Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Schools That Produce the Most Startup Founders
Which universities are producing the largest number of funded-startup founders? According to a TechCrunch analysis of Crunchbase, Stanford leads that particular pack with 225 founders, followed b… -
Tech Giants Partner on Artificial Intelligence
Some of the biggest names in tech are collaborating on artificial intelligence. The Partnership on AI (inventive name, it is not) has brought together Amazon, Google, Facebook, IBM, Microsoft, an… -
Are Networking Events Really Worth It?
Are networking events worth your time and effort? A new article in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) argues that formal networking events, although a “time-honored institution,” are problematic w… -
Apple’s Siri: Amazon Echo Killer?
It’s undeniable at this point that the Echo is a massive hit for Amazon: the cylindrical device, a voice-activated digital assistant powered by the Alexa platform, may generate $11 billion in rev… -
Google's Daydream VR SDK Out of Beta
Developers interested in virtual reality (VR), take note: Google’s SDK for its VR platform, Daydream, is now out of beta. Version 1.0 of the SDK, available on Google’s Daydream developer Website,… -
CIOs: Tech Pros Need to Work on Soft Skills
The nation’s CIOs believe that tech professionals need to work on their communication skills. That’s according to Robert Half Technology’s latest salary guide for tech pros (registration required… -
Google's API.AI Buy Grows Developers' Toolkit
Earlier this week, Google announced the acquisition of API.AI, a tech firm that supplies the software tools for building chatbots (among other platforms). Developers have already used those tools… -
New App Challenges for Mobile Developers
It’s hard out there for your average app developer. In addition to all the other issues related to creating, launching, and marketing new software, half of all smartphone users download a grand t… -
Most In-Demand Skills and Certifications of 2016
What are this year’s most sought-after skills and certifications? Robert Half Technology’s latest salary guide for tech pros (registration required) offers some insights. The firm’s survey of 2,5… -
Robots Coming for 6 Percent of Your Jobs
Robots assisted by artificial intelligence may eliminate 6 percent of all U.S. jobs by 2021, according to a new analysis by Forrester. “Solutions powered by AI/cognitive technology will displace…