The creators of Boston Startup Institute, previously called Boston Startup School, announced today that they will be opening another program in New York City starting in June. “There’s a tremendous amount of energy in New York right now,” says cofounder and CCO Shaun Johnson. “The vibrance and the zest for life, that young mentality, is…
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We get it, you’re busy. You weren’t able to get to every Tech Cocktail post this week; you’re building your SXSW agenda. 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 your inbox, sign up for the…
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You are blessed with excellent entrepreneurial skills, but you need money to raise your startup to the next level. And getting your business funded by investors seems a challenge. Well, fret not: follow our guide and it will be much easier. 1. Use your network Your network is your biggest and best asset to meet…
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Getting exposure at SXSW is a bit like trying to flag down a bartender at a crowded bar. You may very well spend the whole night waiting, but too much persistence can be annoying. Still, there are better and worse ways to do it. Here are five tips for getting your message across. Do a…
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CNN, Mashable, TechCrunch, WIRED, Fast Company, Forbes, Apartment Therapy, Tech Cocktail, PSFK, Tested, BetaKit, DVice, Tech[dot]MN, Fox9Buzz, AndroidCentral, Gizmag, SiliconRepublic, AllThingsD, Gadget Review, GetAddicted, Automated Home UK, xConomy, Minnov8, MakeUseOf, and more. We’ve been asked by a number of people about our approach to getting press coverage for Spark’s Kickstarter campaign. Is it interesting, or…
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As tens of thousands of people gather, chatter, download, and code at SXSW, somehow trends and themes emerge. Last year the talk of SXSW Interactive was social discovery – location-aware apps that help you find people nearby. Here are some of our predictions for trends at SXSWi 2013. (If you want to hear the official…
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Over the last ten years, the number of angel investors, and the amount of dollars they’ve invested, have increased significantly. That’s good news for entrepreneurs, as they have more opportunities than ever to launch their dreams and to provide innovative products and services to their customers. The infographic below, presented by InvestorPitches.com, visualizes this significant increase in…
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The worlds of marketing and technology continue to converge, resulting in a growing interdependence that has consumer Internet startups taking notice. This is likely the result of a few factors: Internet marketers, specifically those who are focused on inbound marketing, are now competing with the masses, many of whom utilize many of the same tools…
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SXSW Interactive attracts over 32,000 attendees (along with Film), scattered across a handful of venues in downtown Austin. Some people are corporate employees, some are individuals, and others are startup entrepreneurs. Here’s where to find the startups. SXSW Startup Village Located on the fourth floor of the Downtown Austin Hilton, this is where a lot…
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If you’re attending SXSW Interactive, the mega-festival that takes place from March 8-12, you’ll have over 1,000 sessions to choose from (not to mention the parties). We scoured through them to find the 15 sessions you don’t want to miss. Keynotes Elon Musk When: Saturday, March 9, 2-3 pm Where: Exhibit Hall 5, Austin Convention…
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The most annoying question asked by content strategy experts is “What is your differentiating factor?” Many people never have an answer for this. Being forced to answer it, you try to look at your competition only to realize that you’re not that much different. In fact, in some cases you’re far behind them. But you still…
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As part of SXSW Interactive, the massive festival for digital innovators, 48 companies are participating in the SXSW accelerator from March 11-12. Similar to a demo day, they will present their pitches to a panel of judges and a live audience, and winners will be crowned on the evening of March 12. Here are the startups…
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Every startup offers a one-of-a-kind environment composed of equally unique ideas and employees. While your company may be small in terms of size, it’s certainly big in terms of company culture. With 87 percent of startups hiring nationwide, it’s surprising to hear many startup executives say filling jobs is still a challenge. When it comes…
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Whether you are a startup or a large enterprise, when it comes to marketing, your business focuses on optimizing your spend on each channel to maximize your return. Well, here’s the truth about email marketing – when used correctly, it’s the cheapest online channel that a business can have. Your email channel has a direct line of…
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We get it, you’re busy. You weren’t able to get to every Tech Cocktail post this week; you’ve been waiting in line for the PS4. 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 your inbox, sign…
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This weekend at the fifth Kairos Society Global Summit, organizers announced the Kairos 50: 50 innovative companies founded by undergraduate students. The Kairos Society is a not-for-profit foundation – with branches in over 40 countries – that aims to foster a community where entrepreneurial students can connect, learn, and have a voice. Read more about…
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