Technology
Mark Cuban Is Dead Wrong On Powerball Advice
Mark Cuban is obviously a smart guy. You don’t go from teaching disco dancing to a net worth of $3 billion by making stupid fiscal decisions. That […]
Baby Boomers, Not Techie Millennials, Most Likely to Start Businesses
Our perception of life after 65 has changed drastically in the last 30 years, with only 14 percent of baby boomers viewing retirement as a time […]
This Startup Wades Through Public Data to Give Real Estate Investors An Edge
Matt Einheber ran a title insurance agency for 10 years and knows that finding public-record data often means sorting through a “sea of information that’s very […]
Two Philly-Area Tech Firms Raise $8.25 Million Combined
Just days apart, two local tech firms raised a combined $8.25 million in separate deals. Here’s a breakdown: Agilence: $6 million Agilence is based in Mount […]
Nine Philadelphians Make Forbes 30 Under 30
Forbes magazine has released its 30 Under 30 list for 2016 and nine young Philadelphians were recognized — from a Little League pitcher who captured the nation’s hearts to an […]
Nutter Aide Lands Gig With Philly Tech Startup
With the Michael Nutter administration officially coming to a close on Monday, one of his top aids has landed a new gig. Luke Butler served as […]
Meet the Woman CEO Standing Tall in Philly’s Male-Heavy Tech Industry
Lucinda Duncalfe can’t help but stand out from the crowd. It’s not because she’s a former University of Pennsylvania basketball player who stands six-foot-one. Nor […]
How Philly Can Be the Capital of Gender Equality in Tech
If you’ve been watching certain aspects of the news over the last 18 months that aren’t focused on the Pope coming to Philadelphia, the race […]
Luxe Valet is “Pausing” Service in Philadelphia
Any startup leader will tell you that if you’re going to fail — fail fast. Armed with a sleek smartphone app and a team of drivers dressed […]
Comcast Launches Sleek New Stores to Repair its Ailing Customer-Service Reputation
Comcast has unveiled a new weapon in its fight to repair its reputation on customer service — sleek new retail stores. Much maligned for its […]
Netflix Has New Technology to Beat Comcast Data Caps
Remember when Netflix‘s primary business was sending DVDs right to your house? Boy, that feels like ages ago. Now the company’s model of streaming TV shows and […]
Why Philly’s Dropping Rents Are Great for Retaining Talented Millennials
Although Philadelphia is going through an obvious real estate boom, with cranes in the air throughout downtown and luxury homes sprouting up in previously unlikely neighborhoods, it’s […]
Confidence Is Key to Raising Startup Cash, Say Philly Entrepreneurs
Speaking at Founder Factory (a daylong conference of local entrepreneurs presented by Philly Startup Leaders) yesterday, three Philly entrepreneurs shared their successes — and failures — in […]
Attention Undergrad Startup Founders: Here’s How to Win $15,000
Jirsak/Shutterstock If you’re a Philly undergrad with a great business idea listen up — there’s an upcoming competition where you earn $15,000 in prize money. The […]
Startup Execs on the Importance of Hiring Superstars, Not Duds
A panel of local startup executives and founders sent a clear message on Thursday: Hiring decisions can make or break a fledgling business. Speaking at Founder Factory (a […]