It might sound counterintuitive, but the large, well-established companies of today are a key contributor to our thriving startup ecosystem. There is a virtuous circle of innovation, investment, and mergers and acquisitions between established technology players and new entrants that repeats itself over and over, generating continued growth and innovation in the technology sector – […]
As Congress considers changing merger rules, remember the current system works well for startups. In fact, now is the best time to be an entrepreneur: U.S. startups raised $69 billion from investors in Q1 of 2021—41% more than the previous record. CCIA recently hosted experts from the fields of law, entrepreneurship, and economics, including A. […]
Thanks to a myriad of tech platforms that offer free tools and services, more Americans than ever before have a launch pad to start and operate their own businesses. According to Upwork’s annual study, 77% of freelancers says technology has made it easier to find freelance work. In addition to finding work through technology, freelancers can also get funding […]
Last week, the Department of Justice and Stanford University held a public workshop to examine the intersection of venture capital and antitrust law. As panels of investors and legal experts discussed the issue, one common notion stuck out: investment funding behind tech startups is healthy and growing. This strength of venture capital is opening the door to new […]
Hostility to innovation and technology diminishes the incredible Internet-enabled opportunities that leading tech services provide: empowering consumers, driving prices down and increasing choice, and providing platforms to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It has given us a golden era of entertainment, knowledge, and everything from fashion startups, to booming mom and pop stores, to the latest app.
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