NewME Accelerator Announces 2013 Applications Are Now Open
While our Summer/Fall 2012 founders are quickly approaching Demo Day, it’s time for us to prepare for the next cycle. Yup, it’s that time again and we are happy to announce that applications are now open for Spring 2013 Cycle! Spring 2013 will take place from February 18 to May 6, 2013 and we want to give [...]
Read MoreAndreessen Horowitz Invests $15M In Text Annotation Start-up Rap Genius
Here’s an investment out of left field, but not really. Andreessen Horowitz is dropping $15 million into startup Rap Genius. It’s not just about rap, though. Think of it as “crowdsourced explanations of lyrics and historical texts.” Here’s what the firm had to say by way of Rap Genius’ blog: I’m delighted to announce that Andreessen Horowitz [...]
Read MoreWill.i.am in Search for the Next Steve Jobs?
There may be a unique twist coming to the popular show X Factor with the help of Black Eyed Peas front man Will.i.am. The Sun reports that X Factor judge Simon Cowell and Will.i.am are working on a project called X Factor for Tech. Something Will.i.am tells the The Sun is going to be “out [...]
Read More12 Tips To Building A Successful Start-up Community Where You Live
Today I’d like to talk about what startup communities outside of Silicon Valley look like, how they emerge and what makes them take hold. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. You can now take advantage of this wisdom directly as Brad has [...]
Read More#CBCFALC2012 Puts Focus on High-Tech Engagement
Events held at this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference emphasized the need to engage more African Americans in the nation’s digital economy and encourage them to use technology for self-advancement. “I believe that technology is one of the most dynamic tools for empowering individuals in society. Our economy and society are [...]
Read MoreGoogle for Entrepreneurs Supports Start-ups With Diverse Tech Programs Around the World
Start-ups and entrepreneurship is booming right now with approximately 400 million across 54 countries! Because of the high population of entrepreneurs around the world, people are constantly looking for new resources to help build their start-ups and connect with the right people; that is why Google launched Google for Entrepreneurs. Google for Entrepreneurs is an [...]
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