Until 2001, information technology and communications investments (ITC)—the bread and butter of VC portfolios—outperformed the economy by 50% for almost 40 years, owing largely to immaturity of the sector. There were periods during this time when VC-backing conveyed a kind of celebrity status on its recipients. Venture capital infusion was viewed as a success in…
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Are you one of the many people stuck taking a horrendous morning commute to a dead-end job that you’re not too enthused to show up for? Unfortunately, lots of people are unhappy with their employment situation – or lack there of. Oftentimes, finding the right place to begin searching for a job can be quite…
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Finding a job that you actually like has become more and more difficult recently. Many people are just settling for one of the first jobs that comes their way instead of waiting for the one that is the best fit for them. Sometimes finding the best place to search can be part of the problem,…
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They say the first impression is everything. As an employer, oftentimes you know within the first few minutes of meeting someone if that candidate isn’t quite the right fit for your organization. As a potential hire, you can spend hours sweating bullets over how to nail the perfect first impression. Enter Take The Interview (“TTI”),…
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Are you one of the many people stuck in traffic during your morning commute to a job you absolutely dread going to? Or perhaps you’re brand new to the job search and are having a difficult time finding the best places to find job listings. There’s no doubt that finding a new job can be…
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As a full-time editor, I’m acutely aware that the world is in desperate need of editing, from typos on companies’ About pages and press releases, to hastily written term papers. Kibin, which recently survived demo day at 500 Startups, prides itself on its community of editors intent on correcting these pesky mistakes. “I view it…
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Managers, if you’re tired of spending valuable time with unqualified applicants, VidCruiter may be able to streamline your hiring process. VidCruiter provides virtual interview software offering a combination of video tools to reduce time spent on hiring and increase the quality of candidates. VidCruiter’s screening and filtering tools automatically rank applicants for you, allowing you…
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Finding a new job that suits you is oftentimes a stressful and lengthy process without any guaranteed results. Sure, there can be plenty of job listings out there, but where do you find the ones that would be most appealing to you? We’ve all been on that treacherous path the job search can lead you…
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Tired of that hellish commute to a dead-end job that you’re just plain sick of? Many people are, but they just don’t know where to begin searching for that perfect job without having to wade through a lot of other super boring job openings. To solve that little problem, head over to the Tech Cocktail…
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Here at Tech Cocktail, we know the job search can be a very difficult process, so we’re here to help. We are constantly meeting entrepreneurs who are looking for new team members to help their startup grow, as well as executives from more established companies who are looking to fill open positions. Our Job Board…
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Whether you’re stuck in a boring cubicle watching the clock count down to five o’clock or are brand new to the job search, the Tech Cocktail Job Board could be your one stop shop to find that dream job. It’s certainly an excellent place to look for an exciting job at a sought-after company, or one…
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No matter what your current employment situation is, you’re at least a little curious about what’s out there. Whether you’re new to the job search or already employed but just looking for something better, the Tech Cocktail Job Board might have what you’ve been looking for. We are constantly meeting entrepreneurs who are looking to add…
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Whether you’re job hunting or already employed — but searching for something better — the Tech Cocktail job board is an excellent place to start. We are constantly meeting entrepreneurs who are looking for new team members to help their startup grow, as well as executives from more established companies who are looking to fill open positions. Who knows —…
Read MoreEven though Facebook has eclipsed Google in the news, seems like Google had a pretty good year in 2010. Despite the whole China episode, Android took off, and their bets that mobile, display advertising, and the cloud would be big in 2010 proved correct. The use of Chrome and Google apps are growing exponentially. Oh,…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: Bryan Johnson recently contributed this article to Tech Cocktail: Sometimes Boring Problems Present Great Opportunities. Chicago based credit card processing company Braintree has an impressive roster of customers – 37signals, Airbnb, github, OpenTable, and more. And that’s with a team of under 20 people. That’s not why I interviewed CEO Bryan Johnson though. I…
Read MoreWe’ve known Phil Tadros for a long time. He’s had products like TextHog and MetroProper featured at Tech Cocktail Chicago mixers and most recently spoke at our Startup Mixology Conference. Aside from his startups, Phil Tadros also owns 13 coffee shops in Chicago and runs his own interactive agency called Doejo. He told me he…
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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