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By: Colin W. Barry | May 21, 2018
Coworking is becoming bigger and bigger in Boston. We've compiled a slideshow featuring over 20 coworking spaces in the Boston tech scene that have their unique features.
By: Christina Luconi | May 17, 2018
Christina Luconi details what she thinks "empowerment" means and what's important is what someone chooses to do with it.
Career Path
By: Keith Cline | May 15, 2018
What does the career path and day in the life look like for a sales manager at SmartBear? We interviewed Thomas Salah to find out!
The VentureFizz Podcast
By: Keith Cline | May 14, 2018
On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Sue Graham Johnston, the President of 128 Technology in Burlington.
By: Colin W. Barry | May 14, 2018
Allaire was a leading web development and software company that was acquired by Macromedia in 2001. The company has left a lasting impression on the Boston tech scene, as many of its alumni are in leadership positions.
By: Christina Luconi | May 10, 2018
Toxic behavior can bring down any relationship, but when it's in the workplace, it can be much, much worse. Christina Luconi writes, and describes, five dead giveaways how negative behavior can affect an employee base and how you can fix it.
The VentureFizz Podcast
By: Keith Cline | May 7, 2018
On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Ellie Mirman, CMO of Crayon.
Engineering Spotlight
By: Alexander Culafi | May 7, 2018
Since its founding in 2012, DraftKings has become a household name as the leader in daily fantasy sports. We sat down with CTO Travis Dunn to learn more about their engineering team, as well as the unique challenges that come with working at a huge sports-tech company like DraftKings.
The VentureFizz Podcast
By: Keith Cline | April 30, 2018
On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Andy Palmer, CEO & Co-Founder of Tamr.
By: Alexander Culafi | April 30, 2018
Recorded Future is a cybersecurity company that’s using the power of cyber analytics and data visualization to detect potential threats and stay ahead of them before they have the chance to become real ones. We talked to Co-Founder and CEO Christopher Ahlberg to learn more about where the company came from, as well as why they made the move from government intelligence to cybersecurity.
By: Christina Luconi | April 26, 2018
Pumping up your own resume with falsehoods in order to get that job may sound like a good idea...but it certainly isn't. Throughout her career, Christina Luconi has come across a few "fake" resumes and writes about how you, a potential hire, can avoid doing it.
The VentureFizz Podcast
By: Keith Cline | April 23, 2018
On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Mike McKee, CEO of ObserveIT.
By: Colin W. Barry | April 23, 2018
In January, we published a four-part series detailing the ins-and-outs of the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. In honor of Boston Blockchain Week, we have compiled all four parts into one feature.
By: Christina Luconi | April 19, 2018
While she is not a fan of the word "badass," Christina Luconi writes about a different way to interpret the word and how one can utilize it to not only improve their lives but also their careers as well.
The VentureFizz Podcast
By: Keith Cline | April 16, 2018
On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Howard Kogan, CEO of WordStream.
By: Christina Luconi | April 12, 2018
Spring typically marks rebirth and renewal, and it might inspire others to maybe look elsewhere for a job or career change. Christina Luconi writes about how sometimes looking to see if the "grass is greener" at another company may want you to reconsider your decision in changing spots.
The VentureFizz Podcast
By: Keith Cline | April 9, 2018
On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Jody Rose, President of the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA).
By: Alexander Culafi | April 9, 2018
VentureFizz Staff Writers Alex Culafi and Colin Barry teamed up for a deep dive into Boston's video game development scene. They spoke to developers and industry leaders to discover the story of where the scene is at right now.
By: Colin W. Barry | April 9, 2018
Akamai is one of the Boston tech scene's pillar companies. Various alumni from the company have gone on to start their own companies and hold executive leadership roles in the tech sector. Here's a slideshow of notable alumni.
By: Christina Luconi | April 5, 2018
Throughout her career, Christina Luconi has primarily worked for startups and hypergrowth companies and has managed to maintain a positive home life for her family. In her newest post, Luconi shares her own story and how parents working in startups can improve their lifestyle.
The VentureFizz Podcast
By: Keith Cline | April 2, 2018
On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Charles Teague, Founder & CEO of Lose It!
By: Christina Luconi | March 29, 2018
Having a group of friends in both your professional and personal life is more important that you'd think. In her latest post, Christina Luconi writes about how having a "tribe" of your own at the office is more beneficial than you'd think.
Lead(H)er
By: Brianne Shelley | March 28, 2018
Eliza Becton became an entrepreneur with a mission to help improve the environment. Becton shares her story with Brianne Shelley on how she came up with the idea for Bevi and the company's recent growth since Techstars Boston.
The VentureFizz Podcast
By: Keith Cline | March 26, 2018
On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Ellen Rubin, Co-Founder & CEO of ClearSky Data.
By: Christina Luconi | March 22, 2018
Everyone will procrastinate a project, task, or something else altogether but there are ways to break the cycle of it. Christina Luconi writes about six different ways to help those who keep telling themselves, "I'll do it tomorrow."
The VentureFizz Podcast
By: Keith Cline | March 12, 2018
On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Julie Yoo, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Kyruus.
By: Christina Luconi | March 8, 2018
Inclusion and diversity are two aspects of culture that companies are always looking to improve. Christina Luconi writes and details five ways how companies can enhance their inclusion and diversity efforts.
The VentureFizz Podcast
By: Keith Cline | March 5, 2018
In this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Brian Manning, VP & Head of Growth at PatientPing
By: Colin W. Barry | March 5, 2018
Constant Contact is one of the Boston tech scene's pillar companies. Various alumni from the company have gone on to start their own companies and hold executive leadership roles in the tech sector. Here's a slideshow of notable alumni.
Career Path
By: Keith Cline | February 27, 2018
What does the career path and day in the life look for the Channel Operations and Strategy Lead at Formlabs? We interviewed Okan Okutgen to find out.

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