Why Shared Tech Offices Are Here to Stay

By Tian DuBelko If you’re the CEO of a tech company, would you rather run your business out of dull, corporate cubicles or an energetic, shared office space? For more and more leaders, shared offices have become the answer. Known by a variety of names such as a coworking office, a shared workspace, or a tech campus, the […]

What every successful startup has in common, according to LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman

By Tian DuBelko LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman says that speed is the trait that all successful startups share. Hoff, who became Microsoft’s newest board member in March, joined tech entrepreneur and Angel Investor Sarah Imbach for a tech-focused conversation at the Tech Alliance annual State of Technology lunch in Seattle. At the discussion, Hoffman talked about […]

How to Avoid the Biggest Tech Time Wasters

By Tian DuBelko Technologies like smartphones, email, and instant messaging have made it easier than ever to work remotely from anywhere at any time. But for all the benefits of technology, it also comes with some distractions that often hamper our productivity. A status update on Facebook or a quick peek at Twitter can snowball […]

Tuesday Tips for Tech Entrepreneurs

By Tian DuBelko Today, more and more people are leaving behind their 9-5 desk jobs to pursue their own businesses. It’s not hard to see why considering it’s easier than ever for self-starters to start their own businesses and get the necessary resources they need to succeed. While there is no magic formula for success, here […]

Jeff Bezos talks business principles, AI and machine learning, plus space

By Tian DuBelko Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos stopped by the annual Internet Association gala last week and spoke about a wide range of topics, including Amazon’s business principles, artificial intelligence, as well as the company’s machine learning strategy. Bezos even briefly professed his love for space and the goals of his Blue Origin space company during his […]

Highlights from Apple CEO Tim Cook’s exclusive interview

By Tian DuBelko Tim Cook announced Apple’s intention to create more U.S. manufacturing jobs. (Source: Mad Money On CNBC) Apple CEO Tim Cook recently sat down with CNBC’s Jim Cramer of “Mad Money” and discussed Apple’s new focus to create U.S.-based manufacturing jobs. He also dished some juicy business knowledge for innovators and leaders. Join us as […]

Quick business tips from Convoy’s Ziad Ismail

By Tian DuBelko Seattle’s Convoy was the lucky business that received advice from some of the community’s brightest innovators and special guest Richard Branson. Convoy’s Chief Product Officer Ziad Ismail spoke with Virgin billionaire Richard Branson and an esteemed panel of Seattle entrepreneurs about his business, at the ‘three minutes to landing’ segment of the 2017 […]

Shared Tech Workspaces: What Can You Expect?

By Tian DuBelko That’s right, companies such as Uber, Instagram, and Timehop all began their journeys in the comforts of a shared office space, optimized just for them. And whether you’re an established business or just starting out, optimizing your office space is the first step to in your journey to success. Finding a coworking […]

Did you know? Tech companies are the highest-paying internships in the U.S. in 2017

By Tian DuBelko On Tuesday, recruiting and job site Glassdoor released its list of the 25 highest-paying internships in the United States for 2017, and tech companies dominated the list. Seattle Tech Dominance 17 of the 25 spots were tech companies, and many of them are based in Seattle or have satellite offices located in the Puget Sound […]

The Main Challenges Faced by Startups

The time is ripe to start your business. There are several stories of successful entrepreneurs taking the headlines today. With so many innovations in technology, there are countless opportunities and the resources that are available to startups are now more than ever before. However, most of us already know that all startups do not meet […]