While working in an orphanage in Africa, Kenton Lee, executive director of Because International, said he noticed a little girl in a white dress wearing shoes that were several sizes too small. When he inquired more, Lee learned that the… Continue Reading
Although women are more likely to be the start new tech startups, they are often forgotten in capital formation and other entrepreneur circles. Incubator, Platforms and Accelerators like Women 2.0 and Power to Fly are here to change that. Check… Continue Reading
GUEST POST Last year, a major milestone was reached in the ebook industry: self-published authors began taking home the bulk of all author earnings generated on Amazon.com, eclipsing those represented by major traditional publishers. It’s never been a better time… Continue Reading
The “OpenTable of group exercise classes” came to my city, Washington, DC, about a year ago but I only learned about it a week ago while watching a segment on my favorite local morning news show. Class Pass is a… Continue Reading
The military technology that allow soldiers to listen to messages transmitted inside their helmets is coming to mainstream. Makers of the Buhel SG05 have prototyped a pair of $160 sunglasses that transmit sounds of music or a voice of a… Continue Reading
The Washington DC area is the next region to get the new Target Express stores, Bizjournal reports. And just in time! You know there have been moments you wanted to grab a quick grocery item that would likely cost less… Continue Reading
Since the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. got most of the top tech companies to reveal their employment diversity numbers this summer, he has set his sights on the next steps: getting tech companies to agree on measurable initiatives and programs… Continue Reading
Tis the season for returning gifts! According to a 2012 Wall Street Journal article, 10 to 15 % of holiday sales are returned or exchanged. Money Talks News founder Stacy Johnson researched retail several retail sales stores and reports and ascertained which 10 provides the best… Continue Reading
Considering all the chatter these past few years about getting more women into tech and about supporting and funding more female-founded start ups, you’d think there would be more accelerators, incubators and angel investment funds dedicated to the cause. Sadly, there… Continue Reading