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Why Bitcoin is Gaining Worldwide Popularity

The Startup Magazine

However, that has rapidly changed over the years due to several factors. Shortly after this event Bitcoin became more widely known through technology blogs like Slashdot and Reddit, but struggled to gain widespread public attention until 2011. Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that was introduced as open-source software in 2009.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain How Technology is Impacting Their Business Today

Hearpreneur

It’s becoming increasingly important for every business to have at least basic technology to run daily operations in the current day society. Despite the glowing positive side of it, technology also has negative implications on business, especially in this cyber-crime era. Photo Credit: Todd Ramiln. 4- Business runs efficiently.

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SXSW Startups: BehaviorMe

Austin Startup

The software is used as part of a therapy session where therapists can run multiple scenarios during a single appointment. Currently, the software is being deployed as a web portal and standalone VR headsets. Tell us a little about the benefits of using immersive technology. BehaviorMe is based in Gainesville, Florida.

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6 Tips For Managing Remote Employees

YoungUpstarts

Thanks to technology, it’s easier than ever to let your home double as your office. There are many positive reviews about satellite Internet and the reliability it offers for you remote employees. Give Employees Technical Support. Ideally, at-home workers should have access to tech support around the clock.

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The “Curse of Knowledge”: How Expertise Can Hurt Marketing

ConversionXL

The advanced technical knowledge of university professors in engineering and science, for example, makes it harder for them to teach first-year students effectively. Say you work at a SaaS company selling AI software. Non-technical readers may be overwhelmed instead of impressed, and they’ll probably click to exit.

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Don Estridge, IBM PC Father, Startup Role Model

Startup Professionals Musings

He and Bill Lowe somehow managed to convince then CEO Frank Cary to give them a dozen engineers, a small budget, and a few months, to set up a small skunk-works called Entry Level Systems in Boca Raton, Florida, to develop a low-cost personal computer (code name “ Acorn ”). Here are a few PC-related examples: CPU speed was 4.77

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Open Letter to a New Austinite

Austin Startup

I’m not talking about exploring a new city and feeling like you get to re-invent yourself simply by changing zip codes; everyone loves that. Moving is hard enough, but to do it during a pandemic has to be next-level headache inducing and a huge stress test so kudos to you. I have yet to meet a person who loves moving.

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