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My sister bought a new hybrid a few months ago, and she let me drive it when we went to visit my grandmother last June. In addition to the vehicle being deadly quiet, the feature that most caught my eye was the efficiency gauge that replaced the tachometer. Instead of letting me know how close…
The exact date of their arrival varies depending on who you ask. Google wants self-driving cars by 2017, but traditional car companies still think they are 5, 10, 20 or more years away. Regardless of when the first car hits the road, the transition from traditional to self-drivers will occur far faster than many believe.…
From international players to small business growth to incredible technological advancements, Houston is now one of the fastest-growing and most successful cities in the world. Any Houstonian who wants to make this the best city it can be should meet us at TechStreet. Daniel Cohen, Creative Director, Techstreet Houston My colleague Daniel Cohen, the founder…
Today, Brightwork CoResearch held an open house at their new facility. Unfortunately, it is not quite ready, but Jacob Schiach, founder and lead researcher, showed us around and explained his vision for the space.
Just finished my first office hours session at Platform. Not many showed up, but I would call it a success over all. Check the calendar or the LawHeroes Meetup Page to find out when the next one is.
“I don’t want any of my employees to go work for my competitors.” -Slightly Overzealous Entrepreneur Keeping employees from jumping ship to a lead competitor is a massive headache for many companies. The solution seems simple, a non-compete contract either signed separately or as part of the employment contract that simply restricts him or her…
“Can we pay you in equity?” -Anonymous Startup Founder It’s a common question I get from potential startups/founders when I attend events at Startup Houston, Houston Technology Center or Platform Houston. The answer, as usual, is it depends. For a new startup with lots of energy and minimal funds, trading equity for necessary financial and…
In my discussions with others, either with my peers or those older than I, I often hear the tired refrain that the American century is over. Soon, we will fall, dominated by the Chinese and the coming wave of the developing world. Our students are lazy, our economy is languishing, our infrastructure is deteriorating, and…
People often ask me if services such as Legal Zoom, Rocket Lawyer and NOLO are a good alternative to hiring a lawyer. If you are starting or running a business, pre-made legal documents can seem like the perfect way to achieve legal protection while also saving money. On the one hand, a penny saved is…