April 17, 2018 – Since 2008 ITEN has had broad and meaningful impact as a catalyst for tech innovation in the STL region. We have supported over 900 tech startups through our FREE programs and services, including engaging 5 corporate innovation partners, and collaborating with over 80 ecosystem resource partners. … Read More
KMOX Radio Interview with ITEN’s Executive Director, Mary Louise Helbig
April 3, 2019 – In this KMOX Radio’s Nothing Impossible excerpt, is an interview given by reporter Michael Calhoun along with ED Venture Cafe Global, Travis Sheridan on April 1st. Mary Louise Helbig, Executive Director of ITEN, touches on a variety of hot topics on what’s happening around the St. … Read More
ITEN CIP Partner, MTM, Focusing on Technology & Data Transparency
March 28, 2019 – Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) industry is constantly evolving, and our Corporate Innovation Partner, MTM, is at the forefront of that evolution! MTM’s CEO Alaina Macia discusses key points that have this industry buzzing. In this video link below she discusses the intricacies and nuances that make … Read More
Applied Particle Technology Earns ITEN’s Mock Angel Certified Status!
March 14, 2019 – ITEN is very pleased to announce that Applied Particle Technology (APT) completed the Investor Readiness Program and is our latest Mock Angel graduate! Applied Particle Technology is developing technologies to prevent lung disease. OSHA estimates 2.2 million workers are exposed to toxic dust annually. Current approaches are expensive, … Read More
6 Top Luxury Brand Logos With Meaning Explained by Frank Spohr
February 14, 2019 – Behind every major brand is a story being told to its customers consciously and subconsciously. The brands that do this the best have gone on to dominate their industries and generate billions of dollars in revenue. These companies have made their names so well known that … Read More
Heartland tech startups need to hire more efficiently to compete with coastal companies
January 10, 2019 – Most tech companies have slow hiring processes but companies in Middle America are hurt by it more than businesses in Silicon Valley. The traditional infrastructure for employee recruitment doesn’t work for filling tech jobs. Read more on this interesting story by Launchcode’s Executive Director, Jeff Mazur.
Product Development & Sales/Marketing Challenges by Jack Scatizzi (An ITEN EIR) – Part 2 of 2
January 8, 2019 – When entrepreneurs approach me to discuss issues related to their product develop or sales & marketing strategies, I generally tend to have one of two discussions with them- Are you creating a vitamin or a painkiller and Are you developing a feature, a product, or a … Read More
Product Development & Sales/Marketing Challenges by Jack Scatizzi (An ITEN EIR) -Part 1 of 2
January 7, 2019 – When entrepreneurs approach me to discuss issues related to their product development or sales & marketing strategies, I generally tend to have one of two discussions with them.. Are you creating a vitamin or a painkiller AND are you creating a feature, a product, or a … Read More
SwipeSum Raises $1 Million in Seed Funding
December 20, 2018 – Credit Card Processing Marketplace Software, Used To Eliminate Fees For All Merchants, Backed By Notable Angel Investors. SwipeSum, the first merchant-centric online credit card processing marketplace, has received $1 million in funding from notable angel investors, with the round led by Andrew S. Love and Laurence … Read More
How-To Create an Amazing Brand Name by Frank Spohr
December 20, 2018 – Why is picking a strong, memorable brand name so important? Picking your brand name is the first step in establishing your company’s reputation. It helps show people what to expect from you. A good reputation means people will naturally want to connect with you and do … Read More