Black, Hispanic, Asian and female startup founders represented just 14% of all Arizona companies that received outside funding in the past two years, a Business Journal analysis of Crunchbase data found.
Arizona
AZ Big Media: Insurtech company Matic expands to Phoenix, creates 50 new jobs
Matic moves into its 6,000 square foot office space in April at Uptown Phoenix’s LINK, creating 50 local, full-time jobs over the course of its initial expansion.
AZ Big Media: 18 of Arizona’s most influential minority business leaders
Az Business celebrates the amazing melting pot that defines Arizona business as we cast a spotlight on some of the most influential diverse and minority business leaders in the state.
AZ Big Media: General Motors is bringing new tech jobs to Chandler
The Chandler IT Innovation Center is one of the four GM technology hubs located across the country. These centers are designed to help develop GM’s products as it moves towards an all-electric future.
AZ Inno: StartupAZ names new CEO, awards grant funding
StartupAZ Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping launch new companies in Arizona, has announced that Diana Vowels would take over as the new CEO of the organization.
Phoenix Business Journal: Semiconductor startup Moov signs lease for new HQ in Tempe
Moov is slotted to occupy a big space in a new East Valley office building.
AZ Big Media: Here’s what factories of the future will look like
As part of a statewide plan to attract high-tech industry, Arizona State University is building five science and technology centers that will help shape the factories of the future. ASU’s role in the New Economy Initiative is to lend its muscle as a research powerhouse to industry partners, keeping manufacturing on the cutting edge.
AZ Big Media: Web 3.0: Here’s what it is and how it will impact you
The latest tech buzzword being bandied about: Web 3.0.
But what exactly is it?
In a nutshell, it’s going to be your future internet.
AZ Inno: Arizona’s Institute of Automated Mobility (IAM) pioneers national playbook for AV technology
Just months after taking office, Gov. Doug Ducey issued a bold declaration recognizing the importance of emerging transportation technologies, stating: “(Arizona) has a shared vision that the future of transportation and commerce relies on innovative technologies that could result in more passenger and pedestrian safety, increase mobility options and foster economic productivity..”
Phoenix Business Journal: Arizona companies help Ukrainian employees from afar as war with Russia continues
Ukraine has built a reputation as a hotbed for software development talent and several Arizona companies have built up teams there over the years.
