This is the second in a series of special features on some of the US’ unsung startup hubs. Our first examined Oklahoma City’s ‘Silicon Prairie’. The second focused on North Carolina. Stay up-to-date…
VoteBash Founder Martijn Atell: Startup Lessons from One Jungle to Another
Many entrepreneurs may describe their paths to success as a jungle. Few began their journey in an actual one. Martijn Atell, CEO and founder of VoteBash, learned some of his most valuable…
North Carolina’s Research Triangle is Ready for its Startups to Go Big
This is the second in a series of special features on some of the US’ unsung startup hubs. Our first examined Oklahoma City and the ‘Silicon Prairie’. Stay up-to-date here and on…
Latvia is No Longer in Its Baltic Neighbors’ Shadows
Among its Baltic neighbors Latvia is often overlooked. With renowned tech hubs Estonia and Finland on its proverbial doorstep, that may be unsurprising. But there is plenty to sing about in the small…
Oklahoma City Finds a Sweet Spot on America’s ‘Silicon Prairie’
A brewfest at a baseball stadium is not the most obvious place to discover a vibrant tech ecosystem. But at the OKBio BrewFest earlier this month, at Oklahoma City’s Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark,…
America’s Veterans are Made for Tech Entrepreneurship
During the course of this year’s run for the White House, Americans on either side of the political divide have found very little common ground. That the country should do more for…
An Afghan Entrepreneur Aims for IT Success in Germany’s Growing Market
Three years ago Aemal Sayer was an accomplished IT entrepreneur in Kabul, looking for his next move. He had already founded several startups, each with varying degrees of success. But he wanted…
As California Votes to Legalize Weed, The Drug’s Tech Industry is Enjoying High Times
The US marijuana industry is lighting up. America now has 8.4 million regular cannabis users, up from half that in 2002. Thanks largely to legalizations in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Colorado, the…
“Gaza’s Shark Tank” Graduates Another Group of Tech Hopefuls
Gaza Sky Geeks (GSG), the Gaza Strip’s first startup accelerator, has chosen its latest batch of entrepreneurs at an event many have dubbed the embattled region’s very own Shark Tank. Last month…
Cambodia’s Tech Scene Needs Private Money, But It’s On The Up
Southeast Asia has been racing towards tech in recent years, and several formidable ecosystems have appeared across the region. For Cambodia, one of its smaller nations with a population of just 15…