February 2012
212 posts
AGREE And The Startup Act: Happy Anniversary...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Today marks the one year anniversary of Startup America. Via techcocktail.com
January 2012
161 posts
Heavyweights including Pritzker, Mansueto launch...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Via chicagobusiness.com
No Politics, Just Science: A New App Explains...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea A new app brings a far-reaching global event down to earth. Via good.is
Will an electric SUV be a game changer?
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that he thinks the electric Model X, which will be unveiled on February 9th, will be “cooler” than any SUV or minivan on the market. Tesla teased the frame of the car in its invitations. Via gigaom.com
Shopkick scored $110M for partners in 2011
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Shopkick last year started putting all the pieces together with its location-based shopping app, helping retailers not only drive foot traffic and engagement but also incentivizing purchases. Via gigaom.com
Codecademy is 1 Million Strong and Launching a...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Starting Monday, Codecademy will allow anyone to create a game-like lesson for its platform. Via mashable.com
OneSchool Has 1 Million Users, $750k Seed Funding...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea A year old startup that participated in the minority-focused accelerator NewMe and graduated from 500 Startup just closed a $750k seed round. Silicon Valley-based OneSchool was started by 3 college kids; they develop mobile apps that let students… Via techcocktail.com
TechCrunch | GetHired Nabs $1.75 Million To Launch...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Paper resumes are — or should be — going out of style. Via techcrunch.com
TechCrunch | Glooko Raises $3.5M To Connect...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Glooko, the developer of a unique hardware device and mobile app solution for people with diabetes, has raised $3.5 million in Series A funding led by The Social+Capital Partnership, with participation from existing investors, including Bill… Via techcrunch.com
B2B network helps potential collaborators connect
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea exploreB2B is a content-based platform that lets companies contribute and view content as a way to find potential collaborators. Via springwise.com
5 Signs of a Great User Experience
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea If you’ve used the mobile social network Path recently, it’s likely that you enjoyed the experience. Path has a sophisticated design, yet it’s easy to use. It sports an attractive red color scheme and the navigation is smooth as silk. Via readwriteweb.com
iWatch 2 concept is the iPod nano of the wearable...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea I often wear an iPod nano as a watch, but with Android wrist-top devices appearing with much more to offer, it’s feeling a little behind the times these days. Something like Antonio De Rosa’s new iWatch2 is closer to what I’d like to see from Apple. Via gigaom.com
That Was Fast: Betaworks Returns All Capital… And...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea The New York tech scene has certainly received a lot of hype, but a lot of people are waiting for results that prove it’s more than just that. Proof that New York is really a tech ecosystem that is… Via pandodaily.com
How To Avoid Hiring The Wrong Person For Your...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Looking to fill a gap in your startup team? Make sure you’re not hiring the wrong person with these five quick tips. Via mashable.com
TechCrunch | (Founder Stories) Jeff Clavier: On...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Because every VC’s inbox is overflowing with pitches, and because VC’s don’t take meetings with just anyone, SoftTech VC’s Jeff Clavier, (who just raised $55 million for his third fund) offers advice to founders who hope to cut through the clutter,… Via techcrunch.com
TechCrunch | 10 Ways to Leverage Facebook for...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Yesterday I discussed how to improve user acquisition, activation and activity by building Facebook directly into your web experience. Via techcrunch.com
3D printing app can incorporate your face into...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea A new app from French 3D printing company Sculpteo now lets consumers upload a photo of themselves or a friend for incorporation into a designer vase, mug or other object. Via springwise.com
Lawloop.com takes law firm management to cloud
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea The co-founders of L.A. law firm Zuber & Tailleau got fed up with pricey, bulky, inefficient practice management software: So they built their own cloud-based offering. Via gigaom.com
How to make freemium work for you
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea The freemium business model propelled the phenomenal growth of Dropbox and Evernote, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Via gigaom.com
TechCrunch | 10 Ways Your Startup Can Hook Into...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Having already covered how startups can use search and Twitter to find customers, here’s 10 steps for finding people on another key marketing platform: Facebook Facebook has evolved from a social network into the fabric with which much of the web… Via techcrunch.com
12 Things Successful People Do Differently
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Practical Tips for Productive Living… Via marcandangel.com
15 things successful CEOs want you to know
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Focus. Persevere. Hustle. Follow your gut. Put customers first. Don’t reinvent unnecessary wheels. This is just some of the smart, helpful and brief advice that iStartupLabs CEO Peter Corbett got from CEOs and founders over Twitter. Via gigaom.com
5 low-profile startups that could change the face...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea The great thing about big data is that there’s still plenty of room for new blood, especially for companies that want to leave infrastructure in the rearview mirror. Via gigaom.com
TechCrunch | FounderSoup: Stanford and...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea A single entrepreneur alone is vulnerable to shortsightedness, to fatigue. But with a team comes diverse perspective, encouragement, and the wherewithal to push through problems. Via techcrunch.com
Get Monthly Gourmet Snack Deliveries While...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Not only can you have your cake and eat it too, you can feed the less fortunate in the process. Via techcocktail.com
5 Tax Tips for Brand New Startups
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Did the allure of launching a startup make its way to your 2012 “this year I am going to finally do it” plan? Via techcocktail.com
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TechCrunch | To Pivot or Not to Pivot
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Ah, the internet – how you hijack our vocabulary. A few years ago, “embedded” had connotations of journalists following soldiers. Today, it’s most associated with YouTube clips. Similarly, a pivot was something that I vaguely recall my… Via techcrunch.com
Audio 911 | Audio-Technica | Dubstep
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Delivering incredibly full bass and amazing clarity, Audio-Technica’s Solid Bass headphones (ATH-WS55) are seen here powering dubstep phenomenon Marquese Sco… Via youtube.com
Morgan Stanley Close to Winning Facebook Deal
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Here are the headlines crossing Dow Jones Newswires right now: Morgan Stanley Close To Winning Facebook Deal — source; Facebook Now Looking at Valuation of $75 Billion to $100 billion - source… Via blogs.wsj.com
Public speaking for normal people - humbledMBA
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Via humbledmba.com
How to be a great mentor (and a great mentee)
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Do you have a mentor?
