Most venture capitalists embrace the career after a stint as a banker, CEO, or tech executive. Then the average tenure as a VC spans over 15 years, during which they groom two…
RedSeal Continues as a Top-Class Digital Gatekeeper
by Anam Alpenia As our use of technology has evolved, so have the threats that can derail and even destroy a business or even a country. Remember December 2013 when credit card…
An Afghan Entrepreneur Aims for IT Success in Germany’s Growing Market
Three years ago Aemal Sayer was an accomplished IT entrepreneur in Kabul, looking for his next move. He had already founded several startups, each with varying degrees of success. But he wanted…
Clinton Versus Trump: PE at the Center of Controversy
In its latest issue, The Economist tackles private equity from all angles. A special dossier covers PE’s surge, as well as the upcoming challenges. It is worth the read not only because…
As California Votes to Legalize Weed, The Drug’s Tech Industry is Enjoying High Times
The US marijuana industry is lighting up. America now has 8.4 million regular cannabis users, up from half that in 2002. Thanks largely to legalizations in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Colorado, the…
The Election and Tech: Hillary Clinton
This is part of a three-part series of articles ahead of the 2016 US Presidential Election. Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic candidate for President of the United States, has had a fickle…
The Election and Tech: Donald Trump
This is part of a three-part series of articles ahead of the 2016 US Presidential Election. Our next feature will examine Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton’s views on tech, followed by an interview…
“Gaza’s Shark Tank” Graduates Another Group of Tech Hopefuls
Gaza Sky Geeks (GSG), the Gaza Strip’s first startup accelerator, has chosen its latest batch of entrepreneurs at an event many have dubbed the embattled region’s very own Shark Tank. Last month…
Cambodia’s Tech Scene Needs Private Money, But It’s On The Up
Southeast Asia has been racing towards tech in recent years, and several formidable ecosystems have appeared across the region. For Cambodia, one of its smaller nations with a population of just 15…
Belgium’s Startups Are Justifying Some Surprising Statistics
Europe’s tech scene is diversifying. No longer is it confined to a handful of cities and regions. And little Belgium is evidencing that more than most nations. The country, which is home…