SXSWI

Who’s Going to SXSWI From New York?

New York City does not have the most developers, the hottest apps or a critical mass of public tech companies, but this city’s tech scene is bloody organized.

We Are NY Tech, supported by a cabal of local tech powerhouses including betaworks, General Assembly and TechStars, launched a website today for all things New York Read More

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Why the Business Card Will Never Die

Paper. We’re over it. The Observer never brings a business card anywhere. Mostly because we don’t have one (note to self: resend “Where is my business card?” email). Luckily, it’s easy to explain that away.

In the tech scene, at least, it’s better to connect on the spot via Twitter–and gain a follower!–or send an Read More

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The Whole World Will Soon Be One Big Game

Investors are becoming addicted to non-game startups that leverage game mechanics, VentureBeat writes:

The notion of engaging consumers using game thinking and game mechanics has transformed both startup pitches and later-stage company strategies. Investors have taken notice and are ramping up their funding in what they perceive as a major, multi-billion-dollar market opportunity.

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