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Nickie Louise

Nickie is a writer, editor, and co-founder of TechStartups.com based in the Washington Metropolitan Area. She covers early-stage startups, AI, emerging technologies, cryptocurrencies, gaming, and gadgets. When she’s not writing about innovation, Nickie enjoys crafts, spending time with her family and children, hiking, and exploring God’s majestic creation.


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Top tech startup news stories you need to know this Monday, April 16
Nickie Louise Posted On April 16, 2018


Good morning! Here are some of the top tech startup news stories today Monday, April 16. Samsung is joining the blockchain party. The world’s biggest maker of smartphones and semiconductors is turning to blockchain,  the technology behind cryptocurrencies, to track […]


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Goldman acquires personal finance and budgeting app startup Clarity Money
Nickie Louise Posted On April 15, 2018


Wall Street giant, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., has acquired startup Clarity Money, the company said in a release. The terms for the deal were not disclosed. Goldman’s goal is to expand its online no-fee personal loans platform, Marcus, and expand its revenue […]


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Genetic blockchain startup DNAtix conducted the first successful transfer of DNA Sequence over the Ethereum Blockchain
Nickie Louise Posted On April 15, 2018


The healthcare world is undergoing a paradigm shift from generic medicine to a personal, tailor made medicine. The emphasis has also shift  from reactive treatment to disease prevention, proactive and predictive care. How will we achieve this? By genetic digital […]


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Michigan startups received over $1.3 billion investment from Renaissance Venture Capital Fund
Nickie Louise Posted On April 14, 2018


Michigan startup scene is on fire. Recent trends show rapid growth in the entrepreneurial and investment activities in the the state. As of 2017, there are 140 active venture-backed startups in Michigan. According to the 2017 report from Michigan Venture Capital Association, […]


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What Business Owners Should Know About the Future of “Smart Cities”
Nickie Louise Posted On April 13, 2018


In 1962 the television show “The Jetsons” was first introduced to the public. The fun-loving show is based upon a futuristic family set in a futuristic city and featured flying cars, robot maids, and shorter workweeks at futuristic jobs. When […]


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Venture capitalist and tech billionaire Tim Draper predicts bitcoin will reach $250,000 by 2022
Nickie Louise Posted On April 13, 2018


Venture capitalist and tech investor, Tim Draper, confirmed Friday afternoon that he predicts bitcoin will reach $250,000 by 2022. “I’m thinking $250,000 a bitcoin by 2022,” Draper said on Reddit. “Believe it. They’re going to think you’re crazy, but believe […]


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Top 200 Startups to Watch in 2018
Nickie Louise Posted On April 13, 2018


Have you ever wondered how many startups are there in the world? According to research carried out by GemConsortium and Seed-DB, a total of 305 million startups are created annually by 472 million entrepreneurs worldwide. Of these 305 million startups, […]


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Hybrid-cloud startup Sensu raises $10 million to fund product development and beef up its sales & marketing operations
Nickie Louise Posted On April 13, 2018


As enterprises move from in-house data centers to the cloud, there is increasing demands for organizations to monitor the health of their critical applications and supporting infrastructure. One-year old Sensu is a new startup that makes open-source software to help organizations monitor critical […]


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Chinese authorities used Facial recognition AI to catch fugitive among 60,000 concert-goers in China
Nickie Louise Posted On April 13, 2018


Brave new world! Welcome to the world of artificial intelligence (A)! Of course we are not at a point in the English author Aldous Huxley’s novel titled:”Brave New World.” Brave New World is a dystopian novel published in 1932. The novel is […]


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Microsoft selected startup Octopai, the developer of the first cross-platform metadata search engine, to participate in its Global Scale-Up program
Nickie Louise Posted On April 13, 2018


Understanding data journey is one of the biggest challenges facing enterprises today. With the proliferation of heterogeneous systems from different vendors, the question is, how do you make sense of data that travel across multiple systems and different platforms? Metadata, […]


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Top tech startup news stories you need to know this Friday, April 13
Nickie Louise Posted On April 13, 2018


Good morning! Here are some of the top tech startup news stories today Friday, April 13. Spotify acquired licensing startup Loudr. The Swedish streaming giant, Spotify, has acquired Loudr. The San Francisco-based startup Loudr allows people and companies to “easily obtain mechanical […]


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Augmented Reality Is Changing Industries From Real Estate To Medicine [Infographic]
Nickie Louise Posted On April 12, 2018


Imagine walking into a museum and being able to use your phone to see the exhibits come to life. Or imagine standing in the makeup aisle and using your phone to see what color nail polish would look best on […]


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Blockchain set to disrupt trillion-dollar freelance job market
Nickie Louise Posted On April 12, 2018


Blockchain is on fire and nothing gets in its way. The technology that underpins blockchain and other cryptocurrency has the potential to disrupt many traditional industries. Blockchain is set to transform the way we do business. The freelance job market is not […]


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Cloud-based subscription software startup Zuora had a strong debut on Wall Street with share jumps nearly 43% on first day of trading
Nickie Louise Posted On April 12, 2018


Wall Street loves the San Mateo, California-based cloud-based subscription software startup. Zuora stock opened at $20 a share, above its Wednesday night pricing of $14 a share, and jumps nearly 43% on first day of trading to close at $20. Zuora priced […]


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Local fresh food delivery startup Local Crate raises $1.4 million to accelerate growth and expand market
Nickie Louise Posted On April 12, 2018


There is a steady rise in the “Buy Local” movement especially when it comes to supporting local farmers. Even with the success of startups like HelloFresh, there is a still a growing need to support local businesses and farmers. Small […]


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Bitcoin defies gravity and surges $1,000 in 30 minutes to above $8,000
Nickie Louise Posted On April 12, 2018


Bitcoin is back! In just 30 minutes, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency surged over 17 percent with a gain over of $1000 to reach $8,000, according to crypto trading site, Coinbase. The sudden rise in Bitcoin brought back traders and […]


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This new NASA video will take you on a breathtaking tour of the moon in 4K resolution
Nickie Louise Posted On April 12, 2018


NASA just released a new video of the moon in an all-new 4K resolution. The video posted on YouTube, is simply breathtaking. It features over half a dozen locations of interest in stunning 4K resolution. The new video was made possible […]


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WeWork is buying China’s co-working startup Naked Hub for $400 million
Nickie Louise Posted On April 12, 2018


The New York-based unicorn startup, WeWork, is acquiring a fellow Chinese co-working startup, Naked Hub, for about $400 million as part of its continued expansion effort in the world’s most populous country. WeWork is currently the largest global co-working company. According to […]


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Top tech startup news stories you need to know this Thursday, April 12
Nickie Louise Posted On April 12, 2018


Good morning! Here are some of the top tech startup news stories today Thursday, April 12. WeWork is buying China’s Naked Hub for $400 Million. The New York-based startup, WeWork, is acquiring a fellow Chinese co-working startup, Naked Hub, for […]


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Boeing and Rolls-Royce invest in UK space engine startup, Reaction Engines
Nickie Louise Posted On April 11, 2018


Reaction Engines Limited (REL), the leader in advanced propulsion systems, announced it has received investment of $37.5 million from both Boeing and Rolls-Royce with participation from Baillie Gifford Asset Management and Woodford Investment Management. In a separate announcement, Boeing said its […]


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