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Ed tech Blue Canary acquired by Blackboard – interview with CTO Clairvoyant Shekhar Vemuri
December 2, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyHelping college professors and institutions keep track of student performance and identifying those individuals at risk is at the heart of the ed tech product Lighthouse by Blue Canary, a predictive analytic and student retention and performance monitoring platform.
“Lighthouse … Read More
Women social network app Monarq launches in Phoenix
November 25, 2015 | Chloe NordquistIn a spread out, transient city like Phoenix, connecting with others in the community can be difficult. The founders behind Monarq are looking to help this gap by creating a platform where women can meet and develop friendships.
“We found … Read More
The Startup Journal: Marketing your video game
November 24, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyBuilding your own video game is one thing, getting it in the hands of consumers is another. Many startups underestimate the need and cost to market video games and get out from under all the noise in the gaming space … Read More
ASU Fulton Engineer School launches Startup Center, holds Demo Day competition
November 19, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyCo-written with Chloe Nordquist
Arizona State University’s Fulton Schools officially launched their Startup Center Thursday as a way to empower undergraduate and graduate students within the schools to explore entrepreneurial ideas.
The Center will offer innovation courses, workshops, mentoring and … Read More
Neuro-ID can identify bot from human
November 19, 2015 | Chloe NordquistProtecting a company’s information against bots, fraud or hacking is an everyday task. Neuro-ID is commercializing software that can identify suspicious behaviors based on a computer or smartphone user’s typing, touch, scrolling or mouse movements.
“Neuro ID provides customized solutions … Read More
Seed Spot expanding social impact platform to US
November 18, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleySeed Spot, a social impact incubator, has announced plans to expand their entrepreneurship program nationally, even internationally, in the years ahead. Cities such as San Diego, Boise, and even Warsaw have expressed interest in bringing the Seed Spot model to … Read More
Eggcyte personal cloud device partners with Jaguar Land Rover for the connected car
November 17, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyIn the age of the connected car, Eggcyte, the personal cloud device, announced today at the Connected Car Expo in Los Angeles, CA, they partnered up with luxury auto brands Jaguar Land Rover and its “Innovation Incubator” to bring their … Read More
Challenge Cup AZ names 1st round of winners
November 16, 2015 | Ryan LoebeCo-written Tishin Donkersley
The Arizona technology community of co-working spaces, incubators and startups came together this past Saturday for the inaugural Challenge Cup AZ where startups from around Arizona competed for a seat in the next round held in San Francisco.
Co-hosted … Read More
Tucson tech dominates Arizona Technology Council’s 2015 GCOI awards
November 12, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyBear Down everyone, technology from Tucson was in the spotlight tonight at the Arizona Technology Council 2015 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards.
In conjunction with the Arizona Commerce Authority, the AZ Tech Council (AZTC) presented innovator awards to technology companies … Read More
Rennection property management solution goes beyond the broken faucet
November 10, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyWhen it comes to tracking ones’ rental properties, maintenance records and monthly payments, the default organizational method means more spreadsheets, sticky notes and file folders for landlords. However, more startups are getting into the property management space and moving the paper pushing process … Read More