Carrie Andrews

Open source code has exploded in popularity and become an essential building block for modern software (as it can dramatically increase the speed and efficiency of software builds). The accessibility and convenience of proven code means that software developers don’t have to waste time and limited resources reinventing...

Artem Semjanow Contributor Artem Semjanow is the founder and CEO of Neatsy.ai, the first app that detects risks of podiatry issues with a phone camera and selects sneakers perfectly tailored for users' conditions. Artem has over 10 years of experience in engineering, AI, and computer vision. In 2006, Research in Motion,...

Brian Shirley Contributor Brian Shirley is a senior executive and adviser with more than 35 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. He serves on the Board of Regents of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and on the board of Advanced Energy. In the year since President Biden signed the...

Maureen Haverty Contributor Maureen Haverty is principal investor at Seraphim Space Manager LLP. She joined the business following a successful career in the space industry, working as COO at Apollo Fusion, a space startup sold for $145 million. Wait, is this even physically possible?” Fundraising is hard for every startup, but only...

Sarah Leary is the co-founder of Nextdoor and is a venture partner at Unusual Ventures, leading investments in early-stage consumer startups. It’s a tough time right now for founders looking to raise their next round, and many are coming to the painful realization that VCs simply aren’t buying what...

“The greatest difficulty in the world is not for people to accept new ideas, but to make them forget about old ideas.” I often think of this quote by John Maynard Keynes when portfolio companies approach me for guidance around doing deals with large corporate clients. The success and...

Jason Rader is chief information security officer for Insight Enterprises, a Fortune 500 solutions integrator accelerating digital transformation by unlocking the power of people and technology. Security concerns are inexorably intertwined with the exploration and implementation of generative AI. According to a recent report featuring data we commissioned, 49%...

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: What...

Jim Broome, a seasoned IT/IS veteran with more than 20 years of information security experience in both consultative and operational roles, leads DirectDefense, where he is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company. It’s not a matter of if but when an organization will face a cybersecurity incident....

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: How...