When women have kids, Teresa Taylor doesn’t want to see them quit their jobs or work part-time. But she does want them to throw out the idea of work-life balance. In The Balance Myth: Rethinking Work/Life Success, Taylor shares tips and personal stories to help women “have it all.” The key, she thinks, is integrating…
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A few weeks ago, someone at the UrgentRx manufacturing facility had a heart attack. The Denver company makes fast-acting powder medications, including aspirin for heart attacks, so the worker literally grabbed a packet off the line, swallowed it – and survived. According to founder Jordan Eisenberg, the worker is one of at least thirteen people…
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You’re home, and you’re hungry. Before you rifle through take-out menus, your first move is to venture over to the fridge. Basking in the cool air and jolt of light as you open the door, everything is in front of you. Vegetables are in their drawer, so are the fruits. Your drinks and condiments are…
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Mobile app development is a vicious cycle. Every time technology hardware improves, so must your app. While it may be easy initially to build a small app following instructions and manuals available online, the process of building an app for a new technology (for example, Bluetooth LE hardware), and keeping your app updated, can be tedious as…
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If the proof is in the pudding, in the coworking world, startups are the proof. And by that standard, Galvanize is Denver’s richest pudding. In non-dessert lingo, Galvanize plays home to an impressive list of both Colorado-based startups as well as national branches including ROXIMITY, GoSpotCheck, Forkly, SupportLocal, Uber and Ninety Plus, amongst others. Or maybe you evaluate pudding…
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You might assume that Denver, a stone’s throw away from the dense startup village of Boulder, lives in the shadow of its neighbor. But it’s too sunny in Denver for anyone to live in the shadows. Here are five damn good reasons for entrepreneurs to live and work in Denver. Resources Denver is home to…
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While the rest of us go about our business, Congress is making decisions and voting on bills that could change our lives and the lives of our businesses. BillTrack50 wants to open up that world to public view. At its core, the Denver startup offers a database of bills with information on their progress through…
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If all the holiday parties – and the impending New Year’s Eve – are convincing you that the single life is so last year, you may be considering an online dating site to find your Mr. or Ms. Right. But, what if online dating isn’t your bag? There’s still hope for the hopelessly romantics who…
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Dash, by Devium, is a new concept for an all-purpose infotainment system that pairs with a smartphone and smartphone-driven apps to heighten the driving experience. Founder Paul Lizer decided to develop Dash to integrate an iPhone, Android, or Windows smartphone into any car dashboard. “It is time to rescue your phone from the cupholder,” Lizer…
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Denver startup CLVR has nailed interactive video for the web and your business. It helps businesses create promotional videos that are way more interactive than your standard video ad. As a business, do you want to tag a specific timeframe on a video and give the viewer more details about your product? CLVR takes that…
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Just in time for the Holidays, Denver-based Birdbox offers one place to keep all your photos and videos. So, take as many pictures and videos as you want at family gatherings, holiday parties, and Santa sightings – Birdbox will help you take back your media and back it up where you want it. Birdbox Community…
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They may still be in startup phase, but the Grabio team is taking on Craigslist without fear. The Denver-based company is setting out to offer an alternative to the local classifieds giant with increased transparency and safety. Grabio CEO Horatiu Boeriu shares insight about his team’s fearless approach to starting up. Tech Cocktail: Who is…
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If Beethoven were alive, he might still be picking his jaw off the floor after discovering Maestro Touch. Creators Ben Scheuer and Jay Tracy have given the world a taste of how music composition can be elevated to the next level with their new, dynamic music app. The two believe that Maestro Touch allows any…
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If you’re scheduled to have a conference call with Forkly and are put on hold, you get to listen to Weird Al’s “Just Eat It.” And, that’s exactly what the Denver-based startup wants its users to do. Forkly cofounder Brady Becker is looking to connect with food fans from all walks of life. His company…
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Denver. The Sunshine State. Gorgeous. Later this week Tech Cocktail will be heading to the Mile High City to host a Mixer as part Denver Startup Week. We’ll be showcasing ten up-and-coming Denver-area startups whilst enjoy a few adult beverages with Colorado’s finest < Register for the Mixer here >. But before the event begins,…
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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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