Posts ByTravis Arbon - AZ Tech Beat
IO HAWK puts the “smart” in smart wheels – CES 2015
January 6, 2015 | Travis ArbonNow that’s a sick ride! Imagine a Segway without the giant wheels and handlebars and you have IO HAWK, a personal transportation device that lets you glide across the floor hands-free for 10-12 miles on a single charge.
Phoenix-founded Pivot Freight receives $2.8 million in seed funding
January 5, 2015 | Travis ArbonPivot Freight, a Phoenix-founded but Austin, Texas-based company that helps businesses compare and reduce shipping costs, announced Monday that it received $2.8 million in seed round funding led by Silverton Partners.
The company moved to Austin this year to participate … Read More
Two ASU professors awarded fellow status at National Academy of Inventors
December 30, 2014 | Travis ArbonTwo Arizona State University professors have been named fellows at the National Academy of Inventors, which awarded the honor to 170 people this December. This award further cements them among the top inventors in the country.
The work of Stuart Lindsay, … Read More
Mojo to the max! Annette Zinky shares secrets of company culture
December 29, 2014 | Travis ArbonGetting your employees’ mojo to maximum levels is a huge part of building a successful company culture, said Annette Zinky, president and CEO of the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology.
Zinky spoke on defining and creating a unique … Read More
Nerds rejoice! The Nerdery expands to Phoenix with jobs in tow
December 23, 2014 | Travis ArbonPrepare to work in full nerd mode! Minneapolis-based production shop The Nerdery is expanding to Phoenix and is looking to fill about 150 jobs over the next five years.
The Nerdery is a production company that designs and builds web … Read More
2014 in Review: AZ Tech Beat’s Top Stories
December 23, 2014 | Travis ArbonIt’s almost time to say goodbye to 2014, so take some time to look back on all the awesome things that happened this year. As a tribute to the year, we’ve collected some of AZTechBeat.com’s most popular and exciting stories. Enjoy!
Startups fueled and funded in 2014 – slideshow
December 22, 2014 | Travis ArbonWith 2014 winding down, it’s time to take a look back at some of the startups and companies that raised some dough to help fuel their business. While this is by no means a complete list, we hope it gives … Read More
Mark Rowland shares secret to Vegas’ transformation at StartupConnect AZ
December 22, 2014 | Travis ArbonA startup ecosystem is like the human body- made up of many equally important parts that all contribute to overall health. That was the message that Mark Rowland, founder of Las Vegas tech organization ROCeteer, delivered during his keynote address … Read More
Kingman High School robotics team wins $5,000 from The Chrysler Foundation
December 16, 2014 | Travis ArbonKingman High School’s Bionic Bulldogs robotics team just landed a sweet score from The Chrysler Foundation after receiving $5,000 to participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge.
Imagine an event that combines frisbee chucking … Read More
Colorado-based Arrow Electronics to move 65 jobs to Phoenix
December 15, 2014 | Travis ArbonArrow Electronics, a Colorado-based company that offers electronics components and sales services, announced on Friday its plans to move 65 warehouse and assembly jobs to Phoenix.
The company purchased Syracuse, New York-based Seneca Data in August and is moving a … Read More