The 10 Top Celebrity Startup Investors

The 10 Top Celebrity Startup Investors Ashton Kutcher, MC Hammer, and Madonna prove that celebrities have more to offer businesses than just endorsements. Some provide valuable startup capital and sage advice. By Laura Montini, February 2017 <Article Source> Big Moves Given that America’s entertainment and tech capitals are located in the same state, it’s no wonder that… Continue reading The 10 Top Celebrity Startup Investors

“My mind is always racing” – 3 valuable lessons from Justin Bieber

“My mind is always racing” – 3 valuable lessons from Justin Bieber By Zahi Fish, February 2017 The worldwide 23 year old superstar might not be your cup of tea, but you have to admit, you would be surprised if I tell you that we all have something to learn from him. Won’t you? Other… Continue reading “My mind is always racing” – 3 valuable lessons from Justin Bieber

Six Startup Retail Tech Trends To Watch For In 2017

Six Startup Retail Tech Trends To Watch For In 2017 By Ryan Broshar, January 2017 <Article Source> More consumers are getting used to purchasing their items online, through voice activation or on their smartphone. But there are more solutions that need to happen in retail and startups are starting to respond. After walking the floors of… Continue reading Six Startup Retail Tech Trends To Watch For In 2017

Israeli Start-up Marketing Weekly Review 201

Israeli Start-up Marketing Weekly Review 29.12.2016 – 04.01.2017 Every week Gaia-VSM collects the most relevant, interesting and practical information on marketing for entrepreneurs, to promote the knowledge of the hottest trends, to analyze relevant studies and more. The topics include building a winning marketing strategy, news from the  entrepreneurial world, how to find the right target… Continue reading Israeli Start-up Marketing Weekly Review 201

24 Exceptional Women-Hosted Podcasts for Entrepreneurs in 2017

These 24 women-hosted podcasts were compiled through collaboration with Sarah Peck, Ally Denton, Elisa Douchette, Terra Milo, and Matt Hunckler. The list below will deliver insight, inspiration, and a diverse perspective that will give you an edge in growing your business.

What Marketing Trends Your Startup Needs To Know About In 2017

This isn’t your normal post about forecasting trends. Because, well, it doesn’t focus on the forecast. The future is unpredictable. Trends are never guaranteed. So to mitigate our susceptibility to market volatility, we need to plan our marketing strategies around transience. What’s the best way to plan for something we don’t know? Plan for something we know.

Israeli Fintech Feelter Raises $2M To Sell ‘Retail Truth’ Scaling Up

Feelter, a startup out of Israel that organizes social media and “curates product insights” for consumers online and led by an atypical tech entrepreneur who studied in the Far East, has closed a $2 million (m) funding round on a mission to become a major player and boldly “sell the truth”.

Top 8 cities for entrepreneurs around the world #Infographic

With the rapid advancement of the tech industry and digital industries it has never been easier to start a new business. Government around the world have taken note of the economic gain for supporting startup companies, with many offering grands, tax breaks and incentives to boost the appeal of their local areas as great start up cities.

25 Fantastic Examples of Brands Using Instagram

With more than 400 million active monthly users, Instagram has grown into a social network that businesses need to pay attention to. It’s more than just a photo-sharing site — it’s a way to engage fans and show off the best side of your business. Just look at this list of 25 companies that have mastered their brand focus on Instagram.

SILICON VALLEY GIANTS’ SECRETS TO SUCCESS #INFOGRAPHIC

SILICON VALLEY GIANTS’ SECRETS TO SUCCESS #INFOGRAPHIC By whoishostingthis, September 2016 <Article Source> What’s the best way to become a billionaire in the 21st century? Start a tech company in Silicon Valley, of course! Actually, it turns out that entrepreneurship is an unlikely road to riches for most. With famous Silicon Valley successes like Bill Gates and… Continue reading SILICON VALLEY GIANTS’ SECRETS TO SUCCESS #INFOGRAPHIC

5 Startup Origin Stories That Aren’t Totally True

5 Startup Origin Stories That Aren’t Totally True By Jason Fell, March 2016 <Article Source> Don’t believe everything you hear. In his Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) this week, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak noted, again, that the tech behemoth’s startup story was maybe, slightly, a little untrue. Here’s the much-publicized version: Apple was hatched and incubated… Continue reading 5 Startup Origin Stories That Aren’t Totally True

Why Snapchat Is the New LinkedIn for Tech Startups

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Why Snapchat Is the New LinkedIn for Tech Startups While Snapchat is by design a communication mobile app platform, it has also evolved into a social content platform. By Alex Moazed, May 2016 <Article Source> Snapchat’s core interaction is simple; users take a picture or video and send that content to select individuals or broadcast that content… Continue reading Why Snapchat Is the New LinkedIn for Tech Startups

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Digital Marketing Company

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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Digital Marketing Company By Dan Scalco, July 2016 <Article Source> In today’s tech-fueled world the majority of many businesses’ budgets are being allocated towards digital — and for good reason. Digital marketing allows businesses of all sizes to hyper-target their audience, track important KPI’s and prove ROI. Regardless of… Continue reading 5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Digital Marketing Company

7 Free Events and Webinars Entrepreneurs Can Take Advantage of During National Small Business Week

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7 Free Events and Webinars Entrepreneurs Can Take Advantage of During National Small Business Week By Kim Lachance Shandrow, April 2016, <Article Source> America cherishes — and deeply depends on — its 28 million small businesses, and the thinkers, doers and dreamers who own and work for them. Producing close to half of our national goods… Continue reading 7 Free Events and Webinars Entrepreneurs Can Take Advantage of During National Small Business Week