The Iron Yard, an incubator and accelerator in South Carolina, today announced the launch of a new accelerator focused on health. The Digital Health Program follows in the footsteps of other health accelerators, such as DreamIt Health, Rock Health, and Blueprint Health. Participants get $20,000 in funding and three months of mentorship, and coworking space that…
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Today, Pittsburgh startup accelerator AlphaLab announced AlphaLab Gear, a new accelerator program for hardware and robotics startups. AlphaLab Gear will be longer than the traditional accelerator, running from October to May and offering startups $25,000 or $50,000 in funding. They also get office space; mentorship on design, engineering, and manufacturing; and a membership to TechShop…
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This post is part of Tech Cocktail’s “Healthy Entrepreneur” series, bringing you insights on food, exercise, and sleep throughout May. The series is presented by Coromega (more info and a giveaway below). At the end of a long workday, with 30 minutes to squeeze in for a workout or a healthy meal, entrepreneurs often turn…
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You know the drill. The second week of every month, Tech Cocktail puts on an awesome conference called Tech Cocktail Week held in the emerging utopia that is Downtown Las Vegas. That week is right around the corner, and as part of May’s Tech Cocktail Week, we’re thrilled to put on another Tech Cocktail Week Startup Showcase and Mixer. < REGISTER…
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Scared of needles? Hate getting your blood drawn? Fear not, because Jeanette Hill, founder and CEO of Spot on Sciences, is offering health care specialists and patients a new way to collect blood that does not involve venipuncture. HemaSpot, Spot on Sciences’s blood collection device, comes in a kit that can be used anywhere and…
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Let’s get this out of the way first. Yes, I am a guy. But, as my older sister and my girlfriend will attest to, I have been mercilessly stuck in enough wedding conversations to understand the daunting task that is planning a wedding. And yes, I have seen Jennifer Lopez’s Wedding Planner more than once….
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Proof that no industry is beyond being re-imagining by technology, Sync OnSet is solving inefficiencies in the TV/Film industry. The goal of the product is to simplify the creative process during TV and film production. Wymsee, Inc, the Cambridge, MA-based team behind Sync OnSet, was inspired to build this product after talking to a costume designer who explained…
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If electric cars are too expensive and you’re tired of biking, Australian startup DreamPushers has a vehicle for you: an electric skateboard. “I see it as an alternative to buying a scooter or a bicycle and I see this working especially well in the inner city, as it works perfectly for short, quick commutes,” says…
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HubSpot reminded us all of its industry dominance in the inbound marketing arena with the recent release of its State of Inbound Marketing report. To summarize the 164-page report (…no, I did not read it all): Inbound marketing is growing. More companies are adopting its methodology as well as the philosophy behind it – namely, that…
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The best work environments exist at organizations where managers know how to motivate employees. Motivation is key for employee retention, so employees need to know they are appreciated and recognized. When you motivate your employees, they simply perform better. Traditional bonus programs are expensive. A peer recognition program, however, can operate effectively at $100 per…
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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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We get it, you’re busy. You weren’t able to get to every Tech Cocktail post this week. 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 Tech Cocktail newsletter today. This Week’s…
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Bidzy allows local service providers to place bids on services such as haircuts, nails, automotive services, etc., through their mobile app or website. A customer specifies when they need the service, how far they’d like to travel for the service, the minimum rating for the provider, and how much they are willing to pay. Bidzy…
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In August, Tech Cocktail covered LoveThatFit, a platform for online clothing shopping, and dug into what inspired founder Gina Mancuso to start her venture. Almost a year later, we went back to see how Mancuso is doing with her third major business venture. Since October, when LoveThatFit received funding from Covenant Capitol, the focus has been…
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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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