Through his experience as a staff member at an NCAA Division 1 University, Chris Chattin saw the challenges from dealing with thousands of pieces of paperwork, scattered payments, and complicated records. He felt there was a better way to manage camp administration, which is why he founded NetCamps. Clients who sign up for NetCamps are…
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The popular saying used to be, “There’s an app for that.” But, with the wave of niche startups in just about anything that you can imagine, the new saying should be, “There is a startup for that…and that, and that.’” PaddleYou is leading the way. This creative startup lets you custom design ping pong paddles using photos…
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Sitting on the stage at Tech Crunch Disrupt in NYC this morning, CEO Jim Bankoff had two interesting announcements. First, Vox Media will be profitable this year. Second, the formation of Vox Creative, an in-house service to create high quality marketing and advertising for their advertisers. Bankoff described Vox as a “platform company” that is inspired…
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One of the most important aspects in creating a successful sports team is consistency. That’s why TeamBuildr, an online strength and conditioning tool, plays an important role in helping team members make steady progress towards goals. TeamBuildr was conceived when its founders, Hewitt Tomlin and James Peters, experienced challenges in the off-season of their collegiate…
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A successful college education is one of the quintessential American dreams, and there are great opportunities to take advantage of the booming U.S. market in post-secondary education. Performance Demand Marketing helps colleges with their mission through improving the process of linking educational institutions to prospective students. One of the common challenges facing universities is receiving…
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According to the Cremation Association of North America, more than 40 percent of families choose cremation, and that percentage is anticipated to approach 60 percent in the next 12 years. Scattering ashes after cremation has become popular because it helps people ritualize their grief after the passing of a loved one. The problem is that scattering ashes is…
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The ease and speed at which we can gather data today is remarkable and has increased, and in some cases, secured the bottom line of many businesses. ProConIt delivers the benefits of social evaluation, interactive surveys, and nicely designed embeddable widgets with their service. ProConIt’s widgets, called ‘Procons,’ are created after defining the topic of…
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Data come in all forms, shapes, and sizes. From beautifully crafted infographics to big data to a quick show of hands in the room, the goal is to see the trends. Gone are the days of only traditional breaking news mediums. Wedgies introduces a quick and easy way to create a tweetable poll with real-time…
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Going from launching Facebook in a Harvard dorm room in 2004 to an initial public offering for $104 billion eight years later is an astounding feat for any entrepreneur. Now add to the mix that this was orchestrated by a young leader who has yet to turn 29, and it is unbelievable, fascinating, and raises…
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As the huge tech trade show International CES kicks off in Las Vegas tomorrow, startups will prove that they have a place among the globe’s gadget leaders. Among the 1.8 million square feet of exhibits this year, CES has carved out a corner for startups called the Eureka Park TechZone at the Venetian. This is the second…
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Zipcar, the popular car sharing service founded by Robin Chase, is getting acquired by Avis Budget Group. Avis has agreed to purchase the company for $12.25 per share, totalling around $500 million. Steve Case, who was one of the earliest investors, holds a 20 percent stake in the car sharing company and will make nearly $100 million…
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Brendon McQueen, founder and CEO of Tuition.io, graduated Columbia University facing 12 student loans. His student loan story is not unique. More than 37 million people in the U.S. have student loans, totaling more than $1 Trillion (eclipsing credit card debt and automotive loans). Besides the normal issues of transitioning into an uncertain job market,…
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We get it, you’re busy. You weren’t able to get to every Tech Cocktail post this week; sometimes tech takes a backseat to the Victoria Secret Fashion Show. Fear not, because we’ve curated the week’s top 10(ish) posts as determined by the Tech Cocktail editorial team. To get the Tech Cocktail weekly wrap-up direct to…
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As we roll into Chicago this Thursday for a mixer and startup showcase, we’re excited to welcome Sprint as a title sponsor. Sprint is actually in the process of rolling out some awesome updates to its network, like LTE throughout the United States. They expect to offer 4G LTE in the coming months to cities such as Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles,…
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People love being connected to their devices through earphones, but being plugged in has its disadvantages – a report this year revealed that the number of headphone-wearing pedestrians seriously injured or killed near railways or roadways has tripled within six years. That’s why earHero, an earphone that allows users to enjoy music and calls while…
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Global Entrepreneurship Week kicks off today and runs until November 18, with over 35,000 events planned in 131 countries, from the United States to Lebanon to Kenya. Now in its fifth year, the worldwide celebration organized by the Kauffman Foundation includes events like Startup Weekends, networking meetups, demos, and competitions. Startup Weekend estimates that over…
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