Tucson Resident Develops A Social Network For Parents

While Facebook may try to be everything to everyone in the world of digital social networking, some people have found it and similar services to be lacking when it comes to networking that does not strictly involve connecting two individuals. Tucson resident Gerry Gutt and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Reza Raji are now addressing what they … Read more

Tallwave High Tide Finalists Look To The Future

More than four weeks after Tallwave announced the six finalists of its first High Tide competition, the startups are already planning how that money will be used to grow their businesses in the marketplace. Tallwave is a Phoenix-based business acceleration company meant to help startups develop their ideas and bring them to market. Businesses typically … Read more

Apple Vs Google-An In-Depth Look At Switching From An iPhone to Android-OpEd

Does the Nexus 4 Android really kick ass? Is it really better than the iPhone5? Contributing author Angelo Coppola gives readers an in-depth, OpEd about his transition of leaving Cupertino for Google-with all of the pros, cons and expectations to go with it. Will you agree? Join in the discussion. Read on…

Small Business, Strategy & A Shark Tank – InfusionCon 2013

If you want to start a business, you’ve gotta learn to swim with the sharks, and Daymond John, reality TV judge on Shark Tank and one of the keynote speakers at InfusionCon 2013, will share how to sink or swim in the world of small business. Entrepreneurs from around the world head to Scottsdale, Ariz. … Read more

Arizona Entrepreneurs Represent at SXSW

    By Tishin Donkersley, M.A. & Marcela Palefsky   South by Southwest (SXSW) kicks off the 2013 film, interactive and music festivals and conferences on Friday, March 8 in Austin, Texas. The festival’s 27th year brings new bands, films and technologies to attendees. Scheduled Friday, March 8 to Tuesday, March 12, SXSW Interactive Festival … Read more

Infusionsoft Receives $54 Million Investment from Goldman Sachs

  Infusionsoft has been on a tear recently. In 2012 they posted $39 million in revenue and hired 150 new employees, bringing their total employee count to 350. Even more exciting, yesterday, they announced a $54 million venture capital investment from a group led by Goldman Sachs. Infusionsoft is an all-in-one sales and marketing automation … Read more

Arizona Furnace Accelerator Unveils First Ten Startups

On Friday, at the Arizona Commerce Authority’s offices, the Furnace Accelerator unveiled its first batch of ten startups. With the level of startup activities and tech company launch events in recent months, I am starting to wonder if we are finally on the verge of a mini silicon valley  taking off in the Phoenix area. … Read more

Scottsdale-Based SpyFu Launches Convertasaurus – Marketing Tool that Determines Which Phrases Generate More Clicks

Say hello to Convertasaurus. It’s a new tool that has just been launched by the Scottsdale-based internet marketing firm, SpyFu. Mike Roberts, Founder & President of SpyFu, has compiled copious amounts of information regarding what specific keywords perform better when placed in an ad situation. For instance, if you were trying to sell a product … Read more