by Chris Heivly | Jun 1, 2018 | Events, People
As was shared a few months ago, Techstars is running a new insurtech accelerator in partnership with MetLife in Cary, NC this summer. We (and by we I mean MJ and Brad) are hiring four Associates for the program. Here is the official notice . . . . . Techstars is...
by Chris Heivly | Feb 2, 2017 | Community, My Thoughts, News, People
I am excited to announce a new gig for me. For the first time in over 10 years, I will be working for a company. Yes, I am hitching my wagon to the man. But first a little background. I wrote a month ago about the need to establish, curate and engage with your...
by Chris Heivly | Nov 11, 2016 | News, People
It’s been about 2 months since my sabbatical and that long since I have written for this blog, or for INC magazine, or crafted a new Tweet. Yep, 8 weeks or about 60 days. Miss me? Well I missed writing but I did not miss the deadlines. What did I learn from...
by Chris Heivly | Aug 16, 2016 | News, People
I am stealing a phrase from noted investor, blogger and friend, Brad Feld — “Digital Sabbath”. Last week I made the decision to put my writing, tweeting, speaking, guest posting & commenting on hold for 45 days. If not a sabbath. let’s...
by Chris Heivly | Jun 5, 2015 | People
If this headline has you confused – I understand – stay with me for a few short paragraphs. I have debated back and forth inside my head whether I should promote a Tedx talk I did last year at Duke. My process is, if I am in doubt then don’t do it....
by Chris Heivly | Dec 8, 2014 | People
What is your favorite part of being an entrepreneur? I mentioned that I spent a weekend with 17 outstanding teenage startup founders in St. Louis. The passion and lack of fear is obvious. But there is more. There is no crap, just good kids doing cool things. Ryan was...