This ad will close in
SXSW On the Scene - 2013
Video: Shaquille O'Neal on What Inspires His Business DecisionsPlay Video
BY
At SXSW, the former pro-basketball star and self-described high-level geek explains what drives him to invest in startups and what's next.
March 15, 2013 in Profiles
5 Startup Naming Rules From SXSW

5 Startup Naming Rules From SXSW

BY
When naming a business, don't fall into the trap of making it so incomprehensible that your brand is lost. Consider these steps to find the best name for your business.
March 13, 2013 in Naming Your Business
3 Social Media Startups to Watch From SXSW 2013

3 Social Media Startups to Watch From SXSW 2013

BY
The 'next big thing' in social media might not have debuted this week, but SXSW 2013 was not without noteworthy startups.
March 12, 2013 in News and Trends
Shaquille O'Neal on Geeks, Partnering and Winning in Business

Shaquille O'Neal on Geeks, Partnering and Winning in Business

BY
The retired basketball star has advice for entrepreneurs.
March 11, 2013 in Profiles
The 3 Coolest Things I've Seen at SXSW Interactive 2013

The 3 Coolest Things I've Seen at SXSW Interactive 2013

BY
From motion-sensor computers to talking shoes, technology editor, Jason Fell's favorites from this year's festival.
March 11, 2013 in News and Trends
Don't Waste Another Networking Opportunity: 6 Tips for Following Up

Don't Waste Another Networking Opportunity: 6 Tips for Following Up

BY
With SXSW in full swing, effective networking strategies -- including ideas for following up -- should be top of mind.
March 11, 2013 in Networking
Indiegogo's Slava Rubin on the Myths of Entrepreneurship

Indiegogo's Slava Rubin on the Myths of Entrepreneurship

BY
The Indiegogo co-founder says anyone can be an entrepreneur and no project is too small. And, yes, it's entirely possible that one day your mom might understand what you're doing.
March 11, 2013 in Startup Basics
5 Quick Tips for Better Bootstrapping From SXSW

5 Quick Tips for Better Bootstrapping From SXSW

BY
The founders of popular image-hosting service imgur on what it takes to launch a tech startup without seeking outside investors.
March 10, 2013 in Financing
Inside the 'Insane' Life of Entrepreneur Elon Musk

Inside the 'Insane' Life of Entrepreneur Elon Musk

BY
At SXSW, the tech visionary provides a pulse check on the three companies he recently helped start.
March 9, 2013 in Innovation
Yammer's David Sacks Offers 3 Tips for Tech Entrepreneurs

Yammer's David Sacks Offers 3 Tips for Tech Entrepreneurs

BY
From raising capital fast to being innovative, startup advice from the SXSW Interactive festival.
March 9, 2013 in Startup Basics
MakerBot's Bre Pettis on the Next Industrial Revolution

MakerBot's Bre Pettis on the Next Industrial Revolution

BY
The 3-D printing visionary kicks off the 2013 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. His advice to entrepreneurs with a dream: "Believe that it's possible."
March 9, 2013 in Radicals & Visionaries
Is Corporate America a Startup?

Is Corporate America a Startup?

BY
People are hacking corporate culture. But are they entrepreneurs?
March 8, 2013 in Lifestyle
SXSW Hopefuls: 3 Young Startups on Their Strategies for Getting Discovered

SXSW Hopefuls: 3 Young Startups on Their Strategies for Getting Discovered

BY
Few startups would balk at the opportunity to make a big splash at SXSW Interactive. We check in with three startups that hope to do just that.
March 8, 2013 in Marketing Basics
From Mobile to Social Media to Disruptive Tech: A Preview of This Year's SXSW Interactive

From Mobile to Social Media to Disruptive Tech: A Preview of This Year's SXSW Interactive

BY
A look inside the tech world's go-to event for creatives and innovators.
March 7, 2013 in Mobile
The Top 10 Startup Events to Watch in 2013

The Top 10 Startup Events to Watch in 2013

BY
CES, the Webbys, Disrupt NYC, South by Southwest, Social Media Week, National Small Business Week, Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Clinton Global Initiative. . . A non-exhaustive list of the year's top 10 startup events for young treps.
January 6, 2013 in Starting a Business
Do You Really Need to Code?

Do You Really Need to Code?

BY
Online classes and night-school courses in programming are hot. But whether entrepreneurs need to be fluent in computer code is still open to debate.
March 28, 2012 in Technology
A Guide to Ambient Social Networking for Business Owners

A Guide to Ambient Social Networking for Business Owners

BY
A new wave of social networking tools for business is about to arrive. Here's what to keep in mind when deciding whether they are useful for your business.
March 27, 2012 in Apps & Software
Pinterest's Ben Silbermann to 'Treps: Make Something Beautiful

Pinterest's Ben Silbermann to 'Treps: Make Something Beautiful

BY
Though the popular site may appear to be an overnight success, Pinterest's co-founder describes the company's early trials and offers some advice to other entrepreneurs.
March 14, 2012 in Success Stories
Video: Inside the SXSW Startup CompetitionPlay Video

Inside the SXSW Startup Competition (Video)

BY
Entrepreneur's Colleen DeBaise reports on the SXSW Accelerator competition at the South By Southwest festival.
March 14, 2012 in Venture and Angel Investors
Pandora's Tim Westergren Wants to Make Musicians Respectable

Pandora's Tim Westergren Wants to Make Musicians Respectable

BY
Like many companies, Pandora doesn't just want to make a buck. The company also aims to turn being a musician into a middle-class job.
March 14, 2012 in Business Ideas
Video: Steve Blank and the Big Picture at SXSW 2012Play Video

Steve Blank and the Big Picture at SXSW 2012 (Video)

BY
Entrepreneurship professor Steve Blank describes the startup scene at the South By Southwest Interactive festival in Austin, Texas.
March 14, 2012 in Startup Basics
Photos: The Best T-shirts of SXSWi 2012

The Best T-shirts of SXSWi 2012

BY
If you're headed to South By Southwest, you better have a hip T-shirt. Here's a look at what attendees are sporting this year.
March 13, 2012 in Lifestyle
Chris Guillebeau and the $100 Startup

Chris Guillebeau and the $100 Startup

BY
A new book from the author of 'The Art of Nonconformity' asks: What if today was your last day of working for someone other than yourself? He spoke at SXSW.
March 13, 2012 in Startup Basics
Your Community as a Startup Ecosystem

Your Community as a Startup Ecosystem

BY
Here are the key factors for building an entrepreneurship community in your town.
March 13, 2012 in Startup Basics
Video: Startup America's Scott Case on the Trends of SXSW 2012Play Video

Startup America's Scott Case on the Trends of SXSW 2012 (Video)

BY
Serial entrepreneur and Startup America CEO Scott Case gives his take on the trends coming out of this year's South By Southwest Interactive festival in Austin, Texas.
March 12, 2012 in Technology

Most Popular