Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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From Hacker to Obama’s CTO
Harper Reed is most famous for his role as CTO of Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign, but he’s served other prominent roles over the past several years, including CTO of Threadless (the t-shirt co… -
Will the FTC Regulate Crowdfunding?
Ever thought about using crowdfunding to complete a project? If so, take note: The penalty for soliciting funds and then failing to ship a project could be worse than a lot of irate customers—the… -
Tesla Will Pay You to Hunt Bugs
Here’s a sign that the future has well and truly arrived: An automobile company is offering bounties for any bugs or vulnerabilities found in its software code. Actually, given that the automobil… -
You'll Totally Believe Why These Startups Failed
If you ever wanted a glimpse into what dooms startups, look no further than autopsy.io, a new website that lists the reasons why many newborn tech firms imploded. The website offers entrepreneurs… -
The Rise of Silicon Beach
Municipalities around the country have realized that growing a tech community within their borders is a surefire way to attract investment, smart people, and interesting companies. Silicon Valley… -
Brainwaves Might Be Security's Next Big Thing
For years, security experts have bemoaned the inherent insecurity of passwords. Cracking software has only become more sophisticated, rendering many password-protected systems increasingly vulner… -
Pointers for Recruiting In a Demanding Market
While salary is certainly an important factor for job candidates, it’s not the only thing that can sway their decision: solid perks, best-in-class co-workers, and a sense of “changing the world”… -
What to Expect at This Year's Apple WWDC
Apple’s massive WWDC conference kicks off June 8 in San Francisco, giving iOS and Mac OS X developers the first official glimpse of the company’s latest software. But what can people actually exp… -
Bill Gates: Stay In College, You Little Punks
Bill Gates, one of the most famous college dropouts in history, wants everybody to stay in school. “Although I dropped out of college and got lucky pursuing a career in software, getting a degree… -
Testing Your Self-Driving Car? Head to Virginia
It’s clear by this point that some of the world’s most prominent tech companies are looking at the automobile industry as a ripe target for disruption. Google’s self-driving car project has earne…