TECH cocktail Boulder 2 Showcases Local Startups
August 21, 2008
TECH cocktail Boulder 2 took place last night as the perfect ending to the 2008 TechStars Investor and Demo day. We thank Lijit, TechStars and Me.dium for sponsoring the event as we couldn’t do it without your support!
The following 2008 TechStars startups demoed:
App-X - Aimed squarely as VC’s and investors, App-X offers software as a service for venture capital and private equity fund managers and to pensions, endowments and other parties that invest in venture capital and private equity.
BuyPlayWin - BuyPlayWin looks to offer the first tournament marketplace where
users can win items that they plan on buying.
Devver -Devver looks to turn a developer’s desktop tools into cloud-based services. By putting developers tools in a cloud it enables them to execute more quickly, reduce setup and configuration time and enable easy scheduling, reports and make sharing easier.
Foodzie - Looking for new cheese from around the world might now be possible as Foodzie offers a marketplace for small artisan producers. Foodzie is like a decentralized food version of Etsy.
Gyminee - Gyminee offers a fitness social network for detailed tracking, online accountability and motivation. Users can find workout programs and track progress as well as find other workout buddies online to help them stay motivated.
Ignighter - Offering a group dating site where you and your friends and go out with others and their friends. This could take some of the awkwardness out of a blind date and might be a
fun little group adventure.
Peoples Software - Making plans with your friends might have just gotten a little easier as WhozAround?, a set of tools for planning and scheduling events with you friends. Founded by Susan Mernit, formerly of Yahoo, and Lisa Williams the tools plug into Facebook and your
mobile phone directory making possible to setup events with one click. This startup reminds me a little bit of Plany.pus who has demoed at TECH cocktail in the past.
Occipital - Occipital uses artificial intelligence to help organize your photo stream with a visual interface. This could be very interesting startup that reminds me of Photosynth, a Microsoft product, which presented at the TED Conference.
The Highway Girl - The Highway Girl, is a traveling music show hosted by the founder, singer
songwriter, Samantha Murray. The show aims to sync up with artists and give their behind the scenes story (sort of reminds me of VH1 Behind the Music). The Highway Girl also will distribute exclusive music content on its website.
Travelfli - Frequent Flyer numbers, car rental account rewards, hotel rewards programs all offer travelers ways to cash in for using its service while traveling. Unfortunately, with all these accounts it is sometimes unclear as to what you can do with all your points. Travelfli looks to become a central repository for all these travel related rewards programs as it looks to educate and help travels take advantage of all their travel rewards programs.
Check out the TECH cocktail Boulder 2 photos from the event that were taken by Denver Wedding Photographer Vivika.
Chicago Cleantech 2008
August 18, 2008
The Technology and Commercialization Task Force of the Economic Development Council, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Illinois Global Partnership are helping to put together Cleantech 2008 in Chicago on September 9th . It looks like a fantastic event. I would definitely be there if I wasn’t already committed to another outstanding event in Champaign that day.
I believe Cleantech is one of the next huge opportunities and, because of that, I am spending a lot of time on Cleantech at DFJ Portage (along with my staple web/IT deals). If you are also interested in Cleantech I would suggest checking out this mini-conference. The $100 price tag is minimal for the value you’ll get. Here is the official info:
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Reflecting the increased global awareness and demand for cleaner technologies, this conference will bring together local, Midwest, and international entrepreneurs, practitioners, and policy makers to share best practices and discover new synergies for collaboration, cooperation, and commercialization.
In a half-day format designed to encourage audience interaction, participants will hear the latest policy views from global leaders through Panel Discussions on Economic & Public Policy and Science & Technology Commercialization. Later, they will have an opportunity for in-depth discussions and networking in the Sectoral Breakout sessions including Sustainable Water & Land Management; Solid Waste & Recycling; Architecture & Design; Renewal Energy; and Biomaterials & Green Manufacturing. Throughout, participants will have the opportunity to see table-top exhibits of clean technologies, products, and services.
The conference, organized by the Technology and Commercialization Task Force of the Economic Development Council, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago , Illinois Global Partnership, and others will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois.
At the conclusion, buses will be available to take participants to McCormick Place for a special guided tour of the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). The fee is $80 for members and clients of sponsoring organizations, $100 for non-members and international participants, and $20 for a reservation on the bus to the guided tour of IMTS. For additional information on exhibiting at the conference or for registration purposes, please visit the event website at www.ChicagoCleanTech2008.com .
TECH cocktail Boulder 1 Demo’er SocialThing Acquired
August 15, 2008
Just in time for TECH cocktail Boulder 2 next week which is shaping up to be another super event, TECH cocktail Boudler 1 demo’er SocialThing has been acquired by AOL. Congrats to SocialThing and the TechStars incubator program (of which it was a portfolio company). We look forward to celebrating with you all in Boulder next week. For more details on the acquisition check out these articles on the SocialThing Blog, TechStars Blog or on SOMEWHAT FRANK.
Chicago Tech Insiders Summit Update
August 11, 2008
The organizers of the Chicago Tech Insiders Summit just pinged me with a update. Check it out below. Looks like it will be a great conference.
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The Chicago Tech Insiders Summit is intended to explore, in depth, what’s working and not working in the Chicago Technology start-up community. The panel discussions are moderated by local industry leaders, comprised of active experts in the area of investing and entrepreneurship.
The Summit is being organized by Chicagoland executives in technology and investing who recognize the importance of bringing together leaders in the community for the purpose of uncovering solutions and facilitating networking. The event is being offered at a nominal charge to participants.
For more information: http://chicagotechnologysummit.com/
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