If you are not totally up to speed on what a prediction market is, and why it might matter to you in the future, this post explains it in a very understandable way. | learn more
From Pardot founder David Cummings, reminding us that exists are few and far between, so focus on building a great business: “Too many investors ask about an exit strategy, when, in reality, the world doesn’t work that way. Companies are […]
“When we try to control for founder skill and funds raised, the types of startups that first reach profitability do so in this order: E-commerce, Chrome extensions, Mobile apps, Enterprise SaaS, Small-to-medium business SaaS.” | learn more
“The marijuana industry is poised for growth in Illinois, and some entrepreneurs, like the hosts of these cannabis-infused dinners, are willing to skirt the law for early entry into the burgeoning field.” | learn more
“The history of McCormick Place includes massive fires, a secret underground tunnel, and, of course, millions of business travelers. Learn all this and more in this illuminating post about one of the most-visited sites in Chicago .” |learn more
I had always suspected there was a structural problem causing governments to stay behind the times on technology. This article shed a little light on it for me: modern software can’t be treated as CapEx, so the expenses must come […]
Data geeks, be sure to check this out! “Using the past couple of years of data from the American Time Use Survey, I simulated a working day for men and women to see how schedules differ. Below shows the results. […]
“Man angry his photo was used to prove all hipsters look alike — then learns it wasn’t him.” | learn more
It would be great if the aging process didn’t break down human bodies, but that’s not our world today. So, what will it take to mechanically assist elderly to prevent injuries from falls, etc? | learn more
It’s always nice to read about some homegrown success. Congrats to the Tiesta Tea founders for the exposure! | learn more