Startup Junkie

The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator (AGCA) has launched its 10-week hybrid program for 10 global startups focused on cycling tech innovation. Recently, we heard from a UK-based company, and now we turn to Bentonville, where Alex De La Fuente is developing Hightag.

As the Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator kicks into gear, we are highlighting companies participating in the program. Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis speaks with Uri Meirovich, one of the minds behind U.K.-based Skarper, a company that aims to revolutionize the analog-to-e-bike conversion process.

The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator, or AGCA, is officially launched in Bentonville. The initiative, a co-effort of the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) and Startup Junkie, aims to attract a cohort of 10 startups from North America, Europe and Asia.

Startup Junkie will host a pitch competition during HonorFest this weekend where participants can pitch new products, services, or business ideas in 60 seconds for a chance to win one of two $1,000 prizes.

One way that the Arkansas Economic Development Commission can help small businesses start, grow, and flourish is through awarding grants.

In today’s excerpt of I Am Northwest Arkansas, we hear from Dexter Caffey, the founder of Smart Eye Technology, a company who uses facial recognition to protect data.

In this week's edition of the "Northwest Arkansas Business Journal," we hear from former cybersecurity executive and resident entrepreneur Sajan Gautam. Host Paul Gatling caught up with Gautam at a recent event hosted by the Fuel Accelerator.

An accelerator is hosting a 10-week program focused on cybersecurity in Bentonville. Startup Junkie’s Fuel Accelerator has worked with entrepreneurs and startups over the last 6 years, with a recent focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Darian Harris said a gap they have seen in the business to business market is utilizing AI and machine learning to improve cybersecurity.

The Techstars Startup Weekend Northwest Arkansas will bring together peopl ewith ideas and people who can help make ideas reality. The weekend is Friday August 26th through the 28th.

A collaboration between Art Ventures and Startup Junkie emphasizes the similarities between business startups and artists. The collaboration also means a chance to see some of Jeffry Cantu's art in an unexpected place.