The United States has the largest concentration of start-ups anywhere in the world; at present more than 70,000 are looking to make their mark, according to Startup Ranking. But only 40% of start-ups become profitable, with competition the greatest challenge for these firms. Having an online presence is crucial to […]
30-second summary: An emerging form of artificial intelligence could dramatically alter the practice of venture capital investment, a business that has largely been driven by a combination of gut and analytics. The vision is that VCs would be able to identify startups that were predisposed to succeed, and that founders […]
Remember a hundred years ago when nobody owned a smartphone? On the periphery of the industrial revolution, interactive carousels meant fun at a county fair and rich messaging was a letter delivered by a butler. We’ve come a long way, but one thing that hasn’t changed is innovation for convenience’s […]
For decades the rest of the world has looked to Western companies for innovation in the marketing space, but the status quo is quickly changing. From a martech perspective, some Chinese companies are beginning to lead the way. In fact, 35% of the world’s unicorns (startups valued at more than […]
Today’s marketing landscape is changing faster than ever, and with that change comes a significant challenge for marketers. With more channels through which customers can be reached to date, it can be difficult to know which tools will truly help one’s business get the best return on investment possible. Thanks […]
A team of developers based in San Jose wants to let the average person put their ideas in space via an open-source satellite. And the public apparently loved that concept. The ArduSat project called for funds on Kickstarter and reached more than three times their goal of $35,000. The team […]
Reports that Google acquired Internet service provider ICOA Inc. for $400 million Monday morning appear to be unfounded: A Google spokesperson tells Mashable that it has not acquired the Internet service provider, and did not issue or approve the press release making the announcement. ICOA, which is headquartered in Warwick, […]
Josh Tolan is the CEO of Spark Hire, a video powered hiring network that connects job seekers and employers through video resumes and online interviews. Connect with him and Spark Hire on Facebook and Twitter. The typical recruiting process is inefficient. This is the best explanation for why so many […]
Spotify’s platform on Android.Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker Spotify wants you to spend more time discovering music on its platform, so it just bought the company that’s been helping you do so for years. Spotify announced it is buying music data company The Echo Nest as a part of a greater […]
A real-life Star Wars’ force glove and Twitter’s new rules were among the top headlines this past weekend. Mashable brought you those stories, as well as other tech and social media news during your downtime. Our staff kept tabs on all the latest events, so don’t fret if you missed […]