Top 20 Startup Ecosystems in the World

See how the world’s top 20 startup hubs stack up against each other in this infographic based on the 2012 Startup Ecosystem Report.

Next Up: Three Months of TechStars Awesome Sauce

Erica Swallow is one of six TechStars NYC Associates tasked with helping build the next wave of amazing startups in the Spring 2013 Techstars NYC class.

A Selection of Startup Pitches With Flair

Students of my recent “Getting Press on a Tight Budget” Skillshare class, submitted email and one-sentence pitches for their class projects. Here are some of the best startup pitches I received.

Announcing My Udemy Course on Startup PR!

Take my Udemy course on “Startup PR: Getting Press on a Shoestring Budget” to learn how to perfect your startup’s pitch and effectively communicate with the press.

How to Get Consumers Addicted to Your Content

There are three steps to generating “sticky content,” says content expert Tara-Nicholle Nelson, and some brands are already doing a great job at it.

What Content Strategists Can Learn From the Movies

Content strategists can learn from Hollywood screenwriters by obeying the rules of the classic narrative arc, according to strategist Carmen Hill.

My SXSW Panel Gets Drawn

I spoke on a panel about brand journalism with Twitter’s Karen Wickre, Eloqua’s Jesse Noyes and MarketProf’s Ann Handley at SXSW, and oh my lucky stars, it’s been documented via live graphic art. Isn’t that awesome? This isn’t the first time I’ve been on a panel lucky enough to be noted via live graphic art,…

How Should We Teach Tweens about Business & Finance?

It is up to us to arm the next generation with a financial education. Share your ideas for increasing our children’s financial proficiency level here.