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A new study released by the Global Accelerator Learning Initiative (GALI) — tells us that there’s another reason. Here’s what GALI found when they looked at 2,400 entrepreneurs in emerging markets: They have the same or higher levels of education as entrepreneurs in “high-income” countriesThey report higher revenues and more full-time employees as their high-income country peersThey have founded significantly more companies on averageThey invest similar amount of their own money in their companiesThey do just as well coming out of accelerator programs, even improving their ability to raise debt funding by 10 times as much as high-income country entrepreneurs...

While we know for a fact that Apple will be launching a new lineup of new iPhones and a new Apple Watch, might we see even more hardware at the event? Perhaps some fancy new MacBooks? We take a look at which of Apple’s MacBooks are most due an imminent update, and what we expect to hear from Apple at its event on 12 September next week. Can’t wait for next week?...

One of the main reasons a lot of users invest in VPNs is to avoid government tracking, so for Windscribe to allow its customers to fall victim to this goes directly against one of the main appeals of using such a service. While there is no record of which customers fell victim to Ukraine’s watchful eye, Windscribe has vowed to improve its service, and has taken full responsibility for the breach, mapping out numerous steps the business is taking to improve its product for the future....

But the false ransomware attacks are still tricky: They use a WordPress plugin to send the ransomware message, with an additional basic SQL command that might fool less savvy website owners into thinking their published content has vanished. Here’s how it works and what to look for. The Message The scam was spotted by website security company Sucuri, which said in a recent blog post that it was contacted by multiple website owners who feared they were victims of ransomware....

According to USA Today, Youtube Kids is set to launch Feb. 23, and it will include Google’s age-appropriate video library. Built by in-house engineers, the app will also have a timer function that lets parents control how long the app can be used for before a password is required to continue watching. According to the publication, which recently saw a demo of the app, the look and feel is simple....

In a recent announcement, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerburg announced that his company would be unveiling Facebook Surround 360 – an “open, high-quality 3D-360 video capture system” This is the first news of Facebook dabbling their hands into the virtual reality market, but it’s unsurprising, as 2016 is expected to be VR’s biggest growth year to date. Facebook Surround 360 is being marketed as a durable virtual reality gadget, including a camera hardware and accompanying stitching code....

Still, you might notice that no matter how much you try for your employees to gain technical skills, your projects are failing and you cannot transform your business into a digital organization as easily as you anticipated. Do you know what the problem is? Your employees lack so-called “soft skills”. When you focus on their development, the workers will understand what you’re trying to achieve with the technology advancements, and they will make sure to respond to your expectations....

Bill Gates said: “If I had one dollar left, I’d spend it on PR.” Nobody can deny the fact that he knows a lot about business and we can definitely learn a lot about the way in which he conducts his own business. Startups should never underestimate the importance of public relations and should have at least some sort of PR campaign in place so that it can help grow the company in the long run....

Work Close With Your Team In order to be an effective leader, you must work closely with your team. Listen to them when they talk, encourage individuality and innovation, and let each member of your team enjoy their individual and group successes. Above all, don’t ask a member of your team to do anything that you would not be willing to do yourself. Maintain Balance in Life and Work A successful leader needs to maintain a balanced public and private life....

The difference between successful startups and unsuccessful startups is that the latter isn’t able to leverage the potential of the various technologies they are using. Let’s take a look at 3 technologies that should be an integral part of your online marketing arsenal: A Mobile Ready Website An increasing number of digital users are using their mobile phones to consume digital media. This means, a large percentage of your target audience will access your website from their mobile phones....

Below are the 3 key video marketing tips to help you succeed. 1. Be Authentic One of the most common mistakes small business owners make is trying to mimic TV commercials and larger brands. The truth is, however, an iPhone video shot at your desk can bring you the same scale of impact and value. As Marcus Sheridan brilliantly puts it: “But in the world we live today, there is a place for amateur video of all levels....

Arianna Huffington was taunted for advocating naps and nap rooms, but she’s not too far off the mark. She was basing her comments on the scientific benefits of sleep, and breaks have many of those same benefits – for our productivity and happiness. “Somewhere along the way, in this place that we spend such a gigantic percentage of our time in, we’ve lost touch with the importance of well-being, of being happy,” says Jacques Habra, the CEO of SelfEcho and creator of UpJoy....

Strange that it happens so often, because there are areas in which we know people are interested. One such area is self-storage. It sounds boring, yet this market is estimated to be worth more than 22 billion dollars – and there are new companies every year that manage to tap into it using new, interesting ideas. Let’s take a look at some of the ways these self-storage startups are innovating the space....

We asking six entrepreneurs what you can do now to make scaling your startup easy later on. Check out their answers below and find out how to manage your company’s growth: – Abgeka Delmedico of Elev8 Consulting Group – Jules Taggart of Jules Taggart Marketing – Steven Buchwald of Buchwald & Associates Justin Moodley, avid entrepreneur

If you are one of those people who is ready to venture into the unknown, then this article for you. You’ll be treated to four factors that you must know and implement if you want to succeed as an entrepreneur. Break the Psychological Barrier A lot of people don’t have the mental capacity and personal motivation to start a business. Most people are content living lives where they don’t have to pick their own paths....

The key to driving loyal user acquisition, in-app engagement, and revenue is – of course – a great app. But that’s not enough by itself. Other essential ingredients are effective marketing and the ability to measure your results. How should you go about it? Use a variety of marketing channels Make the most of everything available. Social media and PR will help get the word out about your app, and the feedback you receive from users will help you make improvements, and ultimately increase your revenue....

In a recent diversity discussion between Brad Feld, CEO and cofounder of the Foundry Group, Jenny Fielding, managing director at Techstars IoT in NYC, Anielle Guedes, CEO and cofounder at Urban 3D, Jinger Zeng, cofounder at Drone Smith, and Jayant Ratti, cofounder at Vairdo, this panel discussed the specific actions startups can take on the issue. Here are some take aways founders can use to enhance diversity: Diversity Creates a Better Working Environment For Anielle, a Brazilian founder of Urban 3D, it’s important to have people from different backgrounds on her team....

With those numbers in mind, it’s no surprise that drones are among the fastest-growing tech shares on the market, neck-and-neck with wearable technology. Just like desktop computer use exploded in the 1980s, drone usage is expanding beyond anyone’s predictions, and in areas no one even thought of a few years ago. Agricultural Uses This is one of the fastest-growing uses of the camera drone. Industrial farmers are getting empowered by camera drones to take inventory their crops, make early identification of crop failure, and analyze irrigation effectiveness....

Bumper Jump The Windows Phone store is small enough for Microsoft employees to start writing apps targeting major app storefronts. As such, a former Microsoft employee is writing games for iOS now, and I think this one is really worth your time. In Bumper Jump your UFO friends forgot to beam you up, and now you have to bounce into space to catch up with them. Tap to create bumpers that bounce you as high as you can go on this journey through space....

The investor (male version, for illustrative purposes only) Who are they: Tech angels in the startup field. Let’s face it, they are the ones every startup founder wants to chat with, because they can potentially invest in their company. Founders also love to pick an investor’s brain about how they can get investment. Do remember that they get pitched ALL the time, so be creative with your approach and wow them with your product/pitch....