desarrollo, a community-based initiative, launched today and has its eyes on the prize of developing Arizona into the premiere destination for entrepreneurs. Inspired by incubator programs around the world, desarrollo aims to “develop a community of collaboration, growth, knowledge and inspiration” to set Arizona on the fast track to becoming THE entrepreneurial-focused ecosystem and “do … Read more
Mintec, a mining management software company based in Tucson recently received the President’s E-Award for Exports, the highest honor a U.S.-based company can receive for expanding exports. MineSight, their flagship product is a comprehensive modeling and mine planning software platform, was one of 57 winners in 22 states and the only one based in Arizona. … Read more
How does the future of philanthropy relate to high school student clubs? With her company, Support My Club, Amy Armstrong has linked the two fulfilling activities. Support My Club is an organization with a pay-it-forward mindset. The organization connects after school clubs around the valley that are in need of funding with donors to help … Read more
The first Demo Day from ASU Furnace kicked off at SkySong, Wednesday June 5, packed with Arizona investors, incubators, mentors and visionaries ready to learn more about the companies vying for funding and resources. Startup companies covered a wide-range of products-from biotech and software to theft-reducing technologies. What is Furnace? It’s a first-of-its-kind startup accelerator … Read more
This weekend, Gangplank Chandler hosted the National Day of Hacking. The two-day event consisted of community members brainstorming ways to use public data in order to improve their own community without the need of help from politicians or businesses. On Saturday, participants conceptualized new ways to use census data, work with local farmers’ markets, and … Read more
Arizona’s largest growth exhibition, The MIT Enterprise Forum Phoenix and Arizona Commerce Authority Innovation Arizona Summit, will take place on Tuesday, June 11th at the Tempe Center of the Arts from 3 to 8 p.m. The Innovation Arizona Summit plans to get all growth organizations together to meet hundreds of entrepreneurs. It will offer a one-stop exhibition for … Read more
Later today, Gangplank Tucson will host its grand re-opening in downtown Tucson. Gangplank is a non-profit, collaborative workspace that provides resources, education, economic and community development without “physical or financial barriers.” They use their open workspaces to unite diverse minds from different backgrounds into one space so that they can collaborate and create stronger businesses. … Read more
On Friday, May 17, 2013, sixteen ventures delivered their pitch deck to over 600 people, including angel investors and entrepreneurs, at the SeedSpot Demo Day to attract everything from CEOs to developers to, of course, funding. As part of the event, an audience-vote determined which venture received a piece of the $7,600 purse. Other sponsored … Read more
Axxess Apps, LLC announced the first Android ignition interlock mobile app, the Axxess Interlock Reporting (Axxess AIR™). The software is placed into the interlock device and syncs information to an iPad and iPhone. Features include a breath alcohol calculator (BAC), logs all activity by user that is sent directly to the courts, has a sales … Read more
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