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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…
· Editorial Staff
This Chinese Suitcase-Scooter Invention Needs to be a Thing Like NOW!
An unidentified inventor from Hunan Province, China may have just revolutionized the way people get to work and while it looks ridiculous, it might be exactly what China needs right now. We are calling it “the scootcase” because it looks like he literally mounted a suitcase to…
· Editorial Staff
5 Reasons Why Everyone is Suddenly Putting Butter In Their Coffee
(Last Updated April 8, 2016) –There’s a new trend going around that may forever change the way you drink coffee. Instead of the usual cream and sugar, many people are now adding butter to their coffee and it’s just about the greatest thing ever. To most people, putting butter in…
· Benny Luo
Craig Clemens: How I Went From a Broke Salesman to a “Lucky Bastard” Entrepreneur
Every entrepreneur has been there- rock bottom. With no money and nowhere to go, the only way up is to build yourself to success. Is it hard? Harder than anything you’ve ever done before I’ll bet. Is it doable? Absolutely.
· Editorial Staff
How to Value Your Startup When You Have No Idea What It’s Worth
When it comes to raising money for your startup, the two biggest questions on every entrepreneur’s mind is “how much is my company worth?” and “how much equity am I ready to give to investors?” If you are a real boss, you’ll know exactly how much your company is worth without…
· Sarah Lesnar
This Startup Invented a Spray That Fights Cancer Using the Best Compound From Cannabis
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about how beneficial marijuana is to our health. Like a true entrepreneur, Trevor Fisher turned that idea into a business. His company, Gevitta, took the valuable compound CBD, which is found in both marijuana and hemp, and turned it into five…
· Albert Chang
How to Never Worry About Saving Money Ever Again
Saving money is boring. It’s unsexy, uncool and the alternative is way more fun. It also provides zero instant gratification, which is probably why our generation is so shitty at it. The thing with saving money though, is that it’s kind of like losing weight. You can’t just go…
· Waylae Gregoire
This Teen Made Tens of Thousands of Dollars Off His First App Just By Googling It
We swear, with how fast the tech world moves, it seems entrepreneurs are getting younger… every month. When Michael Sayman was 12-years-old, he taught himself to code through tutorials he found on Google. At age 13, he created his first app, priced at one dollar, which made him…
· Editorial Staff
You’ll Never Think of Doritos the Same Again After Learning How They Were Invented
Have you ever heard the story of “where” Doritos were invented? It’s not a story you’ll forget and it’ll leave you thinking “Only in America.” Let’s go back to 1955 when Disneyland first opened. The founder of Frito-Lay got permission from Walt Disney to open up a Mexican, as…
· Liz Biscevic
5 Foods to Avoid on Sundays
We all know that expression you are what you eat, and lazy Sundays have a tendency to turn even the health conscious gym-rats into useless bloats. With a long workweek ahead, Sundays are important days for the body to reset and unwind. If you want to look and feel your best at…
· Benny Luo
This Entrepreneur is Trying to Crowdfund $600 Million to Buy the L.A. Clippers
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the biggest news in basketball right now is about L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s lifetime ban from the NBA and the forced sale of his team due to his racist remarks against black people earlier this week. Among the…
· Albert Chang
12 Ways To Get the Raise You Want Faster
What’s stopping you from asking your boss for a raise? Does this sound like something you would do? Like most people, your initial reaction might probably be to reject this idea. Maybe your company just laid people off… maybe you’re certain your boss won’t give it to you… maybe…
· Liz Biscevic
Morning or Evening: When’s the Best Time to Work Out?
Morning: Improves Productivity. Getting your heart rate up releases endorphins making you more awake and ready for the day. Working out can also increase clarity, meaning you’ll be able to tackle more of your daily tasks. Not to mention you’ll have a fresh, endorphin fueled glow…
· Waylae Gregoire
10 Quotes From Entrepreneurs That Make It Okay To Be a Little Crazy
So you are an aspiring entrepreneur with some big ideas that could easily change the world. I’m willing to bet your parents and friends have probably called you a dreamer, eccentric, or just plain crazy. Are they right? Probably, but that just means you are on the right track to…