What is Empire Avenue and the Concept of Virtual Currency?

I joined Empire Avenue (EA) in April 2011 and have really enjoyed and benefited from my participation. Most importantly I have made meaningful relationships with die hard social media users in over 100 different cities all around the world and I look forward in the near future to going and partying with many of those… Continue reading What is Empire Avenue and the Concept of Virtual Currency?

Read a Book in the ‘Blink’ of an Eye on Your Mobile Device

Is there a list of books you’d like to read if only you had the time? Blinkist, a new educational service for mobile devices, is looking to make sure you have the time to read whatever you like. Designed to fill the random bursts of downtime we experience every day (like during your commute or… Continue reading Read a Book in the ‘Blink’ of an Eye on Your Mobile Device

How to Make the Most of an 11,000-Person Meeting: Lessons Learned from the Dublin Web Summit

A few days ago I got back from the Summit, which turned out to be the biggest tech conference in Europe in 2013 with some 11,000 attendees (I didn’t even know 11,000 tech entrepreneurs existed, but let yourself be surprised). Sitting on the plane back to Berlin I asked myself, was it worth it? I… Continue reading How to Make the Most of an 11,000-Person Meeting: Lessons Learned from the Dublin Web Summit

Get Your Idea Funded: Branding Expert Nicole Delger Dishes about Running a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

Taking an idea for a business or creative project from brainstorming to reality can be daunting, especially when money is an obstacle. Bank loans can be extremely difficult for small business owners to obtain, and even when loans are accessible the terms can be debilitating. Sure, a limited number of artists and entrepreneurs are able… Continue reading Get Your Idea Funded: Branding Expert Nicole Delger Dishes about Running a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

Kickstarter on the Rise: Over 50,000 Projects Funded to Date by over 5 Million Backers

As more and more people catch the entrepreneurial bug, creatives are increasingly turning to crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter to fund artistic projects, new business ventures and more. Yesterday Kickstarter announced that it passed two milestones: over 50,000 projects successfully funded by over five million backers from around the world. What’s more, Kickstarter reports that over… Continue reading Kickstarter on the Rise: Over 50,000 Projects Funded to Date by over 5 Million Backers

Why Saving Daylight Time Is Useless [COMIC]

Are you a programmer, tech entrepreneur or worse both? Timing on your projects can be critical, so keep in mind that daylight saving time comes to an end on Sunday. This means you are rolling your clocks back and giving yourself an extra hour of light (or sleep if you need it). Come to think… Continue reading Why Saving Daylight Time Is Useless [COMIC]

5 Most Innovative Travel Startups of 2013

The travel industry is one of the most challenging industries in which to start a company. From the highly competitive market for users to the difficulty of finding investment. To start up a successful company in the travel industry, you must not only build a pleasing product that solves an actual problem faced by many… Continue reading 5 Most Innovative Travel Startups of 2013

Designers, Developers and Entrepreneurs: Get Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Tools for as Little as $35

Designers, developers and entrepreneurs: are you ready? StackSocial has launched a new sale today featuring over $3,000 worth of Mac software and Pro subscription memberships for as little as $35. Through this deal, you’ll be able to download xScope, a powerful tool for designers and developers that makes measuring, inspecting, and comparing on-screen elements quick… Continue reading Designers, Developers and Entrepreneurs: Get Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Tools for as Little as $35