Online shopping has grown dramatically, year over year, and with that growth, new product discovery content has blossomed on the web and on mobile platforms. Pickie is one of the newer, more personalized mobile shopping options. An Apple application, Pickie is a mobile shopping magazine that leverages user interests and relevant web content to create…
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FreshNeck is a subscription-based, men’s accessories exchange service. Members can access FreshNeck’s vibrant and versatile stock of neckties, bow ties, pocket squares, and cufflinks based on their tiered subscription, through FreshNeck’s visually crisp website. Membership starts at $15 per month, and designers like Hermes, Brioni, and Versace are just some of the options at the…
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To support entrepreneurship in New York, the City and Mayor Michael Bloomberg are getting behind the startup community. In 2010, they launched a $22 million seed-stage fund, as well as the annual NYC Next Idea competition. They’re also sponsoring various incubators, from General Assembly to NYU-Poly to the newest space: HarlemGarage. HarlemGarage, to be run…
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No one wants to be in a hospital, whether it’s because of your own health or that of a loved one. They are chilling and intimidating. However, they provide a needed and valuable service that we are all thankful for. Mike Galbo is the COO and cofounder of the data collection application for hospitals, Aidin. Galbo aims…
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Whether it is for the office quarterly review meeting, or a 4th of July bash, choosing and organizing an event’s catering is one more pain that you could do without. Chris Collins and Carly Chamberlain created CaterCow to provide a marketplace for consumers in need of catering to discover and order the perfect catering solution…
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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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HealthyOut says, “The world is conspiring to make us fat.” (I knew it!) They hope to solve this problem with their new subscription meal program using healthy, fresh meals delivered daily from local restaurants. Using rich data and smart algorithms, HealthyOut provides weekly menus of healthy options with delivery from their restaurant partners. It’s like having…
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Silver Living’s long-term, huge, crazy vision is to take the place of AARP: to be the biggest, most trusted brand for seniors. To get there, the New York startup is focusing on detailed reviews of assisted living facilities. They actually send photographers to take photos and send researchers to interview residents; they check state inspection…
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Last night at Tech Cocktail’s NYC Mixer and Startup Showcase event, Challengage, a startup that makes games that help companies test undergraduates’ problem solving, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, took home the title of NYC’s Hottest Showcasing Startup through obtaining the most votes in our pre-event poll. Challengage bested 11 other high caliber startups showcasing…
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New York City-based Alpha Payments Cloud (APC), a payments-focused cloud-based IT startup, announced this week a $12 million seed round funded by an angel investor. The company plans to introduce new cloud-based payment platforms that change the way payment products are developed while simplifying and connecting the payments world. APC’s enterprise app store is designed…
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A group of 22-year-olds are huddled around a game board, playing Tablet Wars. But they aren’t goofing off during senior year of college; they’re actually on a job interview. Challengage makes games that help companies test undergraduates’ problem solving, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Played in groups of four to six – which may include…
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There’s more than just big enterprise in the Big Apple. The New York City startup scene has seen a boom in recent years, making its case as a viable alternative to The Valley for those who want to grow their tech startup in EST. That’s why Tech Cocktail is thrilled to be bringing the Mixer…
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Custom menswear brand Arden Reed was founded in 2008 by Mike Abadi and Carlos Solorio. After leaving their investment banking jobs in New York, the two turned to Kickstarter and launched the company last year. They ended up raising over five times their original goal and became the men behind Kickstarter’s 12th most funded fashion…
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Daily news consumption is an important aspect of nearly everyone’s life, regardless of the medium. While it’s easy to personally educate yourself on the latest news, keeping an entire organization informed poses a new kind of challenge. News often spreads across an organization in a scattered and disorganized way, increasing the risk of misinformation. While…
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Exec is an errand running and cleaning service with on-demand, high-quality personal assistants for individuals and companies. Exec started last year in San Francisco; this week Exec announced plans to expand to New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles. As they scale, Exec is focused on user growth and premium customer service. Exec is…
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At his opening remarks at SXSW Interactive last week, MakerBot cofounder and CEO Bre Pettis announced the 3D printing company’s latest product: the Digitizer, a desktop 3D scanner. The Digitizer is still in the prototyping phase, but it will ultimately be able to scan any object and turn it into a model that can be…
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