Where was this when I was in college? Remember taking biology class and trying to recall the difference between cytoplasm, nucleoplasm and mitochondria during an exam? Luckily one startup can help. Picmonic is a research proven audiovisual mnemonic tool that helps students master information faster and retain knowledge longer. Currently the product is centered around … Read more
Imagine receiving a box full of toys and goodies every month for your kids, with each box containing key learning and development components. Xplore BoX, a subscription-based educational toy company, does just that-through their STEM-based (science, technology, engineering, and math) toys delivered to your doorstep in a box aims to educate and inspire our younger … Read more
“Gadgets for the Guru” is talking more back-to-school gadgets. This week we are featuring gadgets that are fun, yet helpful, for the college students. Have a look! For any student that has some time on their hands or want to learn a new skill, gTar provides them with a great pastime. gTar is an app-enabled … Read more
The tech world is constantly evolving and is creating more opportunities for those with disabilities. SightCompass is a revolutionary new tool and app for the visually impaired that details surrounding environments, restaurants, public bathroom, etc. through audio. The app is accessible for people blindness, vision loss, dyslexia, anxiety disorders, hard of hearing, learning challenges. This app was … Read more
Sixteen startups pitched for a cash prize at the first AZ Technology Council Startup Connect AZ, a high-energy all-day conference filled with education, networking, and a discussion of a variety of topics revolving around technology and entrepreneurship, mentorship, and funding. Startups were chosen from the four fastest growing industries in Arizona: clean tech, health and … Read more
The Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights released the Q2 2013 Halo Report, a national survey of angel group investment activity, and ranked Desert Angels in the top five for most active angel groups in the United States for Q2. “Being ranked in the top five of the Halo Report is validation … Read more
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in its Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). These grant recipients represent innovative Arizona entrepreneurs who are creating technological solutions with the potential for global impact: in the Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), a bi-annual business plan competition that awards the most money … Read more
Vertical Measures, a Phoenix-based Internet marketing agency has hired senior digital marketing veteran Chris Bird as President to lead the agency to new growth levels. The position will take effect December 20, 2013 and Bird will report to Arnie Kuenn, CEO of Vertical Measures. Chris comes to Vertical Measures with a diverse background in digital marketing management, … Read more
Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) Council has published the state Index for 18 years, which ranks the 50 states according to 47 different policy measures, including a wide array of tax, regulatory and government spending measurements. The SBE Council created the Small Business Policy Index, which measures the 50 states based on its policy measurements, … Read more
Whenever I hear the Bohemian Rhapsody, it’s hard for me to not think of Wayne’s World with Mike Meyers (Wayne) and Dana Carvey (Garth) rocking down the road in a piece of crap car with their partied out friends to one of Queen’s most epic hits. Today I have a new vision of Stormtroopers, a … Read more