Startup News
App developer Lightricks raises $135 million at a $1 billion valuation
Venture Beat - 31 Jul 2019 13:00
App developer Lightricks has raised $135 million at a $1 billion valuation in a series C round led by Goldman Sachs, it announced.
Innovative Tactics Retailers Are Using To Keep Brick-And-Mortar Stores Relevant
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 05:26
There's an opportunity for innovation and sales growth in brick-and-mortar stores considering only 10% of total retail sales in the US are made online; 90% are made in physical store locations. Some companies are Imagini...
Put The Weight On The Gain
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 23:52
One important source of bad decisions is loss aversion, by which we put far more weight on what we may lose than on what we may gain.
Hiring global tech talent brings benefits beyond growth
Venture Beat - 31 Jul 2019 16:50
Cross-border teams are nothing new. However, their growing ubiquity is, which creates a new sense of urgency for those vying to outpace their competition.
3 Simple Tips To Make Your Brand Story Stand Out From The Crowd
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 16:31
Stuck on how to get the best out of your brand story? Take a look at these expert tips to get the ball rolling.
For These Two Latina Entrepreneurs Passion Is Now Defined By A Traveling Podcast That Brings Women Together
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 03:44
Melissa Carcache and Stephnaie Carcache started Millennial Women in their one-bedroom apartment now they travel the world with their podcast.
WTRMLN WTR Co-Founder Jody Levy Dishes On Art, Health, And Working With Beyoncé
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 23:52
When Levy failed to transform waste watermelons into biofuel, she came up with another idea -- to turn them into the cleanest, most hydrating natural drink known to humanity.
AI takes advantage of existing mammography scans to make a cancer diagnosis
Venture Beat - 31 Jul 2019 23:52
In a preprint paper, researchers propose an AI model that takes advantage of prior mammography scans in making a cancer diagnosis
Super Nintendo World will be the cornerstone of Universal's third Orlando theme park
Venture Beat - 31 Jul 2019 23:35
Universal will announce a new theme park for Orlando, and Super Nintendo World will be one of the destination's highlights.
Zynga found its footing in mobile, and now it's finding big growth
Venture Beat - 31 Jul 2019 22:53
Zynga's mobile growth has fianlly arrived, and it's huge in terms of its revenues and bookings. The company is now looking to turn that into profits.
Video: The past, present, and future of Certain Affinity
Venture Beat - 31 Jul 2019 22:47
Certain Affinity talks about its co-development work for huge franchises Call of Duty, Halo, and Doom, and its transition toward lead development.
Why This Production Company Wants To Make The First Carbon Neutral Hollywood Film
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 22:33
Wesley Snipes and Dawn Light Media are making a new casino heist film, "Payline," that will be carbon neutral.
They Built A Million-Dollar, Two-Man Business on Upwork
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 22:23
Patrick Falvey and Jason Martin found that launching their software development agency on a giant freelance platform gave them an edge in finding customers.
Prestige Imports CEO, Brett David Has A Need For Speed By Land, Sea And Air
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 21:43
The exotic car garage adds an amphibious light-sport airplane to their inventory.
UJET Aims To Transform Customer Service With $45M from Kleiner, Google And Others
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 21:42
UJET is a cloud-based customer support solution designed to integrate multi-media input from smartphones into the support mix. Helmed by Anand Janefalkar, a veteran of Motorola and Jawbone, it's raised more than $45 mill...
Ubisoft acquires 70% stake in Green Panda Games, bolstering its hyper-casual stable
Venture Beat - 31 Jul 2019 21:21
Ubisoft is acquiring a 70% stake in Green Panda Games, which makes games like Bee Factory and Golf Orbit and has over 78 million downloads.
The Top 7 Pitfalls When Buying A Business
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 21:06
Trying to buy a company requires a lot of hard work, persistence and luck that the buyer and the seller are in alignment. This post will help you learn where the potential pitfalls are in the "hunting" process, so you ca...
FAA upgrades drone management app B4UFLY with real-time flight restriction info
Venture Beat - 31 Jul 2019 21:00
The FAA working with Kittyhawk today shared upgades to B4UFLY, an app that helps drone operators ensure they're in compliance with federal law.
How To Stop Retailers From Carrying Copycat Products
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 20:31
Win without throwing a single punch.
Entrepreneur From Alaskan Fishing Family Starts Ecommerce Site for Sustainably Sourced Catch
Forbes - 31 Jul 2019 20:15
The third generation of an Alaskan commercial fishing family, Arron Kallenberg became a tech entrepreneur. Two years ago, he combined his fishing savvy and technology expertise to form Wild Alaskan Company, an ecommerce ...
StreamElements helps brands partner with influencers without leaks
Venture Beat - 31 Jul 2019 19:53
StreamElements introduces a new tool to improve how brands can launch videos across influencer channels while minimizing leaks.
IDC: Smartphone shipments declined 2.3% in Q2 2019, Huawei beats Apple again
Venture Beat - 31 Jul 2019 19:33
Samsung continued to dominate smartphone sales and shipments in Q2 2019, but Huawei was closer than ever, and the Chinese company beat Apple again.