Since its inception, simple survey platform and VegasTechFund darling Wedgies continues to be the fastest way to create an online poll and embed it anywhere. It takes most users 30 seconds or less to get a two-question poll up and running. Today, they launch Wedgies Version SFW, the ability to add any image to your online poll, thus making wedgies everywhere safe for … [Read more...]

This is a Guest Post by Seth Waite of SmashMetrics. The holiday shopping season is the best time of the year for most retailer online and offline. It's a time of gift giving, personal wishlists and lots of promotions. National Retail Institute statistics put holiday sales at almost 15-30% of a retailers yearly revenue. If you're a retailer, holidays matter. This year though … [Read more...]

  TBAN shined this week at the Moon Nightclub for the TBAN TechNV Honors. They put on an awesome night with food, drinks, dancing, amazing videos! by Mike Cao, and of course awards. TBAN hasn't always necessarily been known for their hip, upbeat events...but they are making some pretty great strides in creating a more engaging and fun environment.   Under … [Read more...]

#VegasTech is at SXSW in a big, big way In case you haven't heard, South by Southwest is insane. Like, mind-blowing, body-blasting, mad chaos insane. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people descend upon Austin, TX to network, learn, gain visibility for their companies, be inspired, watch films, listen to live music, and generally party their faces off. Sleep, of … [Read more...]

  I'm certain I join the entire #VegasTech community and beyond in mourning the loss of Jody Sherman. It was just yesterday evening I learned of his passing. Although I only had the privilege of meeting him twice, we formed a great connection. It seems that's a trend with all people Jody met. He leaves behind a big hole that will never be filled. His larger than life … [Read more...]

Startup Weekend is right around the corner! It'll be held at inNEVation starting this Friday at 6pm and goes until Sunday at 5pm. If you'd like to Register, or just to find out more information, CLICK HERE. … [Read more...]

I know that to a lot of the #VegasTech community, Biz Dev (including Marketing) is a four letter word. But if your company is ever going to get major funding (or traction), you're going to have to suck it up and sell / market your product. Thus, having a solid foundation in Marketing is crucial to the success of your company. This week we had the Social Media Marketing Expo … [Read more...]

I recently sat down with one of the most beautiful members of #VegasTech, Sarah Evans. She is so good at what she does, that I asked her if she would give the #VegasTech community some tips and advice on PR, Marketing and Tech in general. She graciously agreed...   How did you get started in PR?  I jokingly say I've been bringing people together since the tea … [Read more...]

This is a guest post by Gian Brown. Gian (“John”) Brown has been lurking around VegasTech for about a year now.  With a background in corporate venture capital, transactional law and working with start-ups, he occasionally advises local companies.  Feel free to reach out to him at gianbrown@cox.net. Jelly Break-out Session Follow-up   If you missed the Jelly break-out … [Read more...]

Anyone who has been involved in the VegasTech scene for more than 10 minutes knows Mike Yoder. He's involved with everything from TBAN to SxVegas. Recently I sat down with him to chat about ALICE, his amazing automated receptionist company.   VT: What was the inspiration for Alice? What's the backstory? How did you get involved with this concept? MY: ALICE, … [Read more...]