Choosing a career (or making a career switch) requires a tremendous amount of self-awareness; you need to dig deep and find the intersection between what you like to do and the skills you possess. Introspection is difficult, and typically not labeled as “fun.” Compass Lite aims to change that by making the process of personal…
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Baltimore’s growing startup scene is tackling the education space with three companies that were featured recently at Tech Cocktail events. With more than a decade of experience in instructional technology and online learning at Johns Hopkins University (which just scored a $350 million donation from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg), Babson College, and education…
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The founders of Decisionaire have found their niche in something that people do all day, every day – make decisions. The purpose of this Baltimore-based startup is to help the world make better decisions by providing a marketplace where individuals can sell their decision-making expertise. According to their website, the idea for Decisionaire came about as…
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Solar System Express has created a product that allows undergrad students, hobbyists, and small tech firms (or basically anyone on a simple level) to write code to create space-compatible hardware: the gravity development board, an electronic prototyping board. “Sol X,” as the company has been called, currently has three models – the E Series (for…
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“Don’t just watch life. Participate!” That’s the slogan of Baltimore-based startup HobbyBuddy. Their purpose is to help people connect with locals who enjoy the same hobbies or activities. You can sign up as an individual or as a couple and participate in activities either in your hometown or while traveling. HobbyBuddy could be thought of…
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The powerhouse team behind the upcoming news sensation NewsUp has put hours of effort towards changing the way Americans inform themselves. Through experiences at companies and corporations including ChangeUp Magazine, The Baltimore Sun, NASA, Connect AI, Aramak, Ignition 72, 4Ten Technologies, and Starwood Resorts, NewsUp has an extremely impressive resume of leadership behind it in…
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Kitchen nightmare shows entertain over six million viewers a week, and the popularity of the genre doesn’t show signs of slowing. Rooted in these heavily produced food rehab shows is the reality that restaurants need to consistently meet inspection standards set out by local and state health departments. These inspection reports are publicly available by…
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Earlier this year, Tech Cocktail had the pleasure of sharing a few cocktails with Baltimore’s finest while checking out some of the hot, local startups. Good news Baltimore, we’re coming back. On October 18th, Tech Cocktail will be showcasing a dozen new up-and-coming Baltimore-based startups < register for the Mixer here >. But before the event begins, we want to…
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For the last two and a half weeks, Startup Maryland, a regional leadership team affiliated with the Startup America Partnership, has been on a bus touring the state showcasing entrepeneurship in an effort called Pitch Across Maryland. The tour stretched across the state with stops and activities along the way. For example, the first stop on…
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Even with health insurance, a trip to the ER can devastate a fragile budget. That being said, not taking a trip to the emergency room when one is called for is a dangerous proposition. The question then becomes, under what circumstances is it appropriate to go to the hospital? This is the all-important question that the…
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Hello DCWEEK! Yes, it’s that time again – our parties, hackathon, keynotes, conference, and projects are ready to roll. What is DCWEEK? It’s short for Digital Capital Week, which is a festival in the DC area focused on bringing together designers, developers, entrepreneurs and social innovators of all kinds from around the globe. This is the…
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How many times have you watched a loved one open a gift that you spent hours (or, um, minutes) picking out and wrapping, only to see disappointment flash on their face before they remember that it’s the thought that counts? Kind of a sucky feeling. Baltimore-based startup NoBadGift wants to replace that feeling of failure…
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South Africa had an unemployment rate of around 25% in 2010, and some other African countries fare much worse. It’s not necessarily because jobs are scarce: often, it’s a problem of candidates not knowing jobs are available, or facing discrimination based on their tribe. “In some cases these job seekers have to trek for miles…
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Is your beta so quiet you can hear the crickets chirping? Or is that just the sound of your mom and dad clicking around? If you need to stir up some activity, consider trying BetaPunch. BetaPunch connects startups with beta testers, who can record their screens and get paid to play. They’ve attracted almost 500…
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One of the startups we showcased at last week’s Tech Cocktail Baltimore mixer, viaPlace, has been making waves on the East Coast. Their white-label location-based services provide dynamic content – including augmented reality – based on your physical location and interests. Is it any wonder why viaPlace has been nominated for Baltimore’s Hottest Tech Competition…
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If you watch the NBC show The Apprentice, you might recognize the name Aaron Altscher – he appeared on the show a few years ago. The Baltimore-area native has worked at several startups, had a couple of successful exits, and teaches entrepreneurship. Just in case that’s not enough to make you feel like a total…
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