It’s not quite Groupon for nightlife; at least don’t say that to Poggled CEO and Co-Founder Joe Matthews. “I hate that. Our business is so different. We do events, not daily deals,” says Matthews. Matthews’ aversion to the comparison is fair – there are differences. Although it’s hard to deny the similarities. Timely Deals At 1pm,…
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Plink, a Facebook Credits-based loyalty program that rewards Facebook users for their offline purchases, officially launched yesterday. The concept isn’t new: Sign your credit or debit card up on their website, make a purchase from one of the participating restaurants or retailers, and start earning rewards. What makes Plink different is the blending between offline and…
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The numerous problems with traditional daily deal sites have been chronicled all over the web. If it’s not buyers’ remorse, it’s retailers getting burned financially. A Kansas City-based startup, Five and Fifty, was founded in February to address some of those issues. By introducing the concept of instant deals delivered via SMS, businesses can bring…
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Machines and technology are often seen as the enemies of real human connection, but the Denver-based job site Robot Recruit is trying to prove otherwise. A quirky combination of automation and personalization, Robot Recruit matches tech and startup jobs to candidates using an algorithm that learns over time. Job seekers simply post a resume and…
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Foodie Registry, the service that allows couples to register for dining at upscale restaurants rather than traditional wedding items, has expanded to the ultimate dining city in the world, New York City. We’ve covered Foodie Registry in the past. The service was founded in Chicago by husband and wife team Jennifer and Ben Reid. After…
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Denver, CO-based BloomWorlds is developing a family-friendly Android app store to help Android-toting parents easily find safe, secure, and appropriate apps. Founders Todd Levy, CEO and all around business development guy, and Darrell Brodgon, CTO and resident nerd who builds amazing technologies, are focused on one goal: to build a premium, thoughtfully curated app store…
Read MoreIt’s time to head back to the Rockies as we look to host our second TECH cocktail in the startup rich soil and fresh mountain air of Boulder, Colorado. We are pleased to announce TECH cocktail Boulder 2 on August 20, 2008 at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado. Join us for an evening of…
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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
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
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
Coming off of one of our biggest Tech Cocktail mixer events in Chicago this past week, which showcased 14 early-stage start-ups, we thought it would... Read More