Boston's tech leaders tell us all about their first computers, as well as what they used them for. But that's not all! We want to know about YOUR first computer too!

Quick Key is an EdTech startup who developed an app allowing teachers to grade tests and quizzes through their smartphones. The company has implemented other features to help teachers out in the classroom as well. VentureFizz connected with the company's two co-founders, Isaac Van Wesep and Walter Duncan, about the founding of the company.

Whether it occurs in your childhood during school or right-in-the-middle of your career, everyone goes through a personal struggle. Christina Luconi shares her own story of overcoming her struggles and how it has benefitted her in her career and in her life.

If your software company’s medium-to-long term plans include merging or being acquired, there are essential aspects of your business that you should focus on now. Peter Karlson writes about how there are two business areas companies should focus on when this happens.

During your career, you don't always have to be the comedian as cracking a joke once in a while can certainly lighten the mood on a stressful day. Christina Luconi writes about the importance of good humor in the workplace and how it helps everyone.

Despite a changing world, there are still some men in the workplace that still have closed minds. In a change of pace from her regular posts, Christina Luconi writes a letter to those who still discriminate.

Understanding how to prioritize will ultimately play a major factor in the success of your projects, team, and leaderships. Christina Luconi writes about how one can prioritize their week through long-term planning and hard work.

Check out our Office Tour featuring lots of pictures from Liaison's offices in Watertown, Massachusetts.

As the old saying goes, "Patience is a virtue" and it can be applied to the workplace. Christina Luconi writes about how being patient and waiting for the right opportunities can pay off in the long run.

Referrals are important for anyone to grow their career. The content you share with your network to support referral marketing efforts should be educational and value-driven. Natalie Nathanson writes about how sharing and creating content can help grow someone's network.

The signs are clear that the end of strict “business-to-business” (B2B) products and services are going on life support. What does this mean for your business? Jeff Williams writes about the five signs business owners should look out for in the "New Age of the Customer."

Throughout the years, Carbon Black's Ashley Perez learned that no two mentors are the same. Perez writes about how finding the right mentor can help someone grow in their professional career, and how one can find that particular mentor.

Technology is a beautiful thing, but there's no replacing human contact. Here are some of the benefits of why you should get out from behind your desk and talk to people live.

Sarah Salbu connected with Komand founder and CEO, Jen Andre to learn about the company's platform and how it helps cybersecurity companies monitor their work. Andre also shares her experience in cybersecurity and her path as an entrepreneur. 

Sometimes, applying the simple life lessons family members teach you can be the best technique for getting head in the workplace; lessons like "do your job" and "branch out." Christina Luconi writes about these, and others, and how they can go a long way for someone's career.

If someone wants to move up in their respective organization, it’s up to them to get the help they need to achieve their career goals. Intelligent.ly's Gabriela McManus lists what employees should, and shouldn't, do to get ahead in their careers.

Jack Klinck is the Managing Partner at Hyperplane Venture Capital. Read his Investor Profile to learn more about his history with the firm and which tech sectors he finds the most interesting in Boston.

The cloud’s impact on technology and business is already profound and the tech world is still in the early stages of adoption. John Arsenault writes about how the current state of cloud technology is affecting entrerprise IT, and the tech sector, and how it can change things for the future.

​We all fight battles at work, though most not nearly dramatic as a bear fight. That said, that’s not the true measure of courage. Christina Luconi lists several traits of what she believes is a courageous leader in the workplace and how someone can become that leader.

The concepts of diversity and inclusion are not buzzwords like “pivot” and “disrupt," they are critical components to building a healthy organization. Christina Luconi describes how a company can round out their employee ranks with diversity and inclusion.

Womentum is a crowdfunding platform for women entrepreneurs in developing countries. Nina Stepanov interviewed two of company's co-founders, Prabha Dublish and Derek Tu, about how they have achieved success overseas.

Hiring managers tasked with adding members to a company's team will have to take note of a potential hire's various qualities. Christina Luconi lists a few of them, but highlights how managers should have realistic expectations. In short, don't look for a "unicorn."

Russ Wilcox is the latest addition to the Pillar team. Read our Investor Profile to learn more about his background and what he's targeting for his investments.

Today’s technology investors look for information from every angle before determining whether or not to invest in an organization. NeuEon's Peter Karlson writes about how investors can find, and minimize, risks when looking for what tech companies to invest in.

Graduation season is upon us, and a plethora of newly minted graduates are ready to hit the ground running. However, sometimes the job search may not go as planned, its not a sign of things coming to an end. Christina Luconi offers recent graduates some sound advice when entering the workforce.

When you’re running a startup, managing the finances are important, but it shouldn’t be your first priority. Christine Fiske recently interviewed Dave Chapman, Founder and CEO of Starter-Fluid, and lists ten vital tips for managing finances for a startup.

Como Audio released its first two products, multi-room “smart speakers” Solo and Duetto. In a new Kickstarter campaign, the company is raising money for its latest products, Amico and Musica. Zach Winn interviewed Tom DeVesto, Como's founder, about his history with manufacturing audio speakers including how he founded Cambridge Soundworks.

People have an idea of what it means to be a bada$$. For Christina Luconi, it’s not about attempting to be cool or tough; it’s about going out into the world and tackling it to the best of your abilities. In her post this week, she details how one can fit that mold.

It's always a good idea to seek out a mentor, but how does one go about that? Intelligent.ly's Gabriela McManus lists and describes five rules for those looking to seek out the mentor they believe is right for them.

OffGridBox creates compact, modular devices created for producing fresh and drinkable water, as well as the ability to generate power from solar panels. VentureFizz interviewed co-founder and CEO, Emiliano Cecchini about the company's success overseas in countries such as Rwanda, as well as his time spent at Techstars.