triangle tech talk

Push all the political rhetoric to the side and what remains is a major business issue for entrepreneurs.
North Carolina is center stage today, not because we are an emerging economic powerhouse, but because the state legislature passed a law that prevents local governments from adding anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people or establishing a minimum...

This week will mark the 12th Big Top Reverse Jobs Fair to be held in downtown Durham from 4:30pm to 7:30pm.
Why should you attend?
Is there one other free event in the Triangle that brings together 500+of your peers, plus 10-15 local companies who are showcasing their hiring needs, plus free food and drink, plus a circus atmosphere that brings a smile to everyone? The answer is...

For some of you, the startup journey begins with you imaging your brand. Logos, colors, taglines and business cards are quick to be developed. I won’t stand in your way of these actions (though I think they are a waste of time at this juncture).
In essence what you are trying to accomplish is identifying your point-of-view in a simple and concise manner so that others can grab a hold of that POV. Deeper than colors and logos is a message about what your company is about....

Being a startup CEO requires lots of skills – many of which are new to you. As you add and subtract these skills (some fit you well, some not so much), I keep thinking if there is one massively common trait or skill that every CEO shares.
An insightful meeting down in Wilmington with a promising healthcare company opened the door for me. This story is about a reluctant CEO who found herself as the CEO almost by accident....