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#StartupsEverywhere: Omaha, NE
We headed to the Cornhusker State to meet with Grant Stanley, CEO of Bric. As a native Nebraskan, Grant is familiar with starting and growing companies in the state. However, as Bric continues to grow, Grant is looking to new ecosystems to provide opportunities and networks not currently available in Omaha.
Startups News Digest 6/8/2018
With days to go until the FCC’s repeal of its net neutrality rules goes into effect on June 11, the House is facing increasing pressure to take up and pass a measure that would reverse the FCC’s repeal.
Startups News Digest 6/1/2018
This week, the California Senate voted 23-12 to approve a bill to reinstate strong net neutrality protections in the state.
#StartupsEverywhere: Newark, NJ
With offices in Newark, New Jersey and Park City, Utah, Jacob Katsof, chief operating officer and co-founder of Upchannel understands diversity in startup ecosystems. Despite the stark contrast in landscape, climate, and culture, these two cities have one thing in common.
Startups News Digest 5/25/2018
The FBI has been misrepresenting how many encrypted devices it can’t get into as it pushes for tech companies to weaken the security of their products.
GDPR and the U.S. Startup Ecosystem
As of today, Europe’s new sweeping Internet privacy rules have gone into effect, and companies of all sizes and all over the world that have Europeans’ data are rethinking how they collect and process user data.
Rescission of International Entrepreneur Rule Bad for Startups
The Trump Administration’s decision to rescind the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) is deeply disappointing for startups across the country. The rule was enacted to create a pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs to build companies and create jobs in the United States. For an Administration that has promised to spur job growth, this decision is incredibly short-sighted and detrimental to our long-term economic prosperity.
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Engine statement on FBI data on encrypted devices
“For months, the FBI has repeatedly claimed that it has more than 7,000 impenetrable phones in its possession to support its argument that tech companies should build backdoors into their encrypted products and services to allow law enforcement access to users’ data.”
Engine Statement on House Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing of USPTO Director Iancu
Engine Statement on House Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing of USPTO Director Iancu
Engine statement on the California Consumer Privacy Act
A new consumer privacy proposal in California, while well intentioned, would have a chilling effect on the innovative companies that fuel the state’s startup ecosystem, which is the envy of the world.
Startup News Digest 5/18/2018
With a bipartisan 52-47 vote, the Senate passed a measure to overturn the FCC’s repeal of its 2015 net neutrality rules.
#StartupsEverywhere: Kansas City, MO
This week we talked with Ryan Weber, President of the KC Tech Council, a group that represents tech companies and works to attract and retain players in the tech industry in Kansas City. Weber credit's the area's growth to several factors, including the presence of the health tech industry as well as how easy it is to travel from Kansas City to anywhere in the U.S. On his policy wishlist is a new look at how to train the tech talent of tomorrow.
Startup News Digest 5/11/2018
Internet companies, advocacy groups, and lawmakers joined efforts this week, turning the Internet red to raise awareness around an upcoming Senate vote to reinstate the FCC’s 2015 net neutrality rules.
Engine Statement on Recent Attacks to our Patent System
Engine’s Statement on Recent Attacks to our Patent System
Looking Back on National Small Business Week 2018
Last week, the 55th annual National #SmallBusinessWeek (NSBW) was celebrated on main streets across the country. Policymakers from both sides of the aisle expressed support for measures that promote entrepreneurship and provide small business owners with the resources they need to succeed.
#StartupsEverywhere: Dallas, TX
Dallas is quickly emerging as national hub of innovation, even in the saturated startup state of Texas. This week we spoke with Trey Bowles about the city’s multi-pronged efforts to develop a robust and collaborative ecosystem. He attributes Dallas’ success to the city’s deep talent pool and regional cooperation but believes that public funding for entrepreneur centers and stronger incentives for early stage investment could further unlock its potential for growth.
Startup News Digest 5/4/2018
Net neutrality advocates and lawmakers are preparing for a vote this month that could undo the FCC’s December move to repeal 2015 net neutrality rules.
#StartupsEverywhere: Jackson, MS
The “Hospitality State” of Mississippi is home to a network of innovators and entrepreneurs who are working to build a high-growth startup ecosystem there. This week we spoke with Christopher Lomax, one of the individuals driving the development of the digital economy in Jackson. Christopher cited Net Neutrality protections, tax incentives to retain Mississippi's top talent, and pro-STEM education reform as policies that could carry forward the progress the state has witnessed in recent years.
Startup News Digest 4/27/2018
The debate over law enforcement access to encrypted technologies flared up again this week after Wired published a deep dive on a proposal that would allow law enforcement to unlock encrypted devices.