Today’s workforce values the flexibility and autonomy of project-based work, choosing the gig economy over traditional full-time employment. “This isn’t just for white-collar work — we’re seeing many blue-collar employees adopt this new employment structure,” says Wonolo founder Yong Kim. Wonolo’s platform combines technology, business and human nature to empower part-time workers to choose…
There are at least five well-known food delivery apps battling for dominance in the restaurant-to-home delivery market. But people don’t just eat in their homes — and they want the convenience of an app wherever they go. Peanuts, Cracker Jacks and other snacks are as much a part of live sports games as the…
Some analysts estimate the software spend on risk and compliance was around $35 billion in 2019. Most software designed to help with GRC takes a long time to integrate and comes with parameters that limit what you can use it with and for. LogicGate software allows businesses to pick and choose apps and features…
CMT Digital is the branch of Capital Markets Trading (CMT) that focuses on digital assets, especially cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. The firm initially worked on the regulation side and now have their own crypto asset trading desk and Bitcoin investments. CMT Digital also invests in technology that aims to make crypto safer and…
John Higginson became Groupon’s new CTO in December 2019. A Chicago native, John previously served as CTO for software firm Applied Systems, floral industry experts FTD, vehicle fleet-leasing company Wheels Inc. and most recently FinTech company Enova International. John started out as a typical computer whiz, but realized he wanted more say over the…
The vitamin and supplement industry is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This lack of oversight means consumers can’t be sure whether a vitamin product contains contaminants or other ingredients not listed on the bottle. Even if the product contains what it says it does, you might not need that particular vitamin.…
After 17 years of building its business, ActiveCampaign just raised $100 million in Series B funding. Instead of chasing investors, they’ve built a better product by ignoring the competition. ActiveCampaign sees itself as a business partner for organizations, rather than just a tool. As startups grow, there’s often a question looming: when…
David Feherty retired from golf tours in 1997 and became an on-course reporter for CBS. His interview show Feherty launched to great acclaim on the Golf Channel in 2011. Guests have included professional players like Jack Nicklaus and A-list actors and golf fans like Matthew McConaughey. David regularly tours the US with his one-man…
One thing parents, teens and insurers agree on is that car crashes are bad. They’re also more common among young drivers, especially when those drivers are distracted by their smartphones. The KarChing app uses telematics to measure how safely a teenager is driving. It uses the smartphone’s accelerometer and GPS to check whether a…
Small businesses that don’t have a CFO but still handle significant amounts of money often struggle to manage and forecast their finances effectively. Large certified public accountant (CPA) firms are increasingly looking to expand their services to include financial forecasting and modeling in order to stay ahead of their competition. Clockwork’s accounting software uses…