I first learned of ATDynamics’ Trailer Tail after they won the 2006 Rice Business Plan Competition (as Advanced Transit Enterprises). I had not heard or seen anything about them until this afternoon when I was driving home, and I finally spotted one of the gizmos in the wild.
The top presentation at Start Houston‘s September Demo Day was eOilBoom, a new crowdfunding site for oil and gas. Their premise is simple: internet based crowdfunding for oil and gas investments in producing wells and in drilling new wells. The site allows accredited investors to put in as little as $5,000 in each project. This enables…
As great as Houston may be, for a city trying to cultivate a vibrant startup culture, it still lacks three key ingredients for innovation success. The capstone panel at the MBA Council of Houston’s Impact Investing Seminar discussed in-depth what we as Houstonians must build over the next 20 years if we want to become…
Enventure, Houston’s medical entrepreneurs, were at it again last night. They hosted a panel at Rice University’s Biosciences Research Collaborative which discussed how a researcher can best go about licensing her technology from her university’s or institution’s technology transfer office. The panel also considered how to build a successful business around such a technology. The crowd was…
Techstreet Houston just published my first article, Legal Resources, Oppa Houston Style. Check it out. Also, a big shout out to Daniel Cohen and Michele Price who are doing a great job getting the word out about Techstreet.
Office hours yesterday were a hit. David, the founder of LRNGO, stopped by.
9/18 [Meetup] Slicing Pie 9/19 [Meetup] HOU Unity Group 9/21-22 [Hackathon] Agile Geophysics 9/24 [Meetup] Google Devs 9/25 DEMO DAY 10/3 [Reception] 3D Camp (ticket needed) [DAILY] Starting Something Learn more/register/start something here.
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…