On Thursday May 31 from 6 PM until 7:30 PM, Hackers and Hustlers at Work in Progress gives Vegas developers and entrepreneurs a chance to network and connect in a new way. Here are the deets: Hackers and Hustlers Thursday, May 31 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Work in Progress 317 S 6th St Tickets: […]
Another Pitch Night Announced! Here’s How to Save Your Place
Work in Progress Coworking in Downtown Las Vegas has announced another Pitch Night! Local startups seeking investor funding get their shot on Thursday, June 28th – but before you mark your calendar, you should know that there are new requirements for anyone who wants to pitch. In order to pitch to investors on Pitch Night, […]
Zappos 2018 Coding Challenge & Networking Event
On Wednesday, May 23, Zappos is hosting their annual Coding Challenge and Networking Event in their brand new downtown coworking space. Join coding enthusiasts and Zappos engineers from 6 PM until about 10 PM for an evening of development, nachos, and techy fun. This event is sponsored by Zappos Tech and Recruiting, which is also […]
Pitch Night at Work in Progress Coworking on Monday April 9
Startups, clear your calendars! There’s an open pitch night at Work in Progress Coworking in Downtown Las Vegas coming up on Monday, April 9. A group of investors will be in attendance at 6:30 PM to listen to pitches from Las Vegas startups. If you’re not a tech company, that’s okay! Startups of all kinds […]
How to Get Into the Las Vegas Tech Scene
The tech community in Las Vegas is growing, and there are lots of ways that you can get involved! You don’t have to be particularly tech savvy to make a meaningful contribution to the Vegas tech community, either. There’s plenty of room for people with other skills to help, whether you’re totally into team building […]
Get Ready for the BattleBorn Hackathon from March 3-12
Conquer real challenges and win real money at the upcoming BattleBorn hackathon! The hackathon is a series of events for developers, engineers, data scientists, and creative entrepreneurs who come together to prototype solutions for the mining industry, whether they have any experience in mining or not. Barrick provides the challenges, the mentors and the current […]
Check Out UNLV’s Engineering Showcase on Thursday, December 7th
On Thursday, December 7th, UNLV’s Howard R. Hughes engineering students compete in the Freed & Harriet Cox Senior Design Competition. The event is open to the public, so check it out. Doors are open from 8:00 AM through 12:30 PM, and then 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. This video was provided courtesy of UNLV to […]
AFwerX Comes to Vegas – Hiring Event November 16
Air Force tech innovator AFwerX, a branch of DEFENSEWERX, is moving in near UNLV. AFwerX acts like a connector between the Air Force (including the Air Force Research Labs and the USAF Warfare Center) and the people who create problem-solving technologies. Here’s the basic idea: The Air Force recognizes that there are a lot of […]
Startup Weekend is Back on November 10, 11, and 12
Techstars’ ever popular Startup Weekend event is back in at the Innevation Center in Las Vegas on November 10th, 11th and 12th. You can get your tickets here, but there’s a promo code at the bottom of this post to save you some cash, so scroll down before you buy. If you’re a solo entrepreneur looking […]
Switch’s IPO Shines the Spotlight on Vegas Technology
If you’re at all involved with the Vegas tech scene, you’re probably familiar with Switch and their seriously cool data centers. You may have even taken a tour of their campus, or perhaps you’ve been to a Meetup or something like Startup Weekend in the Innevation center. The big news about Switch is that they […]