Infographic – The Tech Startup Ecosystem – Are You The Predator or The Prey? infographics ecosystem infographic startup StartupsSource: Udemy Blog. MORE >>

The comment that "9 out of 10 startups fail" is Silicon Valley legend. Startups carry higher amounts of risk, but also higher potential rewards. Expertly chronicling many of the reasons startups perish over the last year has been Steve Duplessie of the Enterprise Strategy Group (better known as ESG). Fail Factors – Why Startups Die: Leading Into The Abyss Since starting my career in Silicon Valley in 1998, as I was wrapping my degrees from UC Berkeley , I have only worked for startups, from 3-4 person companies to one that peaked over 200. Some fail quietly. MORE >>

Last month, President Obama signed the JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) into law.  If you’re unfamiliar with the fundamentals at hand, here’s a high-level overview of the fundraising ramifications:  It is now easier for startups and small businesses to raise money, as “non-accredited” investors (read: less wealthy) are now able to participate in venture funding. Christopher Brodhead. Furthermore, “crowdfunding” is now a reality, as companies can have 500 unaccredited investors, and 2,000 total investors, before being required to register with the SEC. Great news, right!?  MORE >>

'The Bay Area has long been an incubator for great startups, predominantly those in high-tech. Based on numerous criteria, including business mission, overall promise, social responsibility, and bleeding edginess, here are 5 of the best startups in San Francisco. It’s hard to go wrong with a good cause, and that’s exactly what this startup, founded by Doniece Sandoval, accomplishes. GoodData is a Bay Area startup that markets business intelligence. StartUps But which ones are worth watching? Lava Mae. Okta exists to solve that problem. GoodData. MORE >>

m sure whatever you did was interesting but I… … I attended Startup Weekend  in New Delhi. Startup Weekend is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate, and empower individuals, teams and communities. Startup Weekend has been bringing together people from across the country on a common platform to present their ideas. So not only does Startup Weekend provides a platform where your ideas are heard, but it also supports entrepreneurs financially. 54 hours and you get to launch a startup … Phew! Partied? MORE >>