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By: Sarah Salbu Young | July 19, 2017
Sarah Salbu connected with Komand founder and CEO, Jen Andre to learn about the company's platform and how it helps cybersecurity companies monitor their work. Andre also shares her experience in cybersecurity and her path as an entrepreneur. 
By: Christina Luconi | July 13, 2017
Sometimes, applying the simple life lessons family members teach you can be the best technique for getting head in the workplace; lessons like "do your job" and "branch out." Christina Luconi writes about these, and others, and how they can go a long way for someone's career.
By: Gabriela McManus | July 11, 2017
If someone wants to move up in their respective organization, it’s up to them to get the help they need to achieve their career goals. Intelligent.ly's Gabriela McManus lists what employees should, and shouldn't, do to get ahead in their careers.
By: Nina Stepanov | July 10, 2017
Jack Klinck is the Managing Partner at Hyperplane Venture Capital. Read his Investor Profile to learn more about his history with the firm and which tech sectors he finds the most interesting in Boston.
By: John Arsneault | July 6, 2017
The cloud’s impact on technology and business is already profound and the tech world is still in the early stages of adoption. John Arsenault writes about how the current state of cloud technology is affecting entrerprise IT, and the tech sector, and how it can change things for the future.
By: Christina Luconi | July 6, 2017
​We all fight battles at work, though most not nearly dramatic as a bear fight. That said, that’s not the true measure of courage. Christina Luconi lists several traits of what she believes is a courageous leader in the workplace and how someone can become that leader.
By: Christina Luconi | June 29, 2017
The concepts of diversity and inclusion are not buzzwords like “pivot” and “disrupt," they are critical components to building a healthy organization. Christina Luconi describes how a company can round out their employee ranks with diversity and inclusion.
By: Nina Stepanov | June 26, 2017
Womentum is a crowdfunding platform for women entrepreneurs in developing countries. Nina Stepanov interviewed two of company's co-founders, Prabha Dublish and Derek Tu, about how they have achieved success overseas.
By: Christina Luconi | June 22, 2017
Hiring managers tasked with adding members to a company's team will have to take note of a potential hire's various qualities. Christina Luconi lists a few of them, but highlights how managers should have realistic expectations. In short, don't look for a "unicorn."
By: Nina Stepanov | June 19, 2017
Russ Wilcox is the latest addition to the Pillar team. Read our Investor Profile to learn more about his background and what he's targeting for his investments.
By: Peter Karlson | June 19, 2017
Today’s technology investors look for information from every angle before determining whether or not to invest in an organization. NeuEon's Peter Karlson writes about how investors can find, and minimize, risks when looking for what tech companies to invest in.
By: Christina Luconi | June 15, 2017
Graduation season is upon us, and a plethora of newly minted graduates are ready to hit the ground running. However, sometimes the job search may not go as planned, its not a sign of things coming to an end. Christina Luconi offers recent graduates some sound advice when entering the workforce.
By: Christine Fiske | June 14, 2017
When you’re running a startup, managing the finances are important, but it shouldn’t be your first priority. Christine Fiske recently interviewed Dave Chapman, Founder and CEO of Starter-Fluid, and lists ten vital tips for managing finances for a startup.
By: Zach Winn | June 12, 2017
Como Audio released its first two products, multi-room “smart speakers” Solo and Duetto. In a new Kickstarter campaign, the company is raising money for its latest products, Amico and Musica. Zach Winn interviewed Tom DeVesto, Como's founder, about his history with manufacturing audio speakers including how he founded Cambridge Soundworks.
By: Christina Luconi | June 8, 2017
People have an idea of what it means to be a bada$$. For Christina Luconi, it’s not about attempting to be cool or tough; it’s about going out into the world and tackling it to the best of your abilities. In her post this week, she details how one can fit that mold.
By: Gabriela McManus | June 7, 2017
It's always a good idea to seek out a mentor, but how does one go about that? Intelligent.ly's Gabriela McManus lists and describes five rules for those looking to seek out the mentor they believe is right for them.
By: Colin W. Barry | June 6, 2017
OffGridBox creates compact, modular devices created for producing fresh and drinkable water, as well as the ability to generate power from solar panels. VentureFizz interviewed co-founder and CEO, Emiliano Cecchini about the company's success overseas in countries such as Rwanda, as well as his time spent at Techstars.  
By: Keith Cline | May 30, 2017
ATG (Art Technology Group) was one of Boston's anchor tech companies before its acquisition by Oracle in 2011 for $1B. Here's a list of notable alumni in the Boston tech scene.
By: Christina Luconi | May 25, 2017
Have you ever considered what impression you make? Christina Luconi writes about how important a first impression can be for a new employee and how one make the best possible first impression.
By: | May 23, 2017
There is a deep connection between art and technology. Jeff Williams details three major innovators in tech, as well as their creative sides, and even gives suggestions ways to improve the creativity in employees working in the tech world.
By: Keith Cline | May 22, 2017
Even in today's digital world, paper business cards are still exchanged at meetings and events. I've collected a lot of them through the years. Here's a look back at some of them from the dot-com era.
By: Keith Cline | May 18, 2017
Last night, the Boston innovation economy gathered to celebrate and recognize the many accomplishments across the Tech and Life Sciences industries at the 2017 NEVYs.  Here's the winner and pictures.
By: Christina Luconi | May 18, 2017
Whether you are an HR leader or in playing any other role in an organization, read on and ask yourself if you are putting yourself in the position where leaders are actively soliciting your counsel. Christina Luconi asks six questions for those who are interested in taking a major position of influence and impact.
By: Keith Cline | May 15, 2017
In collaboration with the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA), VentureFizz is interviewing nominees for the 5th Annual NEVYs. Today, we interview Dyn co-founder and Angel of the Year nominee, Jeremy Hitchcock.
By: Tasha Schlake Festel | May 15, 2017
Resumes with great spelling and punctuation are welcome, but sometimes recruiters don't have the time to appreciate that kind of work. Your resume needs something to grab the recruiter's attention. Tasha Schlake Festel offers her own insight on how important a resume is for a first impression.
By: Christina Luconi | May 11, 2017
Hearing about a startup's value propositions of their business is a common trend. However, what about a person's individual value? What can it bring to potential employers? Christina Luconi writes about the importance of one's value to a company and how one can showcase these features.
By: Gabriela McManus | May 10, 2017
It’s easy to become overwhelmed trying to plan for every potential management scenario and master every conceivable conversation. Intelligent.ly's Gabriela McManus details three different kind of conversations those new to management may want to consider.
By: Nina Stepanov | May 8, 2017
In collaboration with the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA), VentureFizz is interviewing nominees for the 5th Annual NEVYs. Today, we interview Angel of the Year nominee, Jean Hammond of LearnLaunch.
By: Necco Ceresani | May 8, 2017
Elizabeth Lawler went from fighting disease to fighting on the cybersecurity front when she became the Co-Founder and CEO of Conjur, a now 4-year-old Waltham-based data security company. Necco Ceresani shares Lawler's story, which includes how she started in cybersecurity and how she leads a company.
By: Christina Luconi | May 4, 2017
What do your people really care about once you’ve taken care of their basic needs?  Read on for things you might want to be considering to attract – and retain – your top talent.

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