Two minutes is a short amount of time. It may be the time spent watching a commercial break or waiting for a large pot of coffee to brew-but for some startups, it’s the chance to capture the attention of an investor and take their product to the next level. TiE Arizona is hosting its annual … Read more
GT Advanced Technologies Inc., announced today that it had commenced voluntary cases under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire. GT expects the court will authorize the company to continue to conduct business as usual while it devotes renewed efforts to resolve its current … Read more
Today Infusionsoft, creator of the all-in-one sales and marketing software for small businesses, has raised yet again another impressive amount of capital to fuel their mission to help small businesses thrive. Bain Capital Ventures led the Series D round of growth financing, with participation from prior investors Signal Peak Ventures and Goldman Sachs, as well as, Arthur … Read more
It’s 7 a.m. and you’ve hit the snooze button four times already. Why is it so hard to wake up sometimes? Maybe it’s because you’re not getting the adequate amount of sleep, or maybe your pet interrupts your sleep. From sound machines to lighting, this week’s edition of Gadgets for the Guru Is dedicated to … Read more
October is finally here and it’s time to rejoice in all that it represents: Beer festivals, pumpkin patches, homemade spiced cider and Halloween. But one of the most important aspects of October is that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As football teams across the country strap on their pink cleats and runners mark their … Read more
Polaroid is back with their version of an adventure camera-but don’t plan on attaching it to your surfboard or jumping out of an airplane. The Cube is a camera that is designed for the family, with a lifestyle vibe, to capture those moments in the sun. My initial reaction to the Cube was simply “cute and … Read more
Phoenix’s sister city to the south, Tucson, has blossomed into its own thriving technology ecosystem. Tucson is home to the Tucson Tech Corridor (TTC) and also several big technology companies that employ thousands of Tucson residents such as Raytheon and IBM. Here’s a run-down of what you need to know about the Tucson tech community. Startup … Read more
When it comes to great places to work in Arizona, look no further than Infusionsoft. The Chandler-based software company was ranked 13th in Fortune Magazine’s annual list of the best medium-size companies to work for. Infusionsoft produces sales and marketing software targeted at small businesses and employs about 500 people. It was the only Arizona … Read more
Although the leaves might not be changing color anytime soon, people have ushered in autumn with venti pumpkin spice lattes, bags of Halloween candy and a line-up of beer festivals. But with these delicious, highly caloric treats tempting us at every turn, it may be difficult to keep that slimmer figure we’ve tried so hard to get for summer. Here … Read more
The Arizona Technology Council announces the promotion of Alex Rodriguez to vice president of the Southern Arizona Regional Office. Rodriguez began his career with the Council in September 2012 as the office’s director, in addition to being an author, decorated military officer and leading authority on business leadership. “Alex’s aptitude and contributions have been invaluable to … Read more