Two girls, two friends who had two different types of cancers had two distinct nonprofit organizations founded in their honor, respectively. With the help of social media, these two nonprofits have touched peoples lives and are continuously growing. For childhood friends, Anna Basso and Micaela White, the use of social media was a big factor in […]
“Shark Tank” Winners to Speak at Tech
March 25, 2015 by
It is not every day Mark Cuban invests $1 million in your company, but for two entrepreneurs speaking to Texas Tech University students in April, it actually happened. The founders of BeatBox Beverages, a hip boxed wine brand, were contestants on season 6 of “Shark Tank” and won a $1 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks owner. BeatBox […]
What’s That App?: Mark Cuban’s Cyber Dust
September 22, 2014 by
Internet security and privacy are two hot topics in the industry. As social media gained popularity and relevance, revelations came out highlighting ways users’ information was stored and used. A high point was reached last summer when whistleblower Edward Snowden tipped off the world with information regarding the National Security Agency’s (NSA) surveillance activities. The […]
