The landscape of employee recruitment looks a lot different than it did twenty- or even ten years ago, and that’s largely because of the widespread popularity and use of social media platforms. Platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook are giving rise to Social Recruiting and CareerArc is the leading HR technology platform that streamlines social […]
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When VCs “Own” Your Startup’s Lawyers
There’s a game that, as Startup/VC lawyers, we’ve seen played out across many ecosystems. We’ll call it “own the lawyers,” and because it benefits repeat players (professional investors, service providers) at the expense of first-time founders – and the former are usually the people controlling the microphones – it rarely gets discussed publicly.
What Will Happen to Main Street? Wellness!
Walk down the main streets of any major city and retail dysfunction radiates from the blank and butcher-papered windows of empty storefronts. In Manhattan, fully one-third of retail locations are vacant. In San Francisco, iconic retailers like the quixotic Gump’s have vanished into memory.
This LA Startup Just Raised $385M to be the Biggest Thing to Happen to the Car Industry Since Henry Ford
In our digitally connected lives, we want things to be simple, on demand, and flexible. The car buying or leasing experience has been anything but that with rigid terms that do not support a modern lifestyle coupled with arcane financing options. Enter Fair, which makes buying or leasing your next car as easy as placing […]
Icarus, Daedalus, and the Distributed Ledger
Any entrepreneur looking to enter the blockchain space must ask if their project is delivering a legitimate, tangible productivity improvement.
10 Predictions for the Tech Industry in 2019
It’s become something of a tradition for me to look at the year ahead and predict where the industry is headed. Part of that process involves looking back at the trends that dominated last year and looking to see how much of that momentum will continue into the New Year. And, what a year it […]
Copper Cow Coffee Raises Another $2M For its Authentic and Organic Vietnamese Coffee Brand
For many, the best part of starting their day is indulging in a delicious cup of hot coffee, and Copper Cow Coffee is the Vietnamese coffee that has you covered! Through its single-use pour overs, coffee enthusiasts can enjoy a fresh brewed organic cup of coffee. With a focus on sustainability, all of the Copper […]
Look for A Middle-Way Solution to Customer Loyalty in the Age of Big Data Concerns
Consumers are being asked more and more to hand over their personal data in order to partake in a company’s reward program, but is this truly the best method?
The Two Reasons Why The Forecasts For Bitcoin YE 2018 Were So Horribly Wrong
As the chart above shows, the biggest names in crypto all got 2018 horribly wrong. Why were they so wrong? I think they’re all smart guys and I applaud their work and the important contribution they’re making to the ecosystem. I think there are two main reasons why they’re so bad. 1. Accurately Predicting The […]
Shipsi Raises $1.9M to Bring Online Retailers the Power of Instant Delivery
Amazon has set the precedent for shipping methods, and now every consumer expects instant delivery, so how can online retailers meet these new consumer expectations? Shipsi is the frictionless solution that provides an “Instant Delivery” option that integrates into any existing websites checkout page. Shipsi partners with last-mile delivery networks, so consumers can receive their online […]
Effective Facebook Advertising Strategies for 2019
Businesses need to adapt their mindset to the “new world” of marketing starting with understanding effective Facebook advertising strategies.