Vayable cofounder Jamie Wong used to help friends with their travel plans. It was a hobby; it was something she was simply very passionate about: sharing her own experiences and tips to others. She travel-planned honeymoons, family vacations, and romantic getaways for friends – then she blogged about it on WordPress. This began to spark…
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The Now app – which founder Ben Cera calls “a living map, like the Marauder’s map in Harry Potter” – is launching its third version today. Now is positioning itself as the event discovery component of picture sharing, using the popularity of a picture and location tagging from apps like Instagram to tell users what’s…
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Tech Cocktail covered Tips For Vino’s launch in September, and we wanted to check up on Mathieu Choux’s creation. The site offers an online wine class for servers that promises an instant surge in wine sales and better trained staff. “Guests have an expectation to receive excellent customer service,” says Choux. “That includes knowledge of…
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Ever find yourself a little curious to find out what brand of shirt or shoes a friend was wearing, or where they got it? Perhaps you went as far as to comment on their Facebook photo or Instagram pic, asking the same questions, or letting them know that you loved it, and want one. The…
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Not too long ago, my parents celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary, and held a masquerade ball for friends and family. Leading up to the event, I wanted to put a slideshow together of photos of friends and family that told the story of their love. I will never forget showing my mum (yes, I am…
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Founded in 2009, i-KPI Software is still plodding along determinedly to improve the manufacturing industry. Their app, FactoryKPIs, lets manufacturing executives monitor processes and deal with issues on the go from an iPhone or iPad. Below, president John Nichols shars his slow-and-steady, persistent approach to entrepreneurship. Tech Cocktail: What’s the hardest lesson you’ve had to…
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Cincinnati-based Cladwell wants to do for men’s clothes what Amazon’s recommendation engine has done for pretty much everything – that is, make potent and relevant recommendations that are specific to each customer. Given that most guys look at shopping for clothes as a pain, Cladwell knows it is solving a real problem. Based on early…
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Tech Cocktail loves Austin. This is scientific fact. SXSW serves as a festival highlight year in and year out. But it’s been a few years since we’ve had the privilege of hosting a non-SX-inspired Austin Mixer, and quite frankly, it’s been long enough. On April 24th, Tech Cocktail is bringing the Mixer parade back to Texas’s capital…
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Dr. Jim Lewis, CEO of Silverback Learning Solutions, Inc., wanted to create an education technology program that centers on the success of educators and provides a clear picture of a student body. To help educators perform at their highest and most well-informed levels, Lewis began his extensive work on Mileposts. Collaboratively developed between educators and…
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Event discovery is fertile ground still prime for the taking. Although a highly competitive landscape, when one of the many “what’s going on around me” apps finally emerges, the sky is the limit. Las Vegas-based Tabeso has taken a big step in the right direction by winning Tech Cocktail Week’s Hottest Showcasing Startup at last night’s Mixer…
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With photo sharing at an all-time high via various social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, it takes something special to post an image that stands out in the crowd. While some may consider their shooting options limited from a phone, there are many apps available that can enhance the photo taking and editing process substantially. Here…
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“One4All was started because of two core beliefs” explains Jason Hausske, founder. “The first is that we live in a world of latent good and many of us want to do more good. Second, anyone can be a philanthropist; not just billionaires.” Hausske found himself donating money all over the place: fundraising efforts, humanitarian relief,…
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While many language learning sites offer a variety of languages, Nihongo – with its anime-inspired design and red and white colors – is devoted to Japanese. In fact, “Nihongo” – or 日本語 – means “Japanese,” in Japanese. Founder Taylor Dondich, a Las Vegas native and former Yahoo employee, set out to create a fun and…
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CentUp is a little button with a big goal. When bloggers, musicians, or comedians put a CentUp button on their website, it encourages viewers to donate. But they aren’t the only ones who benefit – half of the proceeds go to charity. “It’s hard for content creators to ask their fans for compensation. This makes…
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When you sign up for an online dating service, it is generally a bad sign if you spend the majority of the time dating your computer. The whole point of online dating is to get out and meet somebody new, but that can be tougher than you think. Glen Andrianov, founder of OnlyADate, took his…
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Back in 1992, Jermaine Dupri (or JD to many) brought Kris Kross to the nation’s attention by producing the hit song that made us Jump. He went on to have his own successful rapping career, which included throwing rhymes with Jay-Z, Lil’ Kim, and more as the youngest producer with a number one record. He…
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