For Entrepreneurs, Anti-Merger Enforcement Policies Hurt Small Business

Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association, statement on the announcement that Amazon and iRobot agreed to terminate Amazon’s pending acquisition of iRobot: “For our members and fellow innovators, acquisition is a critical path for future growth.  Today’s announcement that Amazon is being forced to terminate the acquisition [...]

EU Commission Dims Exit Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association, statement on reports that competition officials from the European Commission (EC) intend to block Amazon’s acquisition of startup iRobot: “Restrictions on companies being acquired dim opportunities for our members.  This possible limitation becomes a barrier to exit, and for our members, [...]

By |2024-09-06T13:22:18-04:00January 19th, 2024|Competition, European Union, Global, In the news, Statement, United Kingdom|

ACT | The App Association statement from president Morgan Reed on the Apple Watch import ban

Today, ACT | The App Association released a statement from president Morgan Reed on the temporary pause of the Apple Watch import ban: “The Apple Watch ecosystem thrives on collaboration between the Apple Watch and third-party developers. The pause in personal health device sales disrupts this collaborative ecosystem, affecting the [...]

By |2023-12-27T21:45:21-05:00December 27th, 2023|News, Patents, Statement|

ACT | The App Association Report Illuminates Small Businesses’ Impact in AI, Urges Policy Inclusivity

Washington, D.C., [December 6, 2023] – ACT | The App Association released "Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs: An Indispensable Force in AI," a comprehensive report showcasing small businesses’ crucial role in the broader AI sector. While new to wider public awareness, small and medium businesses like the App Association’s members have [...]

By |2024-07-09T12:01:15-04:00December 6th, 2023|News, Press Release|
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