Microsoft and the Gender Pay Gap
By Randi Zuckerberg At the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing on Thursday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella put his foot in his mouth when asked about the gender pay gap in Silicon Valley. Asked about how women should approach asking for a raise, he replied that women need to “have faith that the system will actually [Read More]
The Blurred Lines of Work Dynamics in the Age of Connectivity
Originally posted on Paypal Community on October 2. Can you even remember a time when we had separation between our personal and professional lives online? Before the days of weekend and late night emails from your boss, before your eager new coworker friended you within five minutes on the job, or before someone you met [Read More]
Radio Show Recap: Healthcare & Technology
With technology changing all the many facets of life, it was only a matter of time before healthcare became another conquest of the digital world. Never before have we been so connected to medical information and medical providers as we are today. Now, instead of relying on self-medication or grandma’s passed down remedies, a throbbing [Read More]
Meet Jibo, the First “Family” Robot
Meet Jibo ($599), an 11-inch-tall “family robot” that's able to see, hear, speak, learn, and help with a variety of tasks around your house. Think of Jibo (currently available for preorder and set to ship in April 2016) as Siri with more physical capabilities. Jibo can sing and dance. He can greet you and remind you to call mom. [Read More]
Ello There!
Were you an early adapter on Twitter back in 2007? Do you have your first name as your Gmail account? Were you on Facebook with a .edu address? If you answered yes to any of these, you’re probably already signed up and posting away on Ello, the new, slightly mysterious social media platform that launched [Read More]
Radio Show Recap: How to Get Your Startup Funded (The Investors Tell All)
Finding your passion and turning it into a lucrative business is no simple feat. The amount of competition is high and the rate of success low, which is why oftentimes investors are needed to get things off the ground. But how to do you go about getting an investor, how much do you ask for, [Read More]
Wearable Tech–It’s Not Just for Adults
Parents concerned about the whereabouts of their children (especially those who don't remember to check in) may soon have their fears alleviated by a new wearable GPS device designed specifically for kids. The Japanese-made Docotch 01 watch, to be released in the U.S. in March 2015, helps parents keep close tabs on their youngsters. The device has [Read More]
Build Your Own App with DWNLD
Ever think about building your own app? Introducing DWNLD. It’s like a Wordpress for phones that makes it affordable and easy for any content creator to convert their website or social stream into a personalized app. DWNLD has an an easy-to-use platform and foolproof templates (no coding required) for a monthly hosting fee ($15, cancel [Read More]