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TechMeetups Berlin Drinks & Demo Night!

TechMeetups is getting TechMeetups Berlin community up and running! We are hosting Drinks & Demo Night that will give us a chance to introduce to each other and share great ideas. Besides TechMeetups presentation and our guest presenters from Elance, we would like to have several startups who can demo their business and share their […]

Tech companies launch map-blurring service in Germany due to privacy concerns

Original post by Brittany Hillen via SLASH GEAR Back in May 2010, German authorities poked around the issue of what information Google collected via its Street View cars, eventually leading to the search engine giant’s admission that it pulled personal information from unsecured WiFi networks. Thus began what has been an ongoing series of privacy concerns in Germany regarding online map […]

Startup Advice: five tips on managing your finances

Original post by Philip Connolly via Business Post While many startup founders have great ideas and business plans, the financial side of running a business can prove to be a struggle. Failing to keep on top of the finances can lead to serious issues for a business down the line. We spoke to Johnny Harte, a mentor of […]

The 14 Most Interesting Startups To Emerge From DEMO

Original post by RIP EMPSON via TC DEMO Fall 2012 wrapped up in Santa Clara today, where 77 startups took the stage to show off their apps, services and products. The young companies were given six minutes to pitch their ideas and impress the audience, collectively competing for the $1 million advertising prize that went to the idea […]

Tech City: facts and figures

Original post by The Telegraph Tech City is in London and is often nicknamed Silicon Roundabout. Here are some facts about the technology hub many hope will one day rival Silicon Valley. • Tech City is located in and around Shoreditch and Hoxton, east London. Often referred to as Silicon Roundabout, due to the Old Street […]