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Greg Marchand, founder of Zambia-based Gizmos L.L.C., gives three strategies for going global with your business.
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Keeping It Real
There’s been a lot of talk lately about virtual reality and augmented reality. For most, the only name that comes to mind is Second Life (www.secondlife.com), a Website that lets users build virtual spaces and create avatars as a way to socialize and create virtual businesses. Although Second Life has provided opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses to test the waters and develop company strategies, it hasn’t been without its limitations, says Antonio Collier, 40, founder and CEO of Vzillion Inc. (www.vzillion.com), a virtual Internet platform (or, as Collier calls it, VirtuReal) designed to more effectively connect businesses with customers online and off.
Disney Invests in Company Set to Disrupt Global Power Infrastructure
Uncharted Power, a company that uses renewable kinetic energy solutions to generate clean, consistent, and cost-efficient power for communities, facilities, and the Internet of things, just got an investment from Disney.
Rapper T.I.-Backed Startup Launches Free Mobile Service for Low-Income Communities
Moolah Mobile, a startup backed by rapper Tip "T.I." Harris, partnered with SurgePhone Wireless to launch the first free wireless service for low-income communities.
IBM and “Hidden Figures” Celebrate Jeanette Epps’ Foremothers
A panel about the movie "Hidden Figures," was moderated by award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien and hosted by IBM. It's a great time to celebrate black women in STEM, especially after the news about Jennette Epps; first black woman to become a crew member of the International Space Station.