The Silicon Bayou has been buzzing with tech and entrepreneurial news. Here are the most popular stories published on Silicon Bayou News in the past seven days:
Founder Matt Candler Discusses 4.0 Schools’ Progress Over the Past Three Years
“I spent the first half of my career mistakenly thinking I knew exactly how to improve schools,” said Matt Candler, CEO and Co-Founder of 4.0 Schools. Newest contributor Ann Marshall Thomas sat down with Candler to talk about what he has accomplished with 4.0 over the past three years and what is to come. Read the entire post here.
Forbes Names Yellow Jacket a Top Takeaway from CES
Forbes ranked the most definitive and noteworthy takeaways from over 20,000 products and 300 presentations throughout the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) which took place last week in Las Vegas, NV. Yellow Jacket, makers of the first stun gun smartphone case, came in at number three.
4.0 Schools and EDesign Labs Launch 12 Week Prototyping Bootcamp
How can we re-imagine education so that it actually prepares students for a world we can’t predict? That is the question 4.0 Schools, in collaboration with EDesign Labs are attempting to answer during the upcoming Prototyping Bootcamp. They are bringing together educators and technologists for 12 weeks to concept, build and test new digital learning experiences. Teams will work together over lab sessions and field testing opportunities to move from initial concepts to functional prototypes with feedback.
Tech-Based Film Company Advances Plans for Permanent Theater
Last year, Indywood, the online platform for 21st century filmmaking, held a number of independent movie screenings. The company has now finalized plans to turn an old Wash-Dry-Fold into a movie theater in the Marigny. “We’ve gotten so much more support for our movie theater than our web-based film financing and distribution products, so for now, we’re focusing on building a permanent location to screen Louisiana and other independent films,” said Co-founder Hayley Sampson.
LSU AgCenter Investigates Use of Drones in Crop Monitoring
Louisiana State University’s Agriculture Center (AgCenter) exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. Researchers are currently trying to determine if using drones to monitor crops can be economically beneficial to farmers.
The 2013 Silicon Bayou 100: Group 3
The Silicon Bayou 100 is a list of 100 people who have done the coolest stuff in Louisiana entrepreneurship and tech and have most influenced Louisiana’s startup, entrepreneurial, tech, and digital communities this year. Group 3 highlights the third batch of names on the alphabetical list. Thanks again to our sponsors: 365 Connect, New Orleans Startup Fund, Launch Pad, Ron Bienvenu,Eiffel Society and The Idea Village!
Financial Fridays: 3 Lessons to Never Forget as a Growing Business Owner
Hibernia Bank writes, “As a business owner, you most likely wear a lot of hats. Whether it’s managing your accounting on weekends, marketing on weeknights, or running the cash register when an employee’s caught the flu – you’re busy. So it’s easy to skip over an essential part of running a business you may be overlooking. But worry no more – here are 4 essentials you need to know for running a successful business.” They recommend trusting employees, looking for growth opportunities wherever they are and always knowing where your money is.
The 2013 Silicon Bayou 100: Group 4
The Silicon Bayou 100 is a list of 100 people who have done the coolest stuff in Louisiana entrepreneurship and tech and have most influenced Louisiana’s startup, entrepreneurial, tech, and digital communities this year. Group 3 highlights the third batch of names on the alphabetical list. Thanks again to our sponsors: 365 Connect, New Orleans Startup Fund, Launch Pad, Ron Bienvenu,Eiffel Society and The Idea Village!