aztechbeat Phoenix resident Gelie Akhenblit was looking for her next career move. While networking in the local business community, she saw a need for a calendar that would list networking events around the Valley. She thought it would be fun to create the calendar and enlisted the help of her husband Erin-Michael Johnson, a software engineer, to create the … Read more
Looking for a way to get your latest software idea developed but wanting to stick to a tight budget? Tiempo Development could be your answer. Tiempo Development has two software development centers in Mexico, which is home to their “nearshore” team. Nearshoring represents a significant cost savings (compared to offshoring), because it allows for frequent … Read more
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If last night was any indication, Arizona’s tech scene is about to bubble over with young entrepreneurs, new startups and the watchful eyes of big investors. As we mentioned earlier this week, Techiepalooza is a networking event that brings the Phoenix entrepreneurial and tech community together. The event ran from 4pm-11pm last night, and upon arriving, I … Read more
This summer, start changing the world. That is the charge Arizona State University’s College of Technology & Innovation puts forth to local high school student entrepreneurs. The Conscious Capitalism Startup Academy is an immersive entrepreneurship experience for high school juniors over the course of four-days from June 21-24. Students will propose business ideas, work in teams, and learn … Read more
It’s no secret that WordPress is the most popular open-source software in the world. In fact, WP is used by 14.7% of the websites listed in Alexa’s “Top 1million websites”–and there are almost 74million blogs hosted on WordPress.com. WP has become so popular because it’s free, easy to use, powerful, and extremely flexible. It’s possible … Read more
Vuurr provides PPC, SEO, and Development services that optimize digital marketing efforts. Vuurr partners Scott Yacko, Jonathan Kressaty, Joshua Ziering, Chris Conrey, and Chuck Reynolds have jettisoned the traditionally touchy-feely approach to marketing. Instead of focusing on the more nebulous aspects like branding or perception, Vuurr maximizes digital marketing campaigns with a metrics-driven approach focused on … Read more
Heading off to a major tourist destination this summer? Wanting to know what you are looking at when wandering around in a museum? Or already hit the most famous tourist spots in NYC, and looking for more? Audio Excursions is looking to be the answer to all of these questions by giving you an interactive … Read more
While you [probably] won’t see Perry Farrell or the Red Hot Chili Peppers there, this week’s Techiepalooza is definitely still worth a visit. Join ASU Venture Catalyst and a sizable group of partners/sponsors (see below) for a networking event that brings the Phoenix entrepreneurial and tech community together. The event will showcase some of the hottest … Read more
In recent years, many shoppers have been turning to their smartphones to research and review businesses, earn deals and even make purchases. Arizona-based startup Convrrt Inc. recently launched Mobile Convrrt, a platform where businesses can create mobile optimized landing pages and kickstart mobile marketing campaigns without having to hire developers or learn code. With the user-friendly … Read more