Monthly Archives: March 2013
Kids Want Tech Gadgets – But Is It Good For Them?
March 29, 2013 | Tishin Donkersley 1This week in tech gadgets we look at what kind of toys are out there for the kiddos, but is it the best thing to give them versus a ball or crayons? Experts weigh in on this discussion.
Allison … Read More
Daymond John – The Six “Shark Points” For Success
March 29, 2013 | Tishin DonkersleyTwo thousand small business owners sat and listened intently to Daymond John, CEO and Founder of FUBU clothing, author, and reality TV star of Shark Tank, present his top six “Shark Points” to a successful business at the InfusionCon … Read More
University of Arizona Innovators of the Year
March 28, 2013 | Tishin DonkersleyOn Thursday, the University of Arizona (UA) recognized their most innovative members, and announced Dr. Hsinchun Chen as the Innovator of the Year and Jared Griebel as the Student Innovator of the Year.
The event marked UA’s tenth annual … Read More
Handing Over the Keys
March 27, 2013 | Hamid Shojaee 2Hamid Shojaee talks about why he started AZ Tech Beat and why he is stepping aside as Editor to hand off the keys to a local gal with gusto. Read More
Small Business, Strategy & A Shark Tank – InfusionCon 2013
March 26, 2013 | Marcela PalefskyIf you want to start a business, you’ve gotta learn to swim with the sharks, and Daymond John, reality TV judge on Shark Tank and one of the keynote speakers at InfusionCon 2013, will share how to sink or … Read More
Arizona Student Startups Pitch for Funding at Demo Day
March 26, 2013 | Tishin DonkersleyThe 2013 Arizona Student Demo Day is presenting Arizona’s top student-run startup companies from Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona who pitch for $30,000 in funding. The event is free to the public. The event is on Friday, March 29th from noon to 5 p.m. at Arizona SkySong.
On Demo Day, 12 student-led startups will pitch their companies to a panel of judges, vying for $30,000 in funding. One team from each university will receive $7,000, and three runners-up from any of the schools will receive $2,000 each.Read More
AZ Tech Beat Names Tishin Donkersley as Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2013 | Angelo Coppola 3We are excited to announce the appointment of Tishin Donkersley, M.A., former Editor-in-Chief of Green Living magazine, to Editor-in-Chief of AZTechBeat.com.
With over 10 years in the media industry, Tishin has brought credibility, authenticity and leaders in the community … Read More
Gadgets for the Guru
March 22, 2013 | Tishin DonkersleyIt’s AZ Tech Beat’s Friday edition of the Gadget Guru! An eco backpack, iPad swiveling stand and more…Read More
HB @Twitter – Life in 140 characters
March 21, 2013 | Tishin DonkersleySeven years ago today the first tweet hit the Earth forever changing how we communicate, read the news, follow live events, share a few laughs, and explain life in 140 characters.
Twitter has become one of the most popular … Read More
Free Lunch Fridays Hits Phoenix
March 20, 2013 | Tishin Donkersley 5Startups need money, resources-and a free lunch! AZ Tech Beat, in partnership with Seed Spot, will be hosting Free Lunch Fridays in Phoenix. Free Lunch Fridays, a non-profit organization, has one simple goal-to provide community, content, connections and access … Read More