Become the CEO your parents always wanted you to marry. -Whitney Wolfe Herd Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder of Bumble, a dating app where women make the first move. After alleging sexual harassment and discrimination with Tinder (she wishes no ill will on anyone in the company), Wolfe broke away from the popular dating […]
SXSW is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses to learn new ways to grow, innovate and succeed. Here are five panels geared toward entrepreneurs and businesses that will share skills and experiences to try for your company or idea. The sessions include understanding strategies for success, how to handle market disruption, connecting with […]
Regina Gwynn is the co-founder and CEO of TressNoire, an on-location hair styling booking service. TressNoire is the first beauty booking platform designed for busy multicultural professionals that sends traveling hair stylists to their client’s home, hotel or office to bring a luxury salon experience to their doorstep. However, Regina is not only a CEO […]
We’ve seen the trends of companies becoming more invested in social movements, but how do you balance product, philanthropy and profit? The panel “What’s More Important, Fashion or Impact” looked at this from the perspective of fashion companies. Joining the panel were Miki Agrawal, CEO of Thinx; Kirsten Dickerson, founder of Raven and Lily; Barrett […]
Students at Texas State are doing great things. This Saturday, March 12 at SXSW Interactive, Texas State University will showcase a select group of student inventors and innovators at the Texas State Innovation Lab and Reception. Students will get the chance to rub elbows with industry leaders in tech and share their work with potential employers, donors […]
Today Astro Teller talked about how to shoot for the metaphorical moon by failing up. “I fear thoughts that fear technology. You have to approach the changing world with knowledge and confidence, not fear.” Teller talked about bringing the internet to the world with balloons designed to fail… … and self driving cars that learn […]
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