EDAWN: ‘Dramatic increase’ in startups relocating to Reno-Sparks
The coronavirus pandemic crashed the economy and slashed jobs, but it also inspired many people across the U.S. to create their own businesses, and a growing number of those entrepreneurs […]
Insurtech firm Talage moving to new downtown Reno office
Adam Kiefer, co-founder and CEO of Talage Insurance, speaks at an August 2018 NNBW Breakfast & Business event. Photo by Kevin MacMillan. Insurance technology firm Talage recently signed a lease at […]
Reno startup Hibear inks retail partnership with Home Means Nevada Co.
Hibear’s 32-ounce “All-Day Adventure Flask” can now be found at Home Means Nevada’s 5 brick-and-mortar locations. Courtesy Photo Reno startup Hibear, best known for creating an innovative 32-ounce “All-Day Adventure […]
Reno’s Clear Capital acquires Finland-based tech startup
CubiCasa’s mobile capture technology can be used without prior training by anyone with a smartphone. Courtesy CubiCasa NNBW staff report Reno-based real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital announced last […]
Reno startup lands big government contracts to track emissions data
Adam Kramer was hired as CEO Ledger8760 in April; previously, he was EVP of strategy at Switch. Courtesy Photo By Kaleb Roedel There’s an old platitude in the business world: what […]
Reno-based IoT startup CoWorkR acquired by R-Zero
Elizabeth Redmond Courtesy Photo NNBW staff report Biosafety tech company R-Zero recently acquired Reno-based IoT company CoWorkr. It marks the first acquisition for Salt Lake City-based R-Zero, which is fresh […]
Reno fintech startups see demand erupt as pandemic speeds up digital transactions
Photo: Adobe Stock By Kaleb Roedel In the spring of 2020, Chris Hsu’s financial technology startup, Zibo, did a friends-and-family launch of its first product, a banking and payment platform for […]
Cashless is king: 2 Reno tech startups assist businesses with contactless payments
Eric Liao, co-founder of Drank, said Nevada’s business-friendly tax structure was “an added benefit” when it came to relocating the startup to the Silver State. Courtesy Photo By Kaleb Roedel In […]
Reno startup FreeByrd helps entrepreneurs build online business
Cam Bannister (CEO), left, and Derik Bannister (CPO) are co-founders of FreeByrd. By Kaleb Roedel A few years ago, Cam Bannister, a traveling hair stylist from Reno, was on Instagram when […]
Reno startup Nevaka earns $50,000 AngelNV investment
Nevaka co-founders Chris Paris, left, and Mark Aston, right, hold their runner-up check after the May 8 AngelNV event. Courtesy photo NNBW staff report Nearly 50 investors awarded $300,000 to […]