In keeping with the fast pace of SXSW, we put 29 startups on stage at our SXSW Startup Celebration sponsored by CEA and .CO for 60 seconds each. There were talking phones, a bit of screaming, and the promise of a tattoo (more on that below). Afterward, these startups showcased their products at the rockin’…
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We get it, you’re busy. You weren’t able to get to every Tech Cocktail post this week; you were in line to see Grumpy Cat at SXSW. Us too. 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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The title of this article is a million-dollar mantra, if you want to take your business to the next level. Most of us get caught up in doing it ourselves. DIY does not work as well in business as it works in assembling furniture. One of the primary reasons for doing things ourselves is saving…
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Andy Cohen has been taping his hit show “Watch What Happens Live” on Bravo live from SXSW this week. He announced his plans on Friday, March 8th at a special presentation with executive producer Michael Davies. Andy and Michael talked secret/ exclusive guests for the week, his new book, Most Talkative: Stories from the Front…
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As most entrepreneurs know, startup success doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It usually thrives because the startup, and the people who run it, have been supported by a vast network of people who believe in innovation and entrepreneurship. The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) is acknowledging those who have supported the growth of the Illinois technology…
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Triangle serial entrepreneurs and mentors Chris Heivly and Dave Neal announced this week the six companies that will make up the third Triangle Startup Factory accelerator session. TSF, the most highly capitalized technology accelerator in the southeast, runs an intensive, three month program customized for early stage startup companies. In addition to seed capital, startups…
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This is a story of two friends who quit their jobs to revolutionize men’s sock drawers. After quitting, Phil Moldavski and Ricky Choi only took six months (with two months spent learning web development at dev bootcamp) to launch their first Kickstarter campaign on March 6th. Within the first 24 hours, the company attracted 283 backers,…
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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the organization whose CES conference is famous for attracting the biggest of the big in the technology industry, is also lending a hand to the little guys: startups. In promoting the consumer electronics industry, CEA has a mission that includes spurring innovation in America. That’s where startups come in. “Startups…
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Every employer hopes to hire and retain enthusiastic and productive workers. But in the digital age, employee engagement is becoming increasingly challenging. In a survey of more than 2,400 U.S. workers at for-profit companies, 57 percent of employees described themselves as moderately or highly engaged in 2012. This leaves nearly half of the workforce showing…
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We only have one Earth, and until we start making Star Trek-style spaceships, we should be concerned with taking care of our home planet. This should explain the recent jump in green products, green technology, and good ol’ recycling. In today’s modern office, plenty of tasks performed everyday are less than environmentally friendly. Think of…
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Tech companies often attempt to duplicate other sensational websites or brands, hoping to achieve the same success. While it’s beneficial to implement a proven business model and stay up-to-date with emerging trends, it’s also crucial to incorporate elements that differentiate your company. Succeeding in today’s crowded digital marketplace is all about building a unique selling…
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When you walk into the I Am My Own Social Network meetup at SXSW next Monday, you’ll surrender your cell phone. When you start chatting, you won’t be allowed to talk about work. Oh, and no business cards can be traded either. Instead, hopefully, participants will talk about their true selves. The meetup will include…
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This Saturday we’re thrilled to be hosting a day full of startup-related festivities, capped of course by the grand ball - Tech Cocktail’s SXSW Startup Celebration sponsored by CEA and .CO. Leading up to the Startup Celebration is Tech Cocktail’s Power Hour Pitch Jam. Twenty nine of the hottest startups attending this year’s interactive will have…
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The Greater Cincinnati startup scene is diversifying and growing, which is creating opportunities for new types of startup launch platforms. Cincinnati-based Differential is a new company that is leveraging a different type of service and funding model to help startups accelerate their launch. Part angel investor, accelerator, digital studio, and lean startup consultant, Differential aligns…
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It’s not too often that you find anyone talking about the American startup scene. Rather, entrepreneurial loyalty lies with “the New York startup scene” or “the Chicago startup scene” or sometimes “the Midwest scene.” But Canada is different. With a smaller startup scene that gets less press, the whole country has a sense of brotherhood:…
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In my earlier post, I stressed thinking beyond Minimum Viable Product and focusing on building a Minimum Sustainable Company (MSC). In this article, I’m going to talk about one of the most essential elements of a Minimum Sustainable Company, the runway. Simply defined, runway is the time and money you have to keep the show…
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