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Microsoft Power Platform – additional resources for startups

Monday, May 18, 2020 By Microsoft for Startups

Following our post last week introducing the availability of Microsoft Power Platform for our in-program startups, we have some addition information and useful resources for you.

Microsoft Power Platform Available Free to Member Startups

Thursday, May 14, 2020 By Microsoft Startups

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All new and current startups will receive access to Microsoft Power Platform.

Updated: Friday, May 15, 2020

PreCog Systems leverages IoT to combat the spread of the virus

Monday, May 11, 2020 By Daniel Sevitt

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PreCog Systems was founded in 2017 to provide services to industries including national security, law enforcement, border control, airport and port flow and counter terrorism.

Jeff Ma Takes Helm of Microsoft for Startups Global Team

Thursday, May 7, 2020 By Microsoft Startups

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Today, we are proud to announce that Jeff Ma has joined Microsoft as General Manager of Microsoft for Startups supporting our global efforts around the world.

Guest Post: Whiteboard Coordinator Helps Combat Crisis with Thermal Scanning Solution

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 By Microsoft for Startups

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Guest post: Whiteboard Coordinator deploys privacy-first computer vision and cloud solutions for scalable COVID-19 screening in hospitals, businesses, and wherever people gather.

A survival guide for CTOs: Answering essential questions for every startup

Thursday, April 23, 2020 By Daniel Sevitt

Microsoft for Startups is delighted to partner with Techstars to help provide valuable information for the startup, investor and entrepreneur communities.

Stronger Together: startup resiliency, community and courage in the face of adversity

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 By Meredith Powell

Pandemic Startup Stronger Together

Since the beginning of the pandemic crisis, the startup ecosystem has experienced massive upheaval. But also, it’s exhibited inspiring resiliency and agility in the face of change.. We’ve curated a set of resources to help everyone access valuable support faster. Listed offerings are free of charge and available to all.

Microsoft for Startups celebrates female founders on International Women’s Day 2020

Sunday, March 8, 2020 By Jeana Jorgensen

At Microsoft, and in the Microsoft for Startups program, the themes of #generationequality and #genderequality are absolutely part of our guiding principles. Happy International Women’s Day to all of us. We’re only just getting started!

Interview a Founder – M.H. Lines of Automaton

Thursday, March 5, 2020 By Daniel Sevitt

With International Women’s Day coming up this weekend, we continue our series of interviews with female founders of startups and the impact they are having on the tech ecosystem. This time I had the…

Landlord Studio brings professional property management services to DIY landlords

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 By Daniel Sevitt

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Charles Chan, CEO of Landlord Studio, was looking for simpler and less time-consuming ways to manage his own rental property. So, he set out to design his own app. He custom-built Property Buddy, but, like compound interest, it dramatically grew into the one-stop web and mobile app now called Landlord Studio.