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Should you constantly evolve your software, or stick with what you do best?

Aug10
by on August 10, 2014 at 11:04 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Insider, startup, YEC, Young Entrepreneur Council

Samsung Debuts Its New Flagship Smartphone, The Galaxy S IV

Quick evolution and rapid progress seem like hallmarks of startup success. But what if your software or product is already working well? To learn what other entrepreneurs were thinking, I asked a panel of startup founders from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: Beyond needed updates, is there ever a good reason to stick with a certain version of your software or product, or should you constantly evolve, and why? Their best answers are below: 1. Constantly Evolve Technology is never stagnant — it is always shifting with the tide. That’s why it’s important to always be updating, never resting. This is not a plan for the weak, but rather for…

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Xiaomi makes its cloud messaging service optional for users following security concerns

Aug10
by on August 10, 2014 at 6:17 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia

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Fast-growing Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi is making the cloud messaging service that is automatically activated on its devices optional for users, following security concerns raised during the past week. The MIUI Cloud Messaging service works much like Apple’s iMessage. It routes SMS sent between fellow MIUI device owners via the internet, meaning that they can message each other for free. However, a recent report from F-Secure highlighted that the service appears to share a range of information with a server in China — including the device’s IMEI number, customer’s phone number, phone contacts and text messages received. The idea of sharing such data to a server in…

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How top VC firms use storytelling to connect with entrepreneur communities

Aug09
by on August 9, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Entrepreneur, Insider

Computer History Museum Opens In Mountain View

Research from Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC) reveals that in 2013, US venture capitalists committed $29.4 billion to 3,995 deals, with investments in internet-specific companies reaching the highest total since 2001. The idea is simple. Venture capitalists fund projects that demonstrate a high probability of success. These investments represent the next generation of technologies and grow to become the next Facebooks and Googles of the world. But money represents only part of the story. The VC ecosystem is driven by a strong sense of value, as well as a mission to fund projects with the potential to make the world better for consumers. But…

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