What we learned at BlogHer
Wow, what an event! We had a wonderful time at BlogHer Entrepreneurs 13 last week, the event we hosted with BlogHer for budding women entrepreneurs. To say that we met some interesting people would be an understatement – we were blown away by the creativity, ideas and entrepreneurial spirit shared by the speakers and attendees. … Read more
A Virtual Choir for the Ages at TED2013
Is there an equation to making a brilliant musical experience? We think Eric Whitacre might have found at least one such formula: 100 live choir members made up of singers from choirs at California State University, Long Beach Campus, California State University, Fullerton Campus and Riverside City College, + 30 singers from 28 different countries … Read more
Breaking Down Barriers: An Interview with Lisa Stone, Co-Founder of BlogHer
As I mentioned in a post earlier this week, we had a chance to chat with BlogHer co-founder Lisa Stone in advance of BlogHer Entrepreneurs, a terrific event designed to give would-be business owners the push (and guidance) they need to get off the ground. Skype has the honor of hosting the event this Thursday … Read more
Make Your Big Break – Show Your Skills on Simon Cowell’s New Channel “The You Generation”
Do all of your friends say you can sing like an angel? Do your cakes and cookies make your best pals sigh with delight? Does everybody say you do an amazing impression of President Obama? Do you think that you could be the best in the world at dog training, BMX bike riding, stand-up comedy, … Read more
From Mexico City to Manchester, Skype and Peace One Day Host Student SkypeTalks
One of my favorite early grade school memories was having a pen pal. Every year, my teacher would present each student with a profile of another student who lived in another town across the nation. I would immediately begin writing to my pen pal, asking them questions like: “What is the weather like where you … Read more
Skype for Windows Phone 8 updated, now with HD Video!
Today we have released an update for the Skype for Windows Phone 8 Preview, version 2.4 In this release, we focused on increasing quality & reliability while also adding new capabilities based on customer feedback. Get the updated version now from Windows Phone Store. Here are just a few of the new capabilities you can … Read more
Skype Brings Together Bands and Fans at SXSW 2013
Over the past weekend, hordes of music fans and artists once again gathered together in Austin, Texas for the 27th annual SXSW Music Conference. The days were jam packed with people from around the world in the music industry, eager to share their experiences and stories with one another. Music truly brings people together, just … Read more
Skype hosting BlogHer Entrepreneurs this week – join us!
This Thursday and Friday, Skype is hosting an event that we’re really excited about — the third annual BlogHer Entrepreneurs conference — where budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to network with and learn from some of Silicon Valley’s leading movers and shakers. The event will take place March 21-22 at the Microsoft Conference Center, 1065 La Avenida … Read more
