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Despite all the various communication tools we have at our disposal - email, Skype, phone, video conferencing, instant messaging - nothing beats a face-to-face meeting. And when it comes to

Any time a startup's blog is updated with news of funding, it's a good thing. But when that funding is some thirteen years in the making, it's particularly noteworthy. FluidInfo

Over the past few weeks, we've highlighted some tips and tricks for polishing your elevator and email pitch. If a pitch is designed to deliver a succinct presentation of your

The idea that PowerPoint is evil is not new. But on Monday, the New York Times rekindled discussions about the pitfalls of its use during presentations when it published a

Last week, we wrote about the art of the elevator pitch, that short and hopefully impactful speech one should be prepared to give. But face-to-face interactions aren't always possible, and

What a better way to welcome our newest writer at ReadWriteStart than to have the fortune of showcasing her work in the ReadWriteStart Weekly Wrapup? Turns out that Audrey Watters

The elevator door opens. And there stands your ideal investor. It's the chance of a lifetime. But that chance only lasts as long as the elevator ride - you have

The media feeding frenzy around the newly released Apple iPad has finally reached critical mass as the device was unveiled to the masses today in San Francisco. Some people love

As a leader in the Pittsburgh investment scene, long-time entrepreneur Mel Pirchesky is now using his experience to coach startups on fundraising and business strategies. According to his company Eagle