Blog, IP
Jill Crosby
How a patent tax would harm startup innovation

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring a new framework for patent fees and valuation.

How a patent tax would harm startup innovation
#StartupsEverywhere
Mitchell Winter
#StartupsEverywhere: New York, N.Y.

Born to immigrant parents, Aidan Chau grew up around restaurants and saw firsthand the operational challenges they face. He built Maple, an Al phone answering service that handles orders and reservations so restaurant teams can stop missing phone calls and operate with greater efficiency. We sat down with Aidan to discuss building Maple, the potential implications of the New York RAISE Act, and how the right Al tools create jobs rather than replace them.

#StartupsEverywhere: New York, N.Y.
Blog, Telecom
Jill Crosby
Promoting universal Internet access without ...

While Congress weighs proposals to reform federal broadband programs aimed at closing the digital divide, policymakers must carefully evaluate how imposing new fees on startups could impact the innovation ecosystem.

Promoting universal Internet access without raising costs for startups
#StartupsEverywhere
Jade Smith
#StartupsEverywhere: Cary, N.C.

Deliveri is a logistics platform that helps customers lower costs and manage their shipping needs. Founded by Jason Brown and based in Cary, North Carolina, the company offers a multi-carrier shipping solution for e-commerce businesses in the U.S., with plans to expand this service into Latin America. We sat down with Jason to discuss his business, how recent changes to trade policies are impacting small businesses, the importance of the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exemption, and his future goals for Deliveri.

#StartupsEverywhere: Cary, N.C.
#StartupsEverywhere
Mitchell Winter
#StartupsEverywhere: San Juan, P.R.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Jonathan Gonzalez saw firsthand the failures of both disaster response systems and the traditional insurance industry. After spending over a year and a half navigating an ultimately unsuccessful insurance claim for his mother, he decided to take action. That experience led him to found Raincoat, a company building the technology to power faster, smarter, and better insurance for disaster recovery. We sat down with Jonathan to talk about his journey, the role of AI in transforming disaster insurance, and the unique challenges of building a startup from Puerto Rico.

#StartupsEverywhere: San Juan, P.R.

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What They Are Saying About The Importance of Protecting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act

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What They Are Saying About The Importance of Protecting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act

As Congress continues to debate Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and if it needs updating, we put together a guide of "What They Are Saying" about Section 230 and it's importance to the Internet ecosystem. 

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Our Takeaways from the Senate Hearing on SESTA

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Our Takeaways from the Senate Hearing on SESTA

The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on a new bill aimed at making it easier to penalize websites and online services that facilitate sex-trafficking.

While much of the hearing focused on the bipartisan and unanimous agreement that sex-trafficking is a tragedy that needs to be addressed, some lawmakers and witnesses noted the potential unintended consequences of the Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act (S.1693) as currently drafted.

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The Top Ten Myths about SESTA’s (S. 1693) Impact on Startups

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The Top Ten Myths about SESTA’s (S. 1693) Impact on Startups

As the Senate begins to consider the Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 "SESTA," we have have tried to debunk some of the myths the bill's sponsors are saying about the legislation. Learn more about what you can do to protect Section 230 here. 

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Standing Together to Protect CDA 230

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Standing Together to Protect CDA 230

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is a critical protection that helped the Internet become what it is today. Efforts to narrow the law’s protections for Internet platforms, even with the best intentions, are incredibly concerning to the tech and startup communities.

 

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