Did you recently move to a new city? Looking to meet some new people? Or perhaps you’re looking to pick up a new skill but aren’t totally sure what to add to your repertoire? LifeCrowd is your solution. This Santa Monica-based startup is looking to “make the quest to discovering and experiencing new activities an exciting…
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Who ever said snail mail is dead? They might feel differently about that after checking out Quarterly Co. This once-per-quarter mail service curates some of the most interesting and influential taste makers and industry leaders, and has them send you a package based on a specific theme. For example, Josh Rubin and Evan Orensten, the creators of…
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Favo.rs, a startup based in San Francisco that we showcased at last week’s mixer event in that fine city, helps professionals build relationships. I know what you’re thinking - “Good luck going up against LinkedIn!” – because I thought that too. When I asked founder Adam Rodnitzky about their key differentiator, here’s what he said,…
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Long Beach-based startup Mingle, founded in July, looks a lot like your typical location-based social network. Like Sonor, it lets you view and chat with people nearby, but it focuses on professional networking. This free iOS app has attracted over 37,000 downloads – I even found some users in Vietnam when I downloaded it. But unlike…
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This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week, celebrated worldwide from the United States to Romania, India, and Ethiopia. Designed to promote entrepreneurship, the week includes events like Startup Weekends, networking meetups, and demos. Mark Marich, VP Communications of Global Entrepreneurship Week, had this to say about the past, present, and future of the initiative. Tech Cocktail:…
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Brazen Careerist is a career-management site for Gen-Y professionals – a feisty, tech savvy group that is the fastest growing segment of the working population. For Gen-Y’s, the line between work and life is more blurred than for baby boomers – likely their parents – or for Gen-Xers – likely their bosses. Gen-Y’s want to…
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In between Cosmo and Glamour, there isn’t much in the way of content aimed at young women beyond celebrity news, sex tips, and what shoe is hot for fall. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course – it’s really fun – but it’s not comprehensive or focused on delivering content for all the confident, ambitious,…
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Living the startup life can be exhilarating , yet exhausting, as entrepreneurs are often faced with more items on their “To-Do List” than hours in the day. Just finding trusted resources and making the connections you need can be a full-time job. Foster.ly is helping Washington, DC-area entrepreneurs by corralling the information they’re looking for…
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With everyone and everything going green these days, isn’t it time that business cards began to follow the trend? Paper business cards present a lot more issues than people are willing to admit. It’s easy to forget your cards when you are headed to an event or meeting, and it’s hard to find specific cards…
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For all you networking addicts out there who feel like their lunch hour is wasted on a sandwich, iced tea and the blank wall stare, say hello to a productive lunch with LetsLunch, which is launching mid-August in Washington, DC. Professionals and entrepreneurs have been using LetsLunch in NYC and San Francisco to set up…
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For many years, Chicago’s start-up community has found itself torn between two identities – the city flushed with the success of our entrepreneurs and the start-up community behind the shadow of Silicon Valley. The conversation has grown louder and encompassed more supporters with continued innovation and the international visibility of companies that have been founded here and…
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Networking without thinking meets eHarmony for business at DC-based startup TappedIn. In short, they pre-screen attendees at an event that they think you need to meet, allowing you to talk to the right people instead of random people. Here’s how it works: Their pre-social application platform seamlessly integrates with EventBrite, where questions are inserted into…
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It’s apparent that there are many changes going on at Brazen Careerist, the Gen-Y focused entrepreneurial startup operating in the networking and job search sector. At the end of 2010 Brazen opened an office in the DC area, its staff has grown to more than ten strong, and the company continues to pursue innovation for…
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Location-based services have been popping up all over the place lately. One of the newest iterations on the theme is Bite to Meet, a location-based service that connects you to others over a meal, allowing you to expand your professional network while enjoying great food. While it almost sounds like a blind dating service for…
Read MoreIf you are not a big fan of business networking and look for any excuse not to attend the same old boring events, Wa.ag (Work as a Group) might just be your cup of tea. They facilitate incentivized “flash networking” events in bars, clubs, restaurants, and other venues during those businesses’ slow days and times….
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…
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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