If you’ve seen dozens of people effortlessly zooming by on bicycles at this week’s Super Bowl festivities fear not, they are not Tour cyclists showing off. They’re probably riding one of EVantage USA’s Polaris electric bicycles. EVantage teamed up with former Cleveland Brown’s running back Jim Brown and his charity Amer-I-can. Amer-I-Can helps individuals meet … Read more
Founder and CEO Scott Salkin of Allbound, a cloud-based marketing and sales automation tool for companies with indirect sales channels and reseller network, is no stranger to startups and the AZ tech community. While he built IDS Marketing, he’s also delved into the AZ Tech Council and launched Startup Connect AZ, an all day educational session … Read more
Last night Seed Spot, the socially conscious incubator, held its 4th DEMO DAY where 10 startups showcased their innovation all with the mission to change the world for good. Since Seed Spot’s inception, startups have raised $1.7 million in capital, 90 percent of the companies continue to thrive in Phoenix and 160 jobs have been … Read more
Yi-Chang Chiu, an associate professor of civil engineering at the University of Arizona (UA) and the founder of Metropia Inc., a Tucson-based startup with roots in the UA, recently received the patent for the “active traffic and demand management system” he created for the mobile app Smartrek. Chiu’s startup, Metropia Inc., has an exclusive license … Read more
Hearts, data collection and rechargeable batteries stole the stage at the Arizona Technology Council 2014 Governor Celebration of Innovation. It is here that the AZ tech community comes together to honor science and technology innovators that create leading-edge solutions. INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS Startup winner – Clairvoyant The Chandler-based Clairvoyant is known for data … Read more
While developing an app that brings you a car, filters your photo or delivers your food is a way sexier startup concept than geeking out on streamlining the mind-numbing and time-intensive task of enrolling employees for company benefits, two founders decided it was worth the time to figure it out-and it paid off. Zenefits, a … Read more
Tallwave, a Scottsdale-based early growth stage venture services company, announced Tuesday that Vickie Wittie has been appointed to be their new Chief Financial Officer. Wittie has served as CFO at a number of other tech companies and has experience leading financial teams from a startup phase through the initial public offering. Read: Tallwave Capital raises … Read more
One of the oldest tools — the shovel — is changing its look and, in the process, is digging up some cash from local venture funds to support its designers. Bosse Tools, a Scottsdale-based shovel and tool company, recently received a whopping $200,000 from the Maricopa County Manufacturing Venture Fund, bringing the startup to a running total … Read more
Kickstarter can be the perfect place to get funding and build hype for your new project or startup. However, it can also be a harrowing landscape of trolls and challenges. Here are ten tips to help you weather the storm and get you on the path to Kickstarter success. Present yourself well- Before you launch … Read more
What is a behavioral psychologist doing at a technology company? Matt Wallaert, behavioral scientist for Microsoft, didn’t plan on leading a team of scientists dedicated to understanding how you interact with technology. In the beginning of his career, he was on a path to teaching college and researching human behavior. However, during graduate school at Cornell, he was bitten … Read more