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Dude, what’s up with your mouse flow?
December 14, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyThat moment you are on the clock to complete the online sale and the website decides it’s the time to stop working. Are. You. Kidding. Me! Frantic mouse clicks around the site begin, then yelling, then back to clicking and … Read More
Combat porch pirates with your smartphone
December 14, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyAccording to the National Retail Federation, over 135 million people are expected to shop online and with it comes the boxes and bags to ones’ door. Unfortunately, the Valley has seen a rise in thieves referred to as “Porch Pirates” … Read More
Top 10 finalists announced for Fall 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge
December 10, 2015 | Chloe Nordquist 1Ten finalists were announced today for the bi-annual Arizona Innovation Challenge held by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). This time around 131 companies applied from Arizona, California, Ohio, Utah and Virginia. It was whittled down to 25 semifinalists in October … Read More
Galvanize and WebPT to be neighbors in 120,000 sq. ft. Warehouse District tech campus
December 10, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyTech companies looking for an urban feel and a buzzing downtown are gravitating to Phoenix’s Warehouse District.
Yesterday civic leaders, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, WebPT and Galvanize announced the upcoming redevelopment of the 515 Grant Street building, a former produce … Read More
Entrepreneurship is not just about making money – Jeff Hoffman co-founder Priceline
December 9, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyJeff Hoffman traveled the world for three years mentoring startups; he also started a music company, produced and authored an independent film, built airline boarding pass kiosks, won a Grammy, and co-founded Priceline. While he has walked down many yellow brick roads … Read More
Galvanize expands to Phoenix Warehouse District
December 9, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyAn urban campus where students and entrepreneurs can build their skill set in data science is expanding to Phoenix. Mayor Stanton announced today that Galvanize, the Denver-based education company, will open their 9th campus right in the heart of the … Read More
Customer success and community– Interview with Gainsight’s Anthony Kennada and Mike Manheimer
December 8, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyAfter the initial product purchase, that person on the other side of the phone line that manages your account is a member of a growing community whose mission is to maintain a positive and long-term technical and business relationship with customers … Read More
Seed Spot NEXT program expands nationally
December 8, 2015 | Chloe NordquistAt 17 years-old most kids are keeping up on TV shows, taking part in school clubs, or participating in after school sports, not starting a company. For those teens that have that entrepreneurial spirit, Seed Spot, the socially-conscious incubator, offers … Read More
CO+HOOTS takes 2nd in FirstBank competition
December 4, 2015 | Ryan LoebeCo-written with Tishin Donkersley
CO+HOOTS, Phoenix’s largest co-working community, participated in the FirstBank $20,000 Elevator Pitch Business contest where the prize money would be used to accelerate ones’ business.
If anyone has been paying attention, this co-working space is accelerating at … Read More
Chat with a doctor in one click – interview with CEO HealthiestYou Jim Prendergast
December 3, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyVideo editing contribution Xavier Smith
It’s 10:00 p.m. you have a 102 degree temperature, used 10 boxes of Kleenex and have a nose that rivals Rudolph. Instead of dragging yourself off the couch and going to a germ-infested urgent care, … Read More