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39 Unforgettable Moments in Tech Startup HistoryMashable came out with their list of the most unbelievable milestones in tech startup history.Here are a few of note:1. Facebook acquires Instagram for $1 billion2. Angry Birds becomes the #1 paid app of all time3. Draw Something becomes a thing, Zynga buys it4. Jack Dorsey sets up his “twttr”5. Google acquires YouTube for $1.65 billionRead more on these unforgettable moments at Mashable (via 39 Unforgettable Moments in Tech Startup History)

39 Unforgettable Moments in Tech Startup History

Mashable came out with their list of the most unbelievable milestones in tech startup history.

Here are a few of note:

1. Facebook acquires Instagram for $1 billion
2. Angry Birds becomes the #1 paid app of all time
3. Draw Something becomes a thing, Zynga buys it
4. Jack Dorsey sets up his “twttr”
5. Google acquires YouTube for $1.65 billion

Read more on these unforgettable moments at Mashable

(via 39 Unforgettable Moments in Tech Startup History)

Click here to embiggen (see full infographic) SXSW is almost here! Check out the infographic that we made for SXSWi attendees to keep you in the know of what keynotes to see and what parties to RSVP to.

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SXSW is almost here! Check out the infographic that we made for SXSWi attendees to keep you in the know of what keynotes to see and what parties to RSVP to.

Is Apple’s Magic Carpet Ride Over?When announcing the most anticipated, innovative and cutting-edge technology products, like the iPod, iPhone and iPad, Steve Jobs would start out by saying that there was “one more thing.” As a result, Apple became the most valuable company in the country. But since Tim Cook took over as CEO, there hasn’t been many, if any, big “one more thing” announcements. Has Apple lost its innovation mojo? Has it literally run out of new ideas?Read more on Apple’s predicament here. (via Is Apple’s Magic Carpet Ride Over?)

Is Apple’s Magic Carpet Ride Over?

When announcing the most anticipated, innovative and cutting-edge technology products, like the iPod, iPhone and iPad, Steve Jobs would start out by saying that there was “one more thing.” As a result, Apple became the most valuable company in the country. But since Tim Cook took over as CEO, there hasn’t been many, if any, big “one more thing” announcements. Has Apple lost its innovation mojo? Has it literally run out of new ideas?

Read more on Apple’s predicament here.

(via Is Apple’s Magic Carpet Ride Over?)

What We Talk About When We Talk About “Social” (via What We Talk About When We Talk About “Social” - Nilofer Merchant - Harvard Business Review)
What We Talk About When We Talk About “Social”

(via What We Talk About When We Talk About “Social” - Nilofer Merchant - Harvard Business Review)

Fashion Showdown: Women vs. Men of Tech

Fashion Week may be almost over, but when it comes to tech entrepreneurship, the fashion buzz is just beginning. Emerging from a long season of hoodies and flip-flops, the startup world seems to be sporting a new look that’s more Prada than programmer. The change can be traced largely to the expanding influence of young women entrepreneurs, who are breaking into the old boys’ club and making their mark with impeccable designer style as well as big-time tech businesses. 

Among this new crop of women influencers, attention to fashion isn’t considered a frivolity. As Leila Janah, founder of Samasource, puts it, fashion is “in line with my values about women conquering the world.”


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Phil Libin of Evernote: The Surprise 3 A.M. Email That Saved His $200M Company It was in the middle of a chilly night in October 2008 when Phil Libin started feeling, as he describes it, “like an adult.” His company, Evernote, an online service enabling users to create, catalog and search for notes (in the form of video, audio and text), was going under. Investors were fleeing and Libin had a measly three weeks worth of cash to his name. Today, Evernote is one of world’s fastest growing Internet companies. In more than seven countries and with around 290 employees worldwide, the company has upwards of $200 million in investment capital. Read More (via Phil Libin of Evernote: The Surprise 3 A.M. Email That Saved His $200M Company - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

Phil Libin of Evernote: The Surprise 3 A.M. Email That Saved His $200M Company

It was in the middle of a chilly night in October 2008 when Phil Libin started feeling, as he describes it, “like an adult.” His company, Evernote, an online service enabling users to create, catalog and search for notes (in the form of video, audio and text), was going under. Investors were fleeing and Libin had a measly three weeks worth of cash to his name.

Today, Evernote is one of world’s fastest growing Internet companies. In more than seven countries and with around 290 employees worldwide, the company has upwards of $200 million in investment capital.

Read More

(via Phil Libin of Evernote: The Surprise 3 A.M. Email That Saved His $200M Company - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

Intel is Surprise Winner at CESLast time we checked, CES was the Consumer Electronics Show. One would think that during CES, B2C brands would dominate this historically product-launch driven show. However, that’s no longer the case. Using data provided exclusively to Forbes Insights by the Appinions influence marketing platform, we found that the companies that are best leveraging CES are B2B, with the likes of Intel, Nvidia and Qualcomm as dominant players in influence throughout the show. In fact, Intel comes up the big winner this year in terms of influence. Read More (via Intel Is Surprise Winner at CES - Forbes - Image source)
Intel is Surprise Winner at CES

Last time we checked, CES was the Consumer Electronics Show. One would think that during CES, B2C brands would dominate this historically product-launch driven show. However, that’s no longer the case. Using data provided exclusively to Forbes Insights by the Appinions influence marketing platform, we found that the companies that are best leveraging CES are B2B, with the likes of Intel, Nvidia and Qualcomm as dominant players in influence throughout the show. In fact, Intel comes up the big winner this year in terms of influence. Read More

(via Intel Is Surprise Winner at CES - Forbes - Image source)

6 Big Tech Debuts in 2013We don’t always know what the future may hold, but we can certainly make predictions - keep a look out for some of these potentially revolutionary tech innovations in 2013. (via 6 Big Tech Debuts in 2013 | Inc.com)
6 Big Tech Debuts in 2013

We don’t always know what the future may hold, but we can certainly make predictions - keep a look out for some of these potentially revolutionary tech innovations in 2013.

(via 6 Big Tech Debuts in 2013 | Inc.com)

3 Potent Ways to Use Social Media in Sales1. Mining2. Connecting3. Engaging (via How to Use Social Media in Sales - Image source)
3 Potent Ways to Use Social Media in Sales

1. Mining
2. Connecting
3. Engaging

(via How to Use Social Media in Sales - Image source)

How small and mid-sized businesses can tap the power of big dataBut small and medium-sized businesses have shied away from big data – and their unease makes sense, considering that the costs to mine big data for actionable insights have previously been prohibitive to SMBs. Beyond just collecting data, acquiring easy-to-understand business intelligence also required firms to invest in IT integration (pricey third-party services) and train employees to analyze data.But good news is on the horizon for smaller businesses – the declining cost of delivery, largely due to the introduction of cloud technology, is eliminating those fears. (via How small and mid-sized businesses can tap the power of big data - The Washington Post)
How small and mid-sized businesses can tap the power of big data

But small and medium-sized businesses have shied away from big data – and their unease makes sense, considering that the costs to mine big data for actionable insights have previously been prohibitive to SMBs. Beyond just collecting data, acquiring easy-to-understand business intelligence also required firms to invest in IT integration (pricey third-party services) and train employees to analyze data.

But good news is on the horizon for smaller businesses – the declining cost of delivery, largely due to the introduction of cloud technology, is eliminating those fears.

(via How small and mid-sized businesses can tap the power of big data - The Washington Post)