Brian Barth, founder and CEO of the fintech startup Uplift, has spent more than two decades in the travel and tourism sector, driven by a passion for adventure and the desire to help people make the memories of a lifetime. These dual motivations inspired Brian and fellow-founder Stu Kelly to create Uplift, a Buy Now, […]
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One year ago, Chris Hsu and co-founders Gregor Watson and Rob Bloemker teamed up to create a fintech startup that would revolutionize how independent landlords handle financial services. As a former US Army captain-turned landlord, Chris wanted to develop a solution for the challenges he faced in the real estate and rental and leasing sector.
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Life in Northern Nevada comes with endless reasons to get outdoors. From hiking to trail running, bicycling to kayaking, there’s no better place to stay active. Winter sports abound, too, including skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. (And this is, by no means, an exhaustive list!) Participating in these activities provides expansive views of the sublime Sierra
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If you’re the parent of a profoundly gifted child, then there’s one school you must know about: Davidson Academy. It provides unparalleled secondary education opportunities for the top one percent of students. Located on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno, enrollees gain access to custom-tailored learning. This includes grade placement based on achievement
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Northern Nevada’s business-friendly environment continues to attract an expanding contingent of tech entrepreneurs and startups. These individuals and companies are thinking outside of the box (and away from New York, San Jose, and San Francisco) to establish new locations. They realize that Reno-Tahoe represents a burgeoning innovation center with many attractive opportunities and amenities. Take,
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The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), established by a cohort of judges in 1937, has worked tirelessly over the past eight decades to address issues specific to the family justice and juvenile court systems. The NCJFCJ has been affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno, since 1964. It was housed on
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Since 2011, The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum Reno has been a beacon of science and math education for Northern Nevada. The 67,000 square-foot museum in the heart of downtown engages visitors of all ages with permanent and traveling exhibits, lectures, and live demonstrations. The Discovery is a private non-profit that remains committed to
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Whether you long to fly down freshly groomed slopes sparkling in the sunshine or race on a dog sled along a forested trail, you’ll find endless opportunities in Reno-Tahoe. Of course, cold-weather fun doesn’t stop there. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa under the stars before gliding onto one of the area’s many outdoor ice-skating
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Figure Technologies has had a momentous past two years. The company launched in January 2018, ramping up operations and raising more than $50 million by March. Their locations in San Francisco, Texas, and Montana, soon supported a staff of 105. By December 2018, they felt ready to expand further. They’ve done so by coming to
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From tech innovators to major automotive manufacturers, influential enterprises have taken root in Reno-Sparks in recent years and are driving the creation of a new emerging technology hub in the West. In January 2018, Blockchains, LLC, closed on 67,125 acres in Sparks, cementing the company’s move to Northern Nevada. By June, workers moved into its
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