VentureFizz Stories

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.

On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Andy Palmer, CEO & Co-Founder of Tamr.

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.

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.

On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Mike McKee, CEO of ObserveIT.

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.

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.

On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Howard Kogan, CEO of WordStream.

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.

On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Jody Rose, President of the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA).

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.

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.

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.

On this episode of The VentureFizz Podcast, Keith Cline interviews Charles Teague, Founder & CEO of Lose It!

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.