aztechbeat AZ Tech Beat has spent all year long looking high and low for the most unique, functional, fun and interesting gadgets for our readers. Remember that one gadget you saw months back made you stop and think, “That would be a perfect gift for Sally!” We figured searching back through our archives might be a … Read more
As our parents age, the decision to place them in a care center is never easy and quite draining. Fortunately, founder of Late Living Chris Wilson saw a dire need in the caregiving industry and wanted to create a central location where people could go to make the process of finding a home for loved … Read more
Greg Head, CMO of Infusionsoft, gave an energizing and insightful talk on how to strategically position and market ones’ business for success at our Free Lunch Friday event. Greg began the talk with explaining how marketing strategies have changed and businesses today are not just selling to their customers anymore, they also need to think … Read more
Deloitte has announced their 19th Annual Technology Fast 500. Combining technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth, Fast 500 companies – large, small, public and private – span a variety of industry sectors, and are leaders in hardware, software, telecom, semiconductors, life sciences and emerging areas, such as clean technology. These companies are on the cutting … Read more
Park Genius is a mobile app developed by three entrepreneurs coming out of the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management and the McGuire Entrepreneurship Program. The app allows motorists to pay for parking through their phone at the meter or remotely. Co-founder, Thomas Maguire, explains that he and his two partners (Ross Shanken and … Read more
TechShop, a membership-based do-it-yourself workshop and fabrication studio, officially opened its new location in the ASU Chandler Innovation Center over the weekend. I was able to catch up with the founder Jim Newton and CEO Mark Hatch at the event. After touring the space and Mark and Jim showing me all of the cool products … Read more
Nine startups competed to become the winner of Startup Weekend Chandler. Startup Weekend is an entrepreneurial event where anyone can come and pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from peers. Teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote) and then it’s a 54 hour whirlwind of business model creation, coding, designing, … Read more
The Earshots™ from kubxlab™ are portable speakers designed for mobile devices. Measuring only 35mm in height by 33mm in width and weighing 40 grams, the Earshots offer high-quality stereo sound in the palm of your hand. The speakers are made with aluminum and are compatible with any device with a 3.5mm jack, including smartphones, tablets, … Read more
Last night a spotlight was shined upon young to seasoned innovators in the Arizona technology sector at the Arizona Technology Council’s 2013 Governor Celebration of Innovation. The winners and finalists were evaluated and chosen by a selection committee of experts independent of the Council. Scroll through our slideshow to see who took home the win. … Read more
Yesterday at the AZEC13, entrepreneurs ranging from startup to seasoned offered their knowledge and advice about growing a business to a full house at Gangplank Chandler. I was there live and captured advice from Pat Sullivan, CEO & co-founder of Contatta, James Archer, CEO of Forty Design, and Heidi Jannenga, co-founder of WebPT. Pat Sullivan, … Read more