The App Association is a global trade association for small and medium-sized technology companies. Our members are entrepreneurs, innovators, and independent developers within the global app ecosystem that engage with verticals across every industry. We work with and for our members to promote a policy environment that rewards and inspires innovation while providing resources that help them raise capital, create jobs, and continue to build incredible technology.
Yesterday, digital health platform Teladoc became the first major doctor-on-request company to hit the New York Stock Exchange. The Dallas-based telemedicine company connects users with health care providers via phone or online video consultation, mostly for mild medical issues and short-term prescriptions. Teladoc had a healthy first day on the NYSE [...]
If you work in a modern office, chances are you’ve heard about employers putting on health or fitness challenge for the staff. It’s not surprising that so many companies and organizations are looking for ways to improve the well-being of their team. Studies show that a healthier employee works better. [...]
I have always been interested in politics. I was student body president of my high school…as well as band president (I am that cool). In my junior year of high school, I went to the American Legion Buckeye Boys weeklong mock state government and leadership camp. In college, I became [...]
Today, the SEC broadly expands the ability of startups to finance new projects through crowdfunding. Private equity companies are now allowed to raise up to 50 million dollars through non-accredited investors. Until now, regulations made it difficult for companies to attract substantial early stage funding without ceding control to VCs [...]
Today, ACT | The App Association was named to the Online Trust Alliance's 2015 Honor Roll. In acceptance of the award, App Association President Jonathan Zuck released the following statement: ACT | The App Association is honored to be recognized on the 2015 Online Trust Alliance Honor Roll. Representing more [...]
