Earlier today, Startup Weekend and Startup America announced their merger to form UP Global. We bring you more information on what it means for Connecticut and our Innovation Ecosystem.

“Busy” – a word that every entrepreneur knows all too well. Unfortunately, “busy” doesn’t always mean “productive.” How can you manage your complex projects in a way that makes the most sense for you and your team? Start by reading this article! We’ve narrowed it down to the easiest techniques to implement, that offer the highest benefit for you and your venture.

This June, join the Fairfield startup community in a weekend-long event designed to help you take your idea to the next level. Register for Fairfield’s first Startup Weekend today!

No two startups are identical – but they are often similar. As an entrepreneur, you’ll find that carving your own path to success can leave you with a lot of questions. As part of our mission to help you succeed, we’re taking your questions, and reaching out to industry experts for the answers. Have a question of your own? Submit it here, and stay tuned for the answer.

This week’s question is on a taboo topic: When startup members get together, who pays for lunch? Does an investor carry more responsibility than a budding entrepreneur? For this question, we asked a handful of experts. Find out what htey had to say here.

This week, we met up with Selby Nimrod, a startup community newcomer. Artgogo is a mobile platform that allows artists to share their work with the broader community. Pitching for the first time at last month’s LaunchHaven event, Selby took home first prize, which included a ticket to Startup Weekend Stamford. After taking the first place prize again at SW Stamford, she’s moving forward with her venture. Learn more about Selby and Artgogo here.