Down, not out: is the heart of technology still beating? (Postscript).In technology, the road to success is long and bumpy bump·y adj. bump·i·er, bump·i·est 1. Covered with or full of bumps: a bumpy country road. 2. Marked by bumps and jolts; rough: a bumpy flight. . Last year, those bumps took its toll on companies large and small as CEOs of corporations and start-ups struggled to stay on course in what was a watershed watershed, elevation or divide separating the catchment area, or drainage basin, of one river system or group of river systems from another system or group of systems. The term is also often used synonymously with drainage basin. year for the industry. Shaken out and downsized, technology is hoping to make a comeback. In the March issue, BLACK ENTERPRISE takes the pulse of technology. Find out when tech will recover, and which sectors will lead the resurgence. This year, BE made the trek to Silicon Valley--the heart of the industry--to talk to the players about financing, trends, and a host of other issues. We put it all together in what, we hope, will be an insightful and informative roundtable discussion. But CEOs and venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. aren't the only tech digerati The "digital elite." People who are extremely knowledgeable about computers. It often refers to the movers and shakers in the industry. Digerati is the high-tech equivalent of "literati," which refers to scholars and intellectuals, or "glitterati," the rich and famous. around. Celebrities like Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley (born September 13, 1964) is an author, journalist, political commentator, and talk show host. Early years One of ten children, Smiley was born in Gulfport, Mississippi. have also been preaching the gospel of technological access. Check out what he has to say about how it can help you succeed. Finally, if you've always wanted to know what makes a good Website, we've got the answer. Our experts pick the winner of the BE Website Makeover Contest and unveil the new site in the March issue. Even if your Website didn't make the cut, we are sure this issue of BE will provide you with solid information that will make you a winner. DO YOU HAVE A STORY IDEA? Many of our best story ideas come from you, the readers of BLACK ENTERPRISE. We want you to keep telling us what you need to see in the magazine to help you launch and grow your business, advance your career, and build personal wealth. Help us set the agenda. Send your ideas and suggestions to the following editors at BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10011-4399; fax: 212-886-9610; e-mail: beeditor@blackenterprise.com BUSINESS/ECONOMIC NEWS Newspoints c/o Alan Hughes Alan John Hughes (born 4 April 1951 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland)[1] is an Irish former cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler<ref name="CAP" />, he played five times for the Ireland cricket team between 1979 and 1982 ; e-mail: hughesa@blackenterprise.com BUSINESS OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT Enterprise c/o Alan Hughes; e-mail: hughesa@blackenterprise.com CAREERS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Powerplay c/o Sonia Alleyne; e-mail: alleynes@blackenterprise.com CONSUMER & PERSONAL AFFAIRS Shopsmart & Lifestyle c/o Sonia Alleyne; e-mail: alleynes@blackenterprise.com INSPIRATION Motivation c/o Alfred E. Edmond; e-mail: edmonda@blackenterprise.com PERSONAL FINANCE/INVESTING Moneywise c/o Matthew S Matthew one of the twelve disciples. [N.T.: Matthew] See : Evangelism . Scott; e-mail: scottm@blackenterprise.com TECHNOLOGY Techwatch c/o Sonya A. Donaldson; e-mail: donaldsons@blackenterprise.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Include your name, address, and daytime phone number for confirmation. We reserve the right to edit correspondence for clarity and space. Write to: Letters, BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10011-4399; fax: 212-886-9610; e-mail: beletters@blackenterprise.com. |
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