Ask any successful person this question, and they will surely tell you stories about how their deep, long-standing relationships with their mentors helped inspire, … Via thenextweb.com
TechCrunch | Shoply Aims To Socialize Ecommerce,...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Exclusive - On a mission to democratize e-commerce and help take the concept of social shopping from fad to reality, Shoply is making its formal debut today after a year of bootstrapping. Via techcrunch.com
TechCrunch | Google Spent Nearly $2 Billion On 79...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Yesterday, Google filed its 10-K with the SEC, revealing the number of acquisitions and money spent on these purchases in the year. As of Q3, Google had spent over $1.4 billion on 55 acquisitions for the year. Via techcrunch.com
It's Like Facebook For The Art World
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Forget the random pictures of babies and puppies, alarming status updates from family members and political rants. On My-ArtMap, you will be immersed in art. It’s as simple as that. Via readwriteweb.com
TechCrunch | Startup Weekend & Tech Cocktail...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Startup America’s Master Challenge showdown is now underway. This fun, friendly competition pits influential tech groups against each other, to see which one can encourage more startups to join the Startup America Partnership. Via techcrunch.com
Uberpaper aims to kill the echo chamber of social...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Personalized algorithms and social recommendations are great for a lot of things. But when it comes to getting news, these technologies can create an echo chamber, where our existing beliefs are reflected back to us. Via gigaom.com
Airbnb's Global Growth Infographic
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Five million nights. More than 100,000 properties in 192 countries. And we’ve only just started. Via airbnb.com
TechCrunch | Jeff Clavier’s SoftTech VC Raises $55...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea The micro-VCs are growing up. Case in point: Jeff Clavier, who started out as an angel investor backing Web 2.0 companies and then transitioned his portfolio into a more formal venture firm, SoftTech VC. Via techcrunch.com
DailyBurn CEO: Fitness-Tracking Devices Aren’t...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Wearable activity-tracking devices — Fitbit, UP, FuelBand — are becoming all the rage. But one skeptical fitness-tech CEO dares to say most of them don’t get the job done. Via allthingsd.com
Cisco Fellow Bruce Davie Joins Stealth Start-Up...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea All these hires are making the secretive networking start-up look ever more interesting by the day. Via allthingsd.com
5 Ways to Get Ahead of the Competition at SXSW...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea SXSW 2012 attendance will be full of potential customers, press, influencers and investors. How will your company or product stand out? Via mashable.com
Udemy Puts Ivy-League Profs on Your Desktop for...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Udemy’s “Faculty Project” offers free online courses from professors at top universities. Via mashable.com
5 High-Risk, High-Reward Steps to Starting Your...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Here are five risky steps that will actually help protect the downside of a new company and, counterintuitively, set you up for success. Via mashable.com
Collaborate On Multimedia Slideshows With...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Tumblecloud is a collaborative space for creating multimedia slideshows. Via mashable.com
Collaborate On Multimedia Slideshows With...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea Tumblecloud is a collaborative space for creating multimedia slideshows. Via mashable.com
Flashpoint Demo Day a Glimpse of How...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea A gathering of entrepreneurs in the Bay Area on Thursday offered a window into how ambitious techies’ visions become reality. Via mashable.com
Hey Silicon Valley, Nest isn't the only smart...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea There’s a perception in Silicon Valley that smart thermostat startup Nest created the world’s first connected thermostat. Via gigaom.com
Talkdesk Helps Small Businesses Struggling with...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea One of the 500 Startups companies launching this week, Talkdesk turns your browser into a call center – a way to provide quality customer support without throwing away half your company budget. Via techcocktail.com
The best and brightest from 500 Startups' third...
Via Scoop.it - The Big Idea In Mountain View, 32 companies from the third class of the 500 Startups Accelerator program showed off what they’ve been working on to investors and press. I sat through all the demos so you didn’t have to, and to tell you who the top startups are. Via gigaom.com
