We all know the geek stereotype. Guys in their 20s. Super smart. White. We can point to a hundred movie roles that play with this trope. It’s ingrained in our cultural consciousness. Perhaps the reason we’ve accepted the stereotype so readily is the very real foothold it has found in reality. Our vision of the […]
When the words “overcrowded Asian cities”, images of crowded streets, polution and even chaos comes to mind. Rearly would you think “innovation” instead. However, these overcrowded cities are buzzing with new ideas and innovation primarily because of need and neccessity to overcome problems associated with maximum cities. Tara Hierbet is an Asian Trend, Innovation and Urban […]
Date : Friday, March 7, 2014 Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm Location: Courtyard Marriott Brazos, 300 E 4th St Once upon a time, work flexibilty meant a part time job at the nearest fast food outlet a couple of days a week for a little extra to help make ends meet. These days, technology has allowed […]
Monday three disruptor entrepreneurs, Joshua Reich, Dana Rosenberg and Ryan Graves, answered questions about the process of entering into a highly regulated industry. They discussed the different types of disruption, from entering at a lower price point to creating new markets. Simple CEO Joshua Reich shared some of his experience trying to innovate in one […]
Before SXSW, I wrote a preview for the panel, How Minimalism is Changing Entrepreneurship. Monday at the Omni Downtown, I had the opportunity to hear panelists Joshua Becker, Ryan Nicodemus, Courtney Carver and Joshua Fields-Millburn share various aspects of their journeys to minimalism and how it has helped them cultivate their passions, overcome the fear […]
Ingrid Vanderveldt and Kay Koplovitz gave advice to women on getting funding for their businesses Sunday at SXSW Interactive.
Vanity Fair Contributing Editor interviews entrepreneur and venture capitalist Yuri Milner