2020 and beyond: The haves vs. the have-nots
We worship Silicon Valley and the supposed “innovation hubs,” but the connected ecosystem is changing all of us daily. Continue Reading
Startups
Business journalism is increasingly such trash
We simplify complex issues and we totally ignore human psychology in our biz journalism discussions. Continue Reading
Uber had a $1.2 billion funding round, but please don’t think it’s worth $17 billion
It was the (single-biggest) funding round of all-time, surpassing Facebook from years ago, and it’s been confirmed on their official blog. The valuation is $17 billion, one of the largest tech start-up valuations ever, and it appears “the sharing economy” may be well… Continue Reading
Cities go with low taxes to attract entrepreneurs and new companies; the entrepreneurs want talent and livability
Fact: San Francisco and Boston — two innovation hubs based on coasts, universities, etc. — are becoming more expensive. Fact: cities like Indianapolis and Pittsburgh, right there in the heartland/Rust Belt, are beginning to attract new start-ups and incubators and… Continue Reading
The next great startup / entrepreneur hub may be … (pause) … Indianapolis
When you think of startup culture, or tech projects, or entrepreneurs throwing money at the next big thing — be it a behind-the-scenes software or an out-in-front platform like a Facebook — you probably think of the Bay Area, maybe New York,… Continue Reading