February 13, 2016
The Probable, The Possible, The Delusional
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy committed before a joint session of Congress that before the end of the decade America would put a man on the moon.…
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February 13, 2016
How To Expand Your Marketplace To LA
“The theme of LA is diversity.” That is what DoorDash’s Kevin Huang told me in our conversation about how expanding on-demand marketplaces into LA differs from other markets.…
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How Tech Can Shut Down Patent Trolls
Patent trolls, more formally known as Patent Assertion Entities (PAEs), pose a major threat to American businesses. A study published by the Boston University School of Law revealed…
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SEO Doesn’t Have To Be A Shot In The Dark
To many startups, search engine optimization (SEO) is a task that sits on their company’s back burner. With features to launch and customers to support, the idea of…
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The Mobile Health Paradox: Why Data Isn’t Nearly Enough
Across most developed economies, healthcare costs are rising faster than inflation. A key cause of the rise in healthcare spending lies in the spiraling costs of treating preventable…
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HaLow Is The Natural Next Step In The Evolution Of IoT
At the start of this year, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced the long-awaited Wi-Fi HaLow standard for products incorporating IEEE 802.11ah wireless networking technology. HaLow extends a flavor of…
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From Nokia’s Snake Game To Supercell, Finland’s Gaming Industry Is Serious Business
In September last year, Finland’s finance minister Alexander Stubb dubbed the country as the new sick man of Europe and while the country’s economy is fledgling and signs…
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3 Ways That The Blockchain Will Change The Real Estate Market
Experts have suggested a number of niche industries that will be made more secure by the untamperable data record provided by blockchain technology — including international art dealing,…
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Managing Your Startup In 2016: New Rules For A New Environment
It’s a new environment for startups in 2016. Financing will get harder. Valuation inflation will dissipate. Profitability will be in vogue again. And old-fashioned business fundamentals will balance…
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How Mobile Technology Will Increase Stadium Security
In the months and years following September 11, one of the most noticeable changes was the experience of going through an airport—longer lines, no liquids, taking off your…
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