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How Startups Can Use Storytelling to Attract Top Tech Talent

According to the November 2022 “Tech Jobs Report” by CompTIA, a nonprofit association for the technology industry, companies have maintained a steady pace of hiring. Tech industry employment increased by 193,900 in 2022, 28% higher than last year. And employer job postings for new tech hiring rebounded in October with nearly 317,000 openings, an increase of more than 10,000 from September.

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December 6, 2021

Women in STEM: What does the future hold?

Women are still underrepresented in the STEM industry, with only 29% of the STEM labor force being female, and just 3% of industry CEOs being women. While many young women pursue STEM education, they face roadblocks after college, including low confidence, a lack of mentorship, and understanding salaries and compensation packages. Having a mentor can help women gain confidence and prepare for challenges, and it's important to have open conversations about salaries and benefits.

January 25, 2022

Managing Tech Debt in 2022

Technical debt, like financial debt, is something you want to avoid. In the IT world, technical debt is the work you have to do tomorrow because you took a shortcut to deliver the software today. Common causes for technical debt include lack of upfront definitions in design & development, starting a project without completing proper requirements gathering, and budget issues. To manage technical debt effectively, make it a part of your daily conversations, be an advocate for maintenance, have KPIs set for basic product expectations, and plan reasonable workloads to account for technical debt. Working smarter, not harder, is the key to managing technical debt effectively.

July 6, 2022

Arcanium Joins Newchip’s Global Series A Accelerator Program

Arcanium, a technology and talent services provider for startups, has been selected for Newchip's online accelerator program from over 1,000 applicants. The equity-free accelerator provides mentorship, connections and tools to help growth-stage startups scale their business and attract potential acquisitions. The program has helped over 1,500 founders from more than 50 countries and 250 cities raise over $450 million in funding since 2019. With $1 million in year one revenue and over 15% month-over-month growth, Arcanium aims to optimize the venture-building process with Newchip's support.

December 16, 2022

Venture Deals Part 1: Term Sheets

Welcome to Dr. Miles Aron’s series on the book Venture Deals. He provides zero-cost access to information about the art, the science, and the history of venture building. Venture Deals is required reading for entrepreneurs, VCs, angels, and even attorneys. In this series, he will share some important learnings about term sheets and how they can impact your business.