There is no sport as competitive as business said Mark Cuban, Shark Tank investor and CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2014, Cuban shared some words of wisdom on getting funded (even by him) and building a company. Stay competitive Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or newbie to the startup world, you’ve got … Read more
Are you a struggling college student who is on a ramen noodles diet? Did you spend a huge chunk of change on this semester’s textbooks? Have your parents put you on a strict budget? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then these local startups can help you earn extra cash during college! Pet … Read more
As the summer season fizzles and the autumn colors flourish, college students across the nation will begin to embark on another semester of school. Here are some apps and web services that can ease the transition back into endless hours of homework and studying. GetSet GetSet, a new educational startup focused on reducing the college dropout rate in … Read more
We’re back! The AZ Tech Beat Lunch and Learn is geared up for startups and small biz! We have an exciting 2014-15 year lined up for you, from talks about how to raise money, the latest marketing techniques to build your business, employee engagement, the latest technology on the market and personal development. August we kick … Read more
The life of a startup can be difficult at times and inspiration may be hard to come by, so AZTB has put together some inspirational quotes to spark a startup’s tech-savvy mind. “Chase the vision, not the money; the money will end up following you.” – Tony Hsieh, Zappos CEO “The secret to successful hiring … Read more
Startups, STEM and SCITECH, oh my! It’s time again for entrepreneurs and educators from across the state to come together for the annual Arizona Innovation Summit on August 14, with the theme “From Inspiration to Commercialization”- this time at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts. If you are a startup and haven’t been to this event, … Read more
Tucson startups now have a crowdfunding platform to call their own. MonsoonFund helps small businesses in the city raise early stage funding while giving the added opportunity to expand their network of supporters. It was created by the team at Startup Tucson, a premiere entrepreneurship development organization. Chairman and Founder Justin Williams said their platform … Read more
Co-working spaces have been popping up all over Arizona to accommodate our growing number of entrepreneurs and small businesses. A recently opened co-working space, The Office Pile (TOP), particularly caters to the Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurial community and offers a unique twist of artistry. For TOP founder and CEO Francisco Aguirre, this workspace doubles as an art … Read more
Plenty of activity has been brewing from our startup community this year, bringing us a wide variety of tech ventures from different fields. From cooking apps to rideshare programs, dozens of local startups have been launching their efforts, once again reinforcing Arizona’s healthy environment for entrepreneurs, innovation and technology. Here is a quick recap of the startups that have made their way … Read more
Tallwave, a Scottsdale-based commercializer, will reveal the startups selected for the High Tide III Venture Program on Thursday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m. at The Duce in Phoenix. The general public is invited to come meet the top startups selected and network with leading influencers in the Arizona startup community. Robert Wallace, EVP Tallwave Venture … Read more