Edward Graham 7/23/19 Edward Graham 7/23/19

Startups this week - 7/23/19

China & the West Wing. White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin met with leaders of Google, Intel, Micron, Qualcomm, Broadcom, Cisco, and other tech companies yesterday to discuss Huawei and the China trade war. The Trump administration blacklisted Huawei and banned sales of U.S. technology to the Chinese telecoms giant on national security grounds in May, but President Donald Trump softened his stance at the G-20 summit in Osaka at the end of last month. This thaw helped to restart trade talks between the two countries that stalled back in May.

Edward Graham 7/19/19 Edward Graham 7/19/19

Startup News Digest 7/19/19

The Big Story: Congress takes scattershot aim at big tech. Congress held a series of tech industry hearings this week examining issues ranging from anti-competitive practices to allegations of political censorship and questions about Facebook’s proposed digital cryptocurrency. While lawmakers expressed a variety of concerns about the tech industry’s practices, there was little common ground between Democrats and Republicans about how to adequately address their worries.

Nathan Lindfors 7/19/19 Nathan Lindfors 7/19/19

#StartupsEverywhere: Traverse City, Mich.

When folks hear the name Traverse City, they think of cherries—it is the cherry capital of the world, after all. But Traverse City is increasingly becoming known for its entrepreneurial community of startups. We spoke with Andy Cole, executive director of 20Fathoms, about his organization’s role in northern Michigan’s startup ecosystem.

Edward Graham 7/16/19 Edward Graham 7/16/19

Startups this week - 7/16/19

What Libra pushback means for startups. Congressional leaders in the House and Senate are planning to hold hearings this week about Facebook's recently launched Libra cryptocurrency. The hearings, as well as recent legislative and administrative responses to the digital currency proposal, could potentially impact blockchain and cryptocurrency startups.

Edward Graham 7/12/19 Edward Graham 7/12/19

Startup News Digest 7/12/19

Big Story. Trump administration targets social media sites. The White House criticized digital platforms over allegations of political bias during a social media summit this week. President Donald Trump and conservative lawmakers and activists have lashed out at major tech platforms over claims that they silence right-wing voices and viewpoints.

Nathan Lindfors 7/12/19 Nathan Lindfors 7/12/19

StartupsEverywhere: Sioux Falls, S.D.

Sioux Falls is a Midwestern city that demonstrates beautiful integration of their natural environment. The Big Sioux River runs through downtown, culminating in the namesake falls that lie at the edge of the city center. But there is something else running through the city these days too--entrepreneurial energy. Matt Paulson, founder of Startup Sioux Falls, is working hard to integrate resources for startups into one organization, capture that energy, and build out the Sioux Falls ecosystem.

Abby Rives 7/11/19 Abby Rives 7/11/19

CASE Act does not offer viable solution to online infringement

The Senate Judiciary Committee is taking up a bill today that would change copyright enforcement in the U.S. and open up startups and their users to new risks. The bill, the CASE Act (S.1273), would create a process for copyright holders to address online copyright infringement by establishing a Copyright Claims Board within the U.S. Copyright Office to adjudicate copyright infringement and award substantial financial damages without the traditional safeguards of federal court.

Guest User 7/8/19 Guest User 7/8/19

Don’t expand the USMCA grievance list

Edward Graham 7/3/19 Edward Graham 7/3/19

Startup News Digest 7/03/19

This Week in Startups. With Congressional leaders on recess this week in observance of Independence Day, we thought it would be a good time to look at some of the topical policy issues affecting startups, including a renewed push against Section 230.

The Engine Team 7/1/19 The Engine Team 7/1/19

NUTS & BOLTS of USER PRIVACY

Whether it’s the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, or the looming California Consumer Privacy Act, policymakers across the world are grappling with what steps they can take to better safeguard consumers’ online data while promoting competition and innovation.

Edward Graham 6/28/19 Edward Graham 6/28/19

Startup News Digest 6/28/19

Big Story. Examining the benefits of Section 230. In the last week, industry, business, and academic leaders from across the political spectrum have stood up to defend the wide range of benefits arising from Section 230 protections.

