Keeping up with assignments, projects, and tests can be difficult. Many students put important dates and deadlines listed in the class syllabus in their planner or calendar. This can be time consuming, and if you forget to check your calendar regularly, there is a chance you could miss something big. That’s where Remind101 comes in. Remind101 is a…
Read MoreGoing out for a night on the town can be expensive, especially if you live in a big city. If you go out two or three nights a week, it can add up fast. Beside trying to make friends with the bartender there really isn’t anything you can do to bring the cost down, but…
Read MoreWe’ve all been there. You’re out at a networking event, and you end up meeting tons of cool new people. These new people could lead to opportunities like jobs, funding, or even a great friendship. Often times meeting the person is not the hard part - following up is. Without following up, the relationship does not…
Read MoreThere’s a new way to conduct market research and take your business to the next level – just use Lab42. In today’s market, it is imperative to reach your target audience, and Lab42 provides companies with tools to expand their ideas through every stage of growth. Lab42 is a full service online marketing research tool. Instead of…
Read MoreThere is a new Android app in Chicago connecting taxi riders traveling to the same or nearby destinations throughout the city that is akin to carpooling. Taxi Share Chicago launched officially a few weeks ago. As the name implies, its aim is to connect riders traveling in the same direction to frequented and popular destinations…
Read MoreFor businesses, turning Facebook fans into paying customers is the goal, right? It’s great to be liked, yet it’s even better to make a sale. Social PIO is a Facebook app-based marketing platform that enables businesses to acquire and cultivate customers using “Pass It On offers”. The Social PIO team believes this “word of mouth”…
Read MoreWith the unemployment rate at 9.5%, building marketable skills and accessing networking opportunities is not just a desire but a necessity for millions of Americans. Enter CommuniTeach, a cost-effective way to do both. CommuniTeach is an application that makes it easy to learn anything from your peers – for free. For any skill you want…
Read MoreHave you ever been on vacation and wondered if any of your friends might be nearby? How about hearing that your college roommate was staying at the same hotel you were last summer, but neither of you had any idea? Wherever you are–or may be going–you can now stay connected with friends and share travel…
Read MoreIf you develop apps, do you know who your customers are? Unless you do, you might end up developing apps that the market isn’t all that interested in. CrowdSavvy is a developer tool for native (iPhone and Android) mobile app developers that allows developers to proactively engage their customers via survey methods. The idea for…
Read MoreChicago-based ExpertBids is a professional services marketplace that connects clients and professionals, saving everyone time and money. Individuals and businesses can post a service request and receive free, personalized bids from lawyers, accountants, or consultants. Based on the hourly rate or flat fee bids, and by looking at the professionals’ profiles and past client reviews,…
Read MoreEver been on a conference call when it was obvious that half of the people are tuned out? Weave the People wants to end that common practice and increase the productivity of meetings with their Weave software platform, which provides an engaging way to view the people in a room and make more productive connections….
Read MoreIt is no secret that college is eye-poppingly expensive. Too many students pay too much for college, cite cost as a reason for not attending college, or graduate with a paralyzing load of student debt. Whether you or a family member is heading off to college in the next few years, check out eduLaunchpad.com. Their…
Read MoreWho doesn’t love going to the game? It’s an all around awesome experience that you just can’t get from the couch, but there is one thing I think everyone could do without: waiting in line for food and drinks. FanGo is an app that solves this dilemma by allowing you to view menus from your seat,…
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After last winter’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, safe drinking water in the affected areas became a very scarce commodity. As a Water Filtration Specialist with the City of Chicago’s Department of Water Management, George Page knew there had to be a way to provide access to safe drinking water. He set out to create portable…
Read MoreNext Step Test Prep provides custom online test prep tutoring for the price of a crowded prep course. Founder John Rood, a former employer of one of the big, national test prep companies, is determined to solve 2 major problems that he found many students face: lack of one-on-one attention at an affordable price and…
Read MoreEveryBlock, a hyper-local news feed service, has announced its first major redesign that not only changed the look of the site, but also its focus. Rather than remaining a news feed only, they have shifted their focus and added a platform for discussion around neighborhood news. We’ve been following EveryBlock since before it was even…
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Two months after the iPad 2 debuted in March, around 40% of users surveyed said their iPad was their primary computer, up from around 30%... Read More
There are a number of startup accelerator and incubator programs in the United States. We are fans of these programs (not to be confused with... Read More
We are excited to announce the participating startups for Tech Cocktail's South by Southwest (SXSW) event: #Startuplife Celebration presented by .CO. It was one of... Read More
With our Startup Mixology Conference coming up next week followed by our classic Tech Cocktail DC Summer mixer which will showcase a handful of early-stage... Read More