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The Hackathon is Over. Now What?

The Hackathon is Over. Now What?

I recently helped manage the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) FinTech/RetailTech Hackathon sponsored by Worldpay and Google. While there were several hackathon veterans in attendance, I was the newbie and was not quite sure to expect. As the weekend progressed, my thoughts crystallized that this type of event, while

Do Token Sales Have Special Tax Considerations? And Other Blockchain Legal Implications

Do Token Sales Have Special Tax Considerations? And Other Blockchain Legal Implications

Since blockchain technology and cryptocurrency are catching on quickly, laws and regulations have a long way to go to catch up. This includes tax regulations and money transmission laws. For example, token sales have interesting tax implications — where the token is not a security, the proceeds of the sale will

Here's What We Know About Blockchain's Legality — And What We Still Don't

Here's What We Know About Blockchain's Legality — And What We Still Don't

This is Part 1 in a series on legal implications of blockchain technology. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency represent a potential paradigm shift in the way we transact with each other. The number of potential uses is wide-ranging and open-ended — it’s a reality that could disrupt any industry

Don’t Make a Late-Life Career Change Until You Read This

Don’t Make a Late-Life Career Change Until You Read This

Changing careers can feel intimidating at any age. That’s especially true when you’re considering making a major transition late in life. But recent trends suggest that your chances for success may be greater than you think. A survey by the American Institute for Economic Research found that more

culture fit interviewing

4 Ways To Look For Culture Fit During Your Job Interview

There is no worse feeling than starting a new job and realizing almost immediately that it was a mistake. Accepting a role that isn't exactly what you expected is one thing, but even worse is realizing there's a poor culture fit, resulting from the company “faking

key man insurance

Are You Your Startup's "Key Man"? Here's Why You Should Think About Key Man Insurance

If you weren't around, would your company still be? It's a question faced by many early entrepreneurs or high-level executives at scaling businesses, where their presence is absolutely necessary for continued company growth. “No one ever likes to talk about insurance — it brings up their

hackers

Here's What Hackers Want — And How to Make it Hard For Them

Given the multiple multi-national cyber attacks that have struck servers around the world in the last few weeks, companies would do well to take some time to focus on implementing some cybersecurity measures. Thwarting hackers requires understanding what they want — thinking of your network as a virtual representation of

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