Edward Graham 6/28/19 Edward Graham 6/28/19

#StartupsEverywhere: Beaufort, S.C.

The coastal city of Beaufort, South Carolina might not seem like your typical hub of startup activity, but the Beaufort Digital Corridor is working to make the city a destination for those who work in and around the tech industry. Modeled after the successful Charleston Digital Corridor established about 90 miles north of Beaufort, the BDC is working to drive further tech-related business growth across the Lowcountry region. BDC Board Chairman Kevin Klingler and Program Manager Shelley Barratt are focused on creating a nurturing startup community by building out networking and training opportunities, as well as a business incubator, to help spur the local tech industry.

Nathan Lindfors 6/27/19 Nathan Lindfors 6/27/19

Time to Change Tack on Tariffs

It has been a busy couple of weeks in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Last week, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative, appeared before committees in both chambers of Congress to testify about the president’s trade agenda and tariffs on Chinese imports. The USTR also heard testimony from over 325 witnesses—companies and trade groups—about the latest proposed tranche of Section 301 Tariffs. That hearings marathon wrapped up Tuesday.

Abby Rives 6/24/19 Abby Rives 6/24/19

Engine Submits Comments on Section 101 to Senate Judiciary Subcommittee

The Subcommittee on Intellectual Property of the Senate Judiciary Committee recently held a series of hearings on the topic of patent subject matter eligibility. That Subcommittee is considering potential amendments to 35 U.S.C. §101—the provision of the Patent Act that defines what subject matter is (and is not) eligible for patent protection. In our view changes to 35 U.S.C. §101 are not needed, and we submitted comments to the Subcommittee articulating our concerns.

Edward Graham 6/21/19 Edward Graham 6/21/19

Startup News Digest 6/21/19

Big Story. Lawmaker targets content moderation practices. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced legislation this week that would impose a ‘politically neutral’ standard on internet platforms, upending critical protections that have allowed the Internet ecosystem to thrive.

The Engine Team 6/21/19 The Engine Team 6/21/19

#StartupsEverywhere: Mount Desert Island, Maine

Mount Desert Island is known for its natural beauty. Home to Acadia National Park, the island of 10,000 hosts more than three million visitors each year. The seasonality of the tourism economy imposes unique challenges for the island’s permanent residential population, but Mount Desert 365 is a community organization based in the village of Northeast Harbor working to promote year-round economic vitality through a focus on business incubation and infrastructure development.

Edward Graham 6/19/19 Edward Graham 6/19/19

Statement on the Ending Support for Internet Censorship Act

In an effort to address a non-existent problem, the new Ending Support for Internet Censorship Act from Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) would dismantle the sensible regulatory regime that is responsible for the development of the Internet.

Edward Graham 6/14/19 Edward Graham 6/14/19

Startup News Digest 6/14/19

Big story. One-year anniversary of net neutrality repeal. This Tuesday was the one-year anniversary of the Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of the net neutrality rules going into effect, and advocates of the protections marked the occasion with a new push to reverse the FCC’s decision.

Edward Graham 6/14/19 Edward Graham 6/14/19

#StartupsEverywhere: Providence, R.I.

Gaining patent protection for an invention is difficult, but the journey can be well worth the effort. Sarah Fletcher, Co-Founder of Stylaquin, is using her recently patented software tool to merge the convenience of digital browsing with the enjoyment of paging through a catalog. Stylaquin also adds tools that appeal to women. Despite the long and drawn out patent approval process, Fletcher is excited about her company’s potential to revolutionize online shopping and envisions a future full of innovative opportunities.

Edward Graham 6/11/19 Edward Graham 6/11/19

Startups push Senate to support net neutrality

This morning, on the one-year anniversary of the repeal of net neutrality, Engine released a letter signed by over 160 startups in support of H.R. 1644 / S. 682, the Save the Internet Act.

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