In our “KnerdCast” series, we meet with entrepreneurs in NYC who are doing awesome things with technology. This week: a company that’s using powerful new hardware to keep older computers running and relevant. Check out the video wrap-up we made using Prezi; full interview text is below. Meet Jonathan Hefter…. READ MORE
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Barry Silbert, CEO of SecondMarket. Like Knewton, SecondMarket was recently selected as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. Barry’s also one of our neighbors in the NYC tech scene, so we were excited to hear a bit more about his company’s mission,… READ MORE
Remember the good ole days of the slide rule, the typewriter, the Model T, the first cell phone? Yes, technology has come a long way. Each and every day, we take advantage of countless technological advancements. But what about the technologies that are being invented, tested, and implemented as we… READ MORE
Today the World Economic Forum at Davos announced its list of Technology Pioneers for 2011. The award goes to high performing companies committed to making a lasting impact on the state of the world, and we at Knewton are honored to be the first education company ever selected. We’re excited… READ MORE
Amy McDowell is the VP, Web Marketing at Knewton and an MBA student at Columbia. She loves thinking of ways to spread the word about Knewton’s GMAT course and LSAT course. – As a current full-time student in Columbia Business School’s executive MBA program and a full-time online marketing maverick… READ MORE
It’s great to learn about new companies that cut against the grain, so we were excited when Joanna (a stellar Knewton TA) told us about Encountour. Josh Egan is the co-founder; last week we tracked him down to answer a few questions. – What’s the goal of Encountour? What kind… READ MORE
