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• Pebble Smartwatch Ships January 23rd  

  

  Eric Migicovsky, Pebble CEO & co-founder, discusses the launch of its much-buzzed about wearable "data plan."

• Startup Expert: 'Software is Where the Action Is' 

  

  Todd Dagres, Spark Capital founder & general partner, discusses where he is finding the next hot investment opportunities.

• A Financial Service for People Fed Up With Banks

  

  Simple, an online banking startup, offers its customers free checking accounts and data-rich analysis of their transactions and spending habits.

• Bank Lending for Small Companies Still Gridlocked

  

  If you're trying to start a business, you can almost forget about going to a bank for financing. A look at small-business lending and access to capital.

• SoundCloud CEO Sounds Off 

  

  Alexander Ljung, Founder and CEO of SoundCloud, explains how his startup company allows users to share all kinds of sounds, from music to your baby's first words.

• After Fiscal Deal, Small Companies Push for Growth

  

  With a fiscal deal in place for now, small-business owners are forging ahead with growth strategies—despite headwinds.

• Franchises Push for Growth Amid Debt-Deal Uncertainty

  

  Some small companies including franchises are managing to grow. But the overall Main Street mood is anxiety-filled.

• Small Biz Gears Up For Tough Times 

  

  Greg Jones, BookKeeping Express CEO; and Darin Harris, Primrose Schools COO, explain how "apprehension and fear" are impacting small companies and their employees.

• Main Street 2012: Year of Living With Uncertainty

  

  From tax hikes to disruptive technologies, key issues entrepreneurs faced in 2012.

• Travel Smart With a 'Nerd' in Your Wallet 

  

  Alicia Jao, Head of TravelNerd, explains how consumers can save time and money as they navigate busy airports.

• A Simpler Way to Save Money 

  

  Jon Stein, Betterment CEO, discusses the future of personal investing in the digital age.

• 3 Startups Rethink Social Gifting

  

  Entrepreneur profiles three unique, gifting-related upstarts for holiday shopping and beyond.

• Sheer Complexity of Taxes Hurts Main Street: Expert

  

  There's still no clarity for Main Street about pending tax hikes and spending cuts, called the "fiscal cliff." But one entrepreneur expert argues it's not necessarily the level of taxes that's the problem.

• INSIGHT-From cakes to tech, bold startups defy Portugal crisis

  *Growth-oriented concepts changing old ways. LISBON, Dec 21- Few things encapsulate Portugal better than its bakeries, where people from all walks of life mingle over coffee and cake.

• Red Hat CEO on Red-Hot Future 

  

  Jim Whitehurst, President & CEO of Red Hat, discusses his company's Q3 earnings beat, and plans to acquire cloud management startup, ManageIQ for $104 million.

• Santa's High-Tech Helper 

  

  Erica Bell and Katie Finnegan, Hukkster co-founders, explain how their startup company alerts consumers when items they want are put on sale at a reduced price. (5:12)

• Gift-Giving With Boomerang 

  

  Zach Smith, Boomerang CEO and co-founder, explains how his company uses Facebook information to allow users to give gifts to friends and family.

• The Case For Entrepreneurs 

  

  Scott Case, CEO of Startup America Partnership, and Steve Case, Chairman and Founder of Startup America Partnership, explain how their company helps launch new businesses throughout the country.

• Is Sharing Your Car the Future of Transportation? 

  

  Sam Zaid, Getaround CEO and co-founder, explains how car owners can make money while their vehicles are idle.

• Inside Obama's Meeting With Entrepreneurs on the 'Fiscal Cliff'

  

  President Obama met with 15 entrepreneurs to discuss the looming "fiscal cliff." Here's what happened behind the closed doors.