Our very own DC-based LivingSocial announced this morning that it has acquired Ensogo, the market-leading deal site in Thailand and the Philippines; DealKeren, an Ensogo company based in Indonesia; and GoNabit, a daily deal pioneer with a presence in four Middle Eastern countries. LivingSocial also introduced Daily Deals in the Netherlands, bringing their country presence…
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Last week’s Tech Cocktails Startup Mixology Conference featured two panel discussions that couldn’t have been more different. I had the pleasure of mediating a session, Necessary Legal Paperwork, with 3 bright corporate attorneys, Sue Wang of Clarity Law, Steve Kaplan of Pillsbury Law, and Geoff Willard of Virtual Law Partners. These are sharp, experienced attorneys,…
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Work for the government, or create the next Facebook, that is the question. Whether it is nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of startup boom to bust cycles or to work on some of the coolest technology projects while a.) being assured rational working hours, b.) actually being on a first name basis with your kids…
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When you think of tech startups in DC, you probably think of LivingSocial as they are one of the fastest growing startups in the country. But we wanted to see who our readers thought the hottest early-stage, up-and-coming startup in the DC region might be, so we selected over 50 companies and put them into…
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You may have the best idea for a new product, but bringing that concept from a sketch on a napkin to reality is not always the easiest thing to do. At yesterday’s conference, Zvi Band and Michael Mayernick walked attendees through the steps you need to take to actually launch a great product. Zvi is…
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As your startup grows into a bona fide company, things will change. Your product will change, your audience might change, pricing and features will change, and your entire business model could change. When that happens, you could have to rebuild your company bootstrap style. As President of GeniusRocket, the first curated creative crowdsourcing company, Peter…
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Finding the right team to help you grow your company is a must as you go from Alpha to Beta to live. Peter Corbett, CEO at iStrategyLabs, has been there and very humorously shared his experience on what it takes to build a team that loves working for you so much they don’t leave. iStrategyLabs…
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What does it take to successfully raise capital in a dismal economy? We got to hear from 6 experts on just that topic, all of whom have impressive backgrounds: David Steinberg, CEO of SnappCloud, acted as mediator. He has over 30 years of high-tech leadership experience; most recently, he was CEO of one of the…
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As your startup gets set to launch, building up momentum that is sustainable is key to your growth. As CEO and CoFounder of Clearspring Technologies, Hooman Radfar knows what it takes to succeed. He actively drives platform marketing and strategy initiatives at Clearspring and was recently named one of Tech’s Best Entrepreneurs in BusinessWeek; he…
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As President, COO, and CoFounder of data visualization/creative agency JESS3, Leslie Bradshaw has been described as the “operational energy” behind JESS3’s explosive growth and international success. The Wall Street Journal recognized her as a Top Woman in Tech Under 30 and the “brains” driving the company forward. Her speech was short, to the point, and…
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Our Startup Mixology Conference started out on a high note this morning with a great speech from Steve Case, arguably one of America’s best-known and most accomplished entrepreneurs (AOL and now Revolution, LLC) and philanthropists (Case Foundation). As Chairman of the Startup America Partnership, and co-chair of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship,…
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Following our Startup Mixology conference tomorrow, we look forward to seeing friends, technology enthusiasts, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, developers, designers and social media folks from across the DC region as we showcase 13 really cool emerging technology companies at our Tech Cocktail DC Summer Mixer. Thanks so much to Title Sponsor Sprint, the now network; Platinum Sponsor…
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If you knew how easy it is to contribute to campaigns that are doing good in the world, would you do your part? StartSomeGood is a new social crowd-funding platform that should make the decision easy so you can feel good about helping those who need it. Social entrepreneurs always encounter an uphill battle when…
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The world of computing is opening up, and Fairfax, VA – based Ohava Computers delivers open source solutions for both hardware and software, from laptops, desktops, and servers to business tools and web design. Their clients range from businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions; it seems there is nothing this company can’t do. And, I mean…
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So, you’ve got a wicked softball pitch, but you could use a little help managing your sports league’s website? No problem–LeagueApps is a platform powering local recreational sports communities. It allows sports organizations to more efficiently run their business, attract participants, and capture new revenue, while transforming the sports experience for players. LeagueApps takes the…
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It’s a pretty common belief that the two-party political system in America is broken and no longer represents the diverse views we hold as a nation. Defining ourselves simply as “Democrats” or “Republicans” diminishes the importance of our individual beliefs and limits our choice as voters. DC-based startup Ruck.us wants to change the way we…
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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