aztechbeat “Social media, small business and simplicity,” were the three words that Vincent Serpico, Founder and CEO of Spotlight, used to describe his Spotlight software–a social network-based people and project management (PPM) tool designed for today’s entrepreneurs looking to build software, web and mobile applications. Spotlight’s cloud-based Agile project management software uses the most effective principles … Read more
AZGroups kicks off the largest developer-focused event in the Valley, Thursday, May 16, at 7:30 a.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts with speaker Scott Guthrie of Microsoft. Guthrie is the corporate vice president in the Microsoft Server and Tools Business, and runs development teams that work on Windows Azure, cloud computing platform, … Read more
Editor in Chief Tishin Donkersley, M.A. sat down with Patrick Armstrong, Vice President and Co-Founder of JDA Investments (US), Inc. and Todd Belfer, Managing Partner of Canal Partners to learn more about how to pitch to an Arizona Angel, identify the red flags in ones’ pitch deck and share mistakes they’ve made as entrepreneurs along the way.
Traditionally, the technology sector has been a male-dominated area. However, more women are entering the field as well as STEM educational programs, and making significant strides in the tech space. I reached out to some women in the field and asked them to share their triumphs and challenges during their career in software development. JoAnn … Read more
Article by contributing author Nicki Escudero Even doctors need a little help sometimes when it comes to healthy meal planning. In addition to being an OBGYN with Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix and a resident professor with the University of Arizona, Dr. Candice Wood is also a busy mother of young children—not exactly … Read more
This week on Gadgets for the Guru, we have dancing speakers, cool video accessories and a product for average couch potato. Water Dancing Speakers. Plug these 9” tall speakers into an iPod, mp3 player, computer or any device with a 3.5mm audio jack and USB connection to activate the water jets and LED multi-color lights … Read more
Curtis Gunn, Chairman of Desert Angels, is the first Arizona investor to be appointed to the Angel Capital Association Board, and will serve for three years. The Angel Capital Association is the leading professional and trade association supporting the success of angel investors in high-growth, early-stage ventures. “I look forward to raising the awareness of Arizona companies, … Read more
Indiana Stone is a new iOS game from Phoenix developer Tim Winsky and it is already getting some positive attention. Released in March, the game was briefly featured in Apple’s “New & Noteworthy” and “What’s Hot” sections of the App Store. Winsky said this is critical for developers who don’t want their apps to get … Read more
The fourth annual PitchDay at the Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI) takes place Thursday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PitchDay at AzCI will showcase new innovation and an opportunity to network and support entrepreneurial growth in the community and across the state. Statewide partners are invited to join in pitching to an audience … Read more
Press release provided by Go Daddy TEMPE, Ariz. (May 7, 2013) – GoDaddy, the Web’s top platform for small businesses, today with Governor Jan Brewer, and representatives from Arizona State University Research Park, Ryan Companies, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), announced plans for a major Arizona expansion with … Read more