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Dr. Jessica Grossman is thinking about joining the first VC fund focused on women’s health startups, she announced at Tech Cocktail Week Sessions in downtown Vegas in June. The fund, called EXXclaim Capital, will invest in companies focused on areas like pediatrics, health ... The post The First VC Fund Focused on Women’s Health Has Launched appeared first on TechCo.

The First VC Fund Focused on Women’s Health Has Launched

Dr. Jessica Grossman is thinking about joining the first VC fund focused on women’s health startups, she announced at Tech Cocktail Week Sessions in downtown Vegas in June. The fund, called EXXclaim Capital, will invest in companies focused on areas like pediatrics, health and wellness,...

This year, after stops in Chicago and NYC, GE will be bringing a fabrication lab to Lagos, Nigeria. GE Garages are pop-up maker spaces that welcome members of the local community to come and use their tools, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC... The post GE Is Launching a Fabrication Lab in Nigeria  appeared first on TechCo.

GE Is Launching a Fabrication Lab in Nigeria 

This year, after stops in Chicago and NYC, GE will be bringing a fabrication lab to Lagos, Nigeria. GE Garages are pop-up maker spaces that welcome members of the local community to come and use their tools, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC...

Venture capitalist Tim Draper, the founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, believes in world-changing ideas. Speaking at Tech Cocktail Week in downtown Vegas, Draper predicted some of the big breakthroughs in the next 15 years, like near-infinite energy and noninvasive surgery. The ... The post Tim Draper: “You’re on the World to Change It” [VIDEO] appeared first on TechCo.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper, the founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, believes in world-changing ideas. Speaking at Tech Cocktail Week in downtown Vegas, Draper predicted some of the big breakthroughs in the next 15 years, like near-infinite energy and noninvasive surgery. The ... The post Tim Draper: “You’re on the World to Change It” [VIDEO] appeared first on TechCo.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper, the founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, believes in world-changing ideas. Speaking at Tech Cocktail Week in downtown Vegas, Draper predicted some of the big breakthroughs in the next 15 years, like near-infinite energy and noninvasive surgery. The startups he wants...

If anyone is qualified to dole out advice on creating your dream job (note that I said “creating” rather than “finding” or “landing”) it is Lauren Thorp.  Lauren is the founder and CEO of Umba, a handmade goods discovery platform for women that also...

Caroline McCarthy, during her work with various companies like CNET, CBS, and Google, found herself traveling a lot. Whether it was heading to a commentator gig for Countdown with Keith Olbermann or spearheading Google’s presence at industry events, she enjoyed when her employers offered...

When I was in college, I had the fortunate opportunity to live within a “community of trust,” grounded by a deeply ingrained school honor system. People would literally leave their laptops at the library for hours knowing that they would still be there when...

When I was in college, I had the fortunate opportunity to live within a “community of trust,” grounded by a deeply ingrained school honor system. People would literally leave their laptops at the library for hours knowing that they would still be there when... The post Blake Hall: Being a Trustworthy Dude is Good Business appeared first on TechCo.

When I was in college, I had the fortunate opportunity to live within a “community of trust,” grounded by a deeply ingrained school honor system. People would literally leave their laptops at the library for hours knowing that they would still be there when... The post Blake Hall: Being a Trustworthy Dude is Good Business appeared first on TechCo.

Despite having very limited funds and facing seemingly impossible odds, Charlie Bucket took a risk. Not only did this lead to his eventually finding a golden ticket into Willy Wonka’s factory, but on the most rudimentary level, taking that initial risk gave him 1)...