Monthly Archives: March 2014
C.C. Chapman: why content creation matters – Digital Summit Phoenix
March 31, 2014 | Ryan Loebe 1C.C. Chapman, co-author of the International bestselling business book “Content Rules,” kicked off the inaugural Digital Summit Phoenix with a keynote that emphasized the importance of content, how to relate it to your audience and finding the beauty in the … Read More
ASU Startup brings home the ACVC Territorial Cup and $10K
March 31, 2014 | Tishin DonkersleyLast Friday, the top 12 startups from Arizona State, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona went head-to-head in the second Arizona Collegiate Venture Competition for a chance at a piece of the $30,000 prize money plus mentorship…and of course the … Read More
Weekend reads: Inventions, job searches, failing well and it’s all about you
March 28, 2014 | Ryan LoebeIt’s been months since you’ve set your alarm clock for earlier than 8:00 a.m. and your daily ensemble is a pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt. Oh, the life of the unemployed…but there’s a book to help with the job-loss … Read More
Gadgets for the Guru
March 28, 2014 | Janelle OngUltimate Ears Boom (UE Boom)
The UE Boom portable bluetooth speaker is great for every occasion. With a water and stain resistant acoustic skin, the UE Boom is perfect for the beach and pool party. Its cylindrical shape allows … Read More
Aspect Software announces strategic alliance with LiveVox
March 27, 2014 | Ryan LoebeAspect Software, a leading provider of fully-integrated customer interaction management, workforce optimization, back-office and award-winning cloud solutions, and LiveVox, a leading provider of cloud contact center solutions for business process outsourcers, announced a strategic alliance to deploy, market, and sell … Read More
The Art of Selfie- The Global Phenomenon
March 27, 2014 | Janelle OngRemember the days when ‘self-portrait’ was the only way to describe a photo taken of oneself? Now ‘selfie’ has taken over the reins. Along with popular hashtags like #ootd (outfit of the day), #wiwt (what I wore today) … Read More
Halo 2013 report – Desert Angels listed as top 10 most active angel investors in US
March 27, 2014 | Tishin DonkersleyThe Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights released the 2013 Halo Report, a national survey of angel group investment activity, and ranked Tucson-based Desert Angels (DA) in the top 10 for most active angel groups in the … Read More
Drone captures Haboob rolling into the Valley – video
March 26, 2014 | Tishin DonkersleyIt’s here…the haboobs. For those not familiar with the term haboob – it’s a wall of dust reaching up to 5,000-feet-tall and 100-miles-long and winds up to 100 mph. When these blankets of brown encapsulate the sky, a few things … Read More
Tallwave and ethology acquire 29th Drive
March 26, 2014 | Tishin DonkersleyTallwave, a commercializer, and its largest portfolio company, integrated digital marketing agency ethology, announced they have signed a definitive agreement to jointly acquire the assets of Arizona-based user-centered design firm 29th Drive. The cash and stock transaction is set to … Read More
2nd Charity Makeover begins April 5 – techies collaborate for the greater good
March 26, 2014 | Ryan Loebe 1Charity Makeover is a non-profit organization that helps other non-profits thrive by donating talent and time to “makeover” everything from their marketing campaigns to website and help them run more effectively.
Sean Tierney, Chief Guru at Automation Gurus and mentor … Read More