season. On this week’s episode of the GamesBea...
Microsoft unveils Brainwave, a system for running super-fast AI
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2017 23:00
Microsoft made a splash in the world of dedicated AI hardware today when it unveiled a new system for doing high-speed, low-latency serving of machine learning models. The company showed off a new system called Brainwave...
Microsoft will sunset its GigJam collaboration app on September 22
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2017 22:35
Microsoft said today it’s retiring its GigJam collaboration tool, halting work on the service with plans to shut it down completely after two years in preview. “After careful consideration, we’ve decided to retire ...
The Founder Questionnaire: David Health, Co-Founder & CEO of Bombas
Forbes - 22 Aug 2017 22:28
Every entrepreneur has a story. David Health, Co-Founder and CEO of Bombas, shares his story and what inspires him daily.
The Technology Ecosystem Comes Together At Forbes CIO Next
Forbes - 22 Aug 2017 22:10
The Forbes CIO Next conference will bring together key members of the technology ecosystem including global CIOs, venture capitalists, technology CEOs, and executive recruiters. We will also award the latest group of For...
United States Air Force Starts Artificial Intelligence Project To Analyze Flow Of Information
Forbes - 22 Aug 2017 21:48
This artificial intelligence start-up raised $32.5 million for their AI-enhanced cyber-physical software and started an eight to 10-month project with the United States Air Force.
Nintendo adopts PayPal for the first time and brings it to Switch
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2017 20:54
Buying games and digital goodies online for your Nintendo Switch is about to get easier for those with PayPal accounts. The digital banking tool has become a payment option for the Switch worldwide today. Other consoles,...
Grand Theft Auto Online rolls out the machine gun-wielding Ocelot Ardent car
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2017 20:30
If you’re looking for a way to mow people down in style in Grand Theft Auto Online for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, you might want to check out this new car. Rockstar Games has added the Ocelot Ardent to the mutlip...
Call of Duty: WWII shows off its rocky Gibraltar multiplayer map
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2017 20:15
Sledgehammer Games has unveiled the new multiplayer map of Gibraltar for Call of Duty: WWII, the first-person shooter coming November 7. It also showed off the new social hub that will invite players to linger in its com...
Middle Market M&A -- What's My Company Worth? Part 1
Forbes - 22 Aug 2017 20:10
If you are like most business owners, you believe your company has a specific value . . . a point estimate. In reality, your company has multiple values at the same time . . . and you don't get to choose.
Google introduces Chrome Enterprise subscription for $50 per Chromebook per year
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2017 20:03
Chromebooks are headed to work this fall, thanks to a new program that Google introduced today. The new Chrome Enterprise bundle provides enterprises with a set of services that help bring Chromebooks on par with Microso...
12 Common Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Need To Look Out For
Forbes - 22 Aug 2017 20:00
Talking to experienced entrepreneurs
American Dream Leadership Series #2: Eric Sager of Online SMB Lender BlueVine
Forbes - 22 Aug 2017 19:45
Q&A with Eric Sager, Chief Revenue Officer at BlueVine.
Maximizing App Success With a Marketing Mindset
Forbes - 22 Aug 2017 19:19
Thinking like a marketer -- from the earliest stages of your idea to follow-ups with clients -- will allow you to position your app for maximum success in a crowded and competitive marketplace.
Why it's so Important to Teach Media Literacy to Young Learners
Nibletz - 22 Aug 2017 19:10
One elementary school teacher shares how it's never too early to engage students in critical thinking. By Tamera Crews Media literacy is an important topic these days, and for good reason. As our students grow up in the ...
Monster Hunter: World hands-on -- Capcom's gamble looks good so far
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2017 19:00
PREVIEW: I was not happy during Sony’s E3 2017 press conference in Los Angeles when we learned that the newest entry in Capcom’s monster-hunting series, Monster Hunter: World, would be releasing worldwide in early 20...
Connected devices and the rise of invisible payments (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2017 18:50
VB LIVE: In a world of connected devices, consumer expectations for transactions — from phone to fridge — will be higher than ever. Learn how to deliver seamless, simple, and secure customer experiences that earn the...