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· Alex Park
Why Snapchat is Actually Undervalued [Op-ed]
Snapchat made headlines last week after rejecting multiple multi-billion-dollar, all-cash acquisition offers from Facebook, Google, and Tencent.
· Benny Luo
Two Young Entrepreneurs Invent Hangover Cure — FINALLY! [INTERVIEW]
My Facebook news feed is constantly filled with people complaining about getting hangovers from drinking the night before. Hopefully, that will now come to and end because of the genius of two young entrepreneurs from Santa Clara University. Ron Alvarado and Matt McDonald…
· Editorial Staff
Carrot Dating Apps Allows You To Bribe People For Dates — is it Really Prostitution?
A new app called Carrot Dating has recently been the talk of the town lately, stirring up some controversy. This dating app allows users to offer gifts as incentives to entice singles to a first date.
· Ronald Wayne
What The ‘Government Shutdown’ REALLY Means [GUEST POST]
Once again public ignorance has become the perfect tool of a villainous political faction. It seems that nearly half of our people have been hoodwinked into the nonsensical belief that both sides of this issue are equally to blame. Half of this problem (of ignorance of law and…
· Benny Luo
NASA Offers Tips To Startups: Staying Relevant and Making People Passionate About Your Product
One of the hardest things that artists, companies, and entrepreneurs will struggle with at a point in their lives is keeping up with the changing times. This was the issue NASA had to deal with as ways to reach younger audiences started to shift towards new media. Because of…
· Benny Luo
Scott Gerber: What Major Mistakes Are Young Entrepreneurs Making?
With mainstream media consistently glorifying the experiences of an entrepreneur, there have been many misconceptions of what its like running a startup. Serial entrepreneur Scott Gerber sets out to give us sobering thoughts.
· Editorial Staff
Orbitkey: You Won’t Believe How Much Money They Made Off a Keychain
Sometimes it really is the simplest ideas that are best. Founded by Australian entrepreneurs Rex Kuo and Charles Ng, Orbitkey is a startup that set out to solve a common and obvious problem- annoying jingling keys. The Orbitkey is a keychain that uses a simple design to quietly…
· Benny Luo
Mahbod Moghadam: Why Rap Genius is Going to IPO One Day
There are many different types of entrepreneurs- there are tech entrepreneurs, online entrepreneurs, and then there are rockstar entrepreneurs like Rap Genius co-founder Mahbod Moghadam. You’ve probably come across Rap Genius at some point, whether you are looking up lyrics to…
· Editorial Staff
New Study: Attractive Males Have it Way Easier When Raising Startup Funding
According to a new study, businesses started by women receive less venture capital money than their male counterparts. Fiona Murray, who researches business innovation at MIT recently told NPR: “Women-led businesses probably only receive between 5 and 10 percent of all the…
· Waylae Gregoire
7 Advantages to Being an Introverted Entrepreneur
Most people think that being an introvert is a disadvantage in business. They tend to stay away from crowds, they might shy away from conversation, and it’s not in their nature to readily project themselves or their ideas in most settings. In some ways it makes sense- it takes a…
· Editorial Staff
SCOTTEVEST Founder: Why ‘Shark Tank’ is Not a Good Way to Raise Money
“Shark Tank” is a show many aspiring entrepreneurs dream of being on to raise funding for their business idea. According to Business Insider, a slot on the show could be worth “as much as $4 million to $5 million in free marketing exposure.” Scott Jordan was one of those…
· Asoka Karandawala
4 Crucial Negotiating Tips You Must Know in Business
Every entrepreneur and business manager has to learn the skill of negotiating at an early stage. Not everyone is an expert from the start and it takes time and a few hard lessons to get there.
· Ryan Holiday
9 Tips to Marketing a Boring Business
Featured Image via Wikimedia. The problem with a lot of marketing advice is that the examples they use are not exactly typical. It’s hard for businesses, particularly smaller businesses, to relate to the bold innovations of companies like Apple or Tesla. Not everyone is an…
· Editorial Staff
Meet the Man Behind the App That Helps You Get Threesomes
Recently, an app called 3nder has been making its rounds in the press. Basically, this app is essentially the “Tinder” for threesomes. According to their website: “A service that works for singles and couples. It’s the easiest way to satisfy your human needs and spend some fun…
· Editorial Staff
10 Cool Facts About WhatsApp Founder Jan Koum
Yesterday, Facebook announced in a press release that they intend to acquire mobile messaging company WhatsApp for approximately $19 Billion, $4 Billion of which will be in straight cash and the rest in Facebook shares.
· Aamir Patel
How I Raised $298,251 on Kickstarter
For an entrepreneur, there isn’t a worse feeling than having an unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign or watching someone with your same idea raise a boatload of money. There are several key points to consider so that you give yourself the greatest chance to succeed. I’ve played…
· Waylae Gregoire
She Got Her Start as a Hooters Waitress. Now She Runs a Billion Dollar Company
One of the things our generation would really love to change in society is to see more female leaders in business. It’s on the rise, there’s no doubt about that, but we still feel there aren’t enough female role models for women to learn and take notes from on how to find…
· Sebastian Dillon
11 Things Young Entrepreneurs Need To Stop Doing
Our generation is responsible for a lot of annoying trends like taking pics of every meal we eat to taking Vine videos while trying to drive. But for all you young people seeking success, there are a few trends that just need to be killed unless you want the world to think our…
· Benny Luo
You Can Now Fly Your Paper Planes With Your Smartphone Thanks to This Startup
Yes, you read that headline right. After years of only being able to fly your paper planes by throwing them, this company has found a way to do it through some add-ons and a smartphone app. PowerUp Toys is the company that created this awesome invention. A couple months ago,…
· Waylae Gregoire
Momentage: This is the New Way to Take a Selfie
The selfie is the window of our generation, a means by which we save memories both precious and useless. But how much is really in a selfie? When you see the app Momentage, the old selfie might seem a bit boring to you.