Posts ByAshley Garcia - AZ Tech Beat
2014 AZTB Startup Wrap up
December 31, 2014 | Ashley GarciaWith 2014 quickly coming to an end, it is time to celebrate the successes of startups in Arizona tech! We spoke to some proud AZ startups who shared some of their major updates from the year and gave some advice … Read More
First Lady of Phoenix aims to protect kids online with BullyBlocker app
November 13, 2014 | Ashley GarciaIn a research study by American Medical Association almost 30 percent of teens in the United States (or over 5.7 million) are estimated to be involved in bullying as either a bully, a target of bullying, or both. As for … Read More
ICE BlackBox app turns smartphones into a secure surveillance camera
November 5, 2014 | Ashley GarciaSuspicious activity, domestic abuse, animal abuse, bullying and other illegal activities can now be captured on this new crime-fighting app. This app allows the user to stream real-time video to secure servers where it is saved and cannot be deleted … Read More
Doctor office wait times reduced with new cloud sharing system
October 15, 2014 | Ashley GarciaIf you’ve ever had to visit multiple physicians, hospitals or specialists for medical attention, the drama of getting your records sent over can be an exhausting process. Fortunately, the cloud is providing more healthcare providers the ability to share ones’ … Read More
ASU’s Startup Village is a cul-de-sac of entrepreneurship
October 9, 2014 | Ashley GarciaIt may take a village to raise a child, but it can also take a village to build a startup. ASU’s new Startup Village is the perfect collaborative space to hone in on your creativity.
Startup Village is a diverse residential … Read More
Co-founder Random Order Audio shares lessons learned from Kickstarter fail
September 30, 2014 | Ashley GarciaAZ-based startup Liquid Llama Soft., LLC recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for their product Random Order Audio, a program that allows artists and producers to add infinite possibilities and texture to their songs, giving them the ability to test out their song … Read More
Tucson startups in it to win it at Startup Weekend Tucson
September 25, 2014 | Ashley GarciaLast weekend, Tucson’s premiere entrepreneurship development organization, Startup Tucson, hosted the fourth annual Startup Weekend Tucson. The event brought together aspiring entrepreneurs to collaborate and bring their business ideas from concept to launch in 54 hours. Teams presented their new ventures to a … Read More
Workshops, media lab, mentorship and more – free resources to grow your business
September 22, 2014 | Ashley GarciaBuilding connections and utilizing free resources are two excellent ways to drive results for today’s entrepreneurs. Whether you are seeking access to basic office space or need to find 3D printing stat, we’ve rounded up the best locations to check … Read More
Where to get free tech education around the Valley
September 18, 2014 | Ashley GarciaWhat is an idea without the means or technology to bring it to fruition? Luckily, various locations around the valley are offering access to their technology labs and educational workshops. The best part? They are free of charge!
TechShop is offering … Read More
Hacks 4 Humanity Hackathon kicks off September 20th at ASU
September 12, 2014 | Ashley GarciaCalling all app designers, humanists, and creatives alike – the mission of Hacks 4 Humanity is to create technology solutions and initiatives that will contribute to the social good and address the needs of humanity using the seven principles of … Read More