Monthly Archives: December 2013
WordCamp Phoenix to take place January 17th-19th
December 23, 2013 | Ashley GarciaSmall business owners, bloggers, designers, developers or anyone else who has an interest in WordPress will come together at WordCamp Phoenix 2014! This three-day event combines workshops, classes and parties featuring the best of what the WordPress community has to … Read More
Mastering biology with Picmonic – startup
December 23, 2013 | Ashley GarciaWhere was this when I was in college? Remember taking biology class and trying to recall the difference between cytoplasm, nucleoplasm and mitochondria during an exam? Luckily one startup can help. Picmonic is a research proven audiovisual mnemonic tool that … Read More
Startup Xplore BoX delivers edu toys and kits to your doorstep
December 20, 2013 | Ashley GarciaImagine receiving a box full of toys and goodies every month for your kids, with each box containing key learning and development components. Xplore BoX, a subscription-based educational toy company, does just that-through their STEM-based (science, technology, engineering, and math) … Read More
Gadgets for the Guru
December 20, 2013 | Marcela Palefsky“Gadgets for the Guru” is talking more back-to-school gadgets. This week we are featuring gadgets that are fun, yet helpful, for the college students. Have a look!
For any student that has some time on their hands or want … Read More
Startup SightCompass helps the visually impaired navigate their surroundings
December 19, 2013 | Ashley GarciaThe tech world is constantly evolving and is creating more opportunities for those with disabilities. SightCompass is a revolutionary new tool and app for the visually impaired that details surrounding environments, restaurants, public bathroom, etc. through audio. The app is … Read More
Picmonic takes home the win at Startup Connect AZ – slideshow
December 19, 2013 | Tishin DonkersleySixteen startups pitched for a cash prize at the first AZ Technology Council Startup Connect AZ, a high-energy all-day conference filled with education, networking, and a discussion of a variety of topics revolving around technology and entrepreneurship, mentorship, and funding. … Read More
Desert Angels ranked as top 5 for most active investment angel group in US
December 18, 2013 | Tishin DonkersleyThe Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights released the Q2 2013 Halo Report, a national survey of angel group investment activity, and ranked Desert Angels in the top five for most active angel groups in the United … Read More
Software cos. dominate the winners circle for ACA Arizona Innovation Challenge
December 17, 2013 | Ashley GarciaThe Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in its Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). These grant recipients represent innovative Arizona entrepreneurs who are creating technological solutions with the potential for global impact: in the Fall … Read More
Vertical Measures appoints Chris Bird as President
December 17, 2013 | Ashley GarciaVertical Measures, a Phoenix-based Internet marketing agency has hired senior digital marketing veteran Chris Bird as President to lead the agency to new growth levels. The position will take effect December 20, 2013 and Bird will report to Arnie Kuenn, CEO of … Read More
Arizona ranked #13 in Small Business Policy Index for 2013
December 17, 2013 | Ryan LoebeSmall Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) Council has published the state Index for 18 years, which ranks the 50 states according to 47 different policy measures, including a wide array of tax, regulatory and government spending measurements.
The SBE Council created … Read More