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Approximately 100 technology enthusiasts will arrive at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on April 24 to take on the three-day JOLT Cyber Challenge presented by the Venture Center.  This year’s challenge surrounds AI and continues last year’s story, …

Rajat Paharia is one of a growing number of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who are finding a home — and funding — in Arkansas. Paharia, who moved from Fremont, California, to Bella Vista last year to grow his generative artificial intelligence …

It’s our differences that make us unique, and that uniqueness makes us stronger. For the month of October, Arkansas Money & Politics is recognizing those companies that have embraced diversity, equity and Inclusion into their workplace. DEI takes many forms, …

Helping others find and have confidence in their voice has always been a priority for Torri Ellison, a client success team lead at Apptegy, a Little Rock education technology firm. Originally from Jessieville, Ellison went to college at Arkansas State …

Looking for a job has a lot in common with looking for love — in all the worst ways. Say you’ve just gotten out of a years-long relationship/career, and now you’re looking to move on. It would be great to …

The importance of angel investment, and its benefit to the community, were evident in the recent exit of the angel investment fund, Fund for Arkansas’ Future (FAF). The Fund exited its investment in Apptegy, a thriving local Educational Technology (EdTech) …

Apptegy Founder Jeston George recently left the Little Rock-based tech startup following a major investment by Baltimore-based equity firm JMI Equity, which focuses on investments in leading software companies. “Jeston George had a very successful 10-year run at Apptegy, and …

Officials including former state attorney general and current Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge (far left) and former AEDC director Mike Preston (third from left) broke ground on a Tractor Supply Co. distribution center in Maumelle. (KUAR) The table is being set …

When it comes to economic development in the technology sector, Arkansas is setting itself apart as the place to be. With one of the lowest costs of living in the country and a variety of business incentives for organizations in …

In 1989, my first real exposure to the possibilities of entrepreneurship came via a graduate course in New Venture Development at Western New England College.  At the time, I was still serving as an Air Force captain in Air Force …