There’s an growing industry for single women, who know they want to be mothers, but have yet to find would-be fathers. CCTV America’s Karina Huber reported from New York City about one start-up working to help women beat the biological clock as they wait for motherhood.
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A new technology developed by British start-up Pavegen harvests energy from people’s footsteps and converts it into electricity. The invention was last tested in Brazil on a football pitch. CCTV America’s Lucrecia Franco reported the story from Rio de Janeiro.
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Colombia and Chile are leading the world in entrepreneurship. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, the two developing countries scored higher than the United States when it came to the number of people working to launch new businesses. CCTV’s Michelle Begue reported […]
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Startups have a high failure rate. When it comes to culinary startups, there are unique challenges such as expensive equipment, health and safety regulations and the ability to lure consumers away from well-established brands. All of these together can deter chefs. One way food entrepreneurs […]
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Amid fierce market competition for computer and phone apps, companies are looking for any edge they can get. One Colombian startup is seeing success in the children’s education market and some are crediting the youngest member of its editorial team. CCTV America’s Michelle Begue reported […]
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Tech entrepreneurs have been converging on an area better known for surfing waves than surfing the web. Southern California boasts some of the finest engineering schools in the world, which makes the L.A. area a talent-rich environment for tech startups. Southern California is now considered […]
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Many young Chinese entrepreneurs in the United States have caught the technology bug. They’re starting their own companies in record numbers, often choosing Silicon Valley as the place to incubate their startups. One of these entrepreneurs is Bruce Yang, who built a social network for people who […]
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It’s no secret that tech startups have become one of today’s most lucrative business ventures. Another industry that’s gaining momentum is social entrepreneurship, creating companies that aim to solve some of the world’s toughest challenges. CCTV Ameirca’s Shraysi Tandon reported on one program aimed at […]
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When the first wave of the internet washed over us with the dot com revolution in the late 1990s, the number of women in technology was few and far between. But one female entrepreneur was such a standout in the technology field, dubbed by the […]
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It’s called quite simply, Factory and it’s become the new German home of several little-known startups from around the globe. So why are tech firms, Twitter, Mozilla and Soundcloud moving in with them? CCTV America’s Jack Barton traveled to Berlin to explore this innovative tech project.
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Walk down a busy street in China or Thailand, it’s not hard to find food vendors selling a variety of crispy, crunchy and occasionally, juicy insects. However, in the U.S., such sights are rare to non-existent. But eating insects could become a trend if consumers […]
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Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak, who designed both the Apple I and Apple II computers in the late 1970s, offers his tips to tech companies just starting out.
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In California, cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles are well-known for their tech scenes. A new crop of tech savvy startups are working hard to put the city Fresno on the technology map. CCTV America’s Mark Niu reports.
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The Miami technology start-up scene is heating up highly in part because of its connections to Latin America. CCTV’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
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Over the past five years, airlines in the U.S. have been consolidating. Four major carriers now account for 82 percent of U.S. capacity.
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Recycle, re-use and re-profit. It’s a relatively new business model that has had its challenges, particularly with re-profit.
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As demand for global energy continues to skyrocket, many experts believe the world is facing an energy crisis. The International Energy Agency estimates that $48 trillion of investment will be needed between now and 2035 to ensure the world has enough energy to meet the […]
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Ukraine’s economy has taken a beating in recent months because of tensions with Russia. But there’s one industry that’s proving to be a bright spot. CCTV’s Roee Ruttenberg explains.
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Business correspondent Rachelle Akuffo introduces our new segment ‘Starting Block’ highlighting innovation in startup businesses.
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CGTN America’s “Starting Block” is looking for startups around the world, with the potential to make a global impact. We go behind the buzz of trends to find out what makes successful entrepreneurs tick. Pitch us on why we should feature your company!
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Cyberbullying is a growing problem due to the increasing pervasiveness of social networks, where comments can become cruel, and lead to tragic outcomes. But because it’s a problem that stems from technology, one tech startup believes tech should also play a part in finding solutions. […]
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