Loopt Turns The Daily Deals Game On Its Head With U-Deals Mobile social network Loopt is turning on the revenue streams by going after the daily deal space. It already partnered with Groupon to show users nearby Groupon Now deals via notifications, but today it is launching its own twist on daily deals. Loopt is calling them U-Deals. Instead of going out and getting a large inventory of deals at local merchants, U-Deals lets users request their own deals. Loopt is working in partnership with ChompOn, a white-label daily deals platform that launched at TechCrunch Disrupt last year. In order for this to work, Loopt needs to get enough deals requested and then turned on. Here is the big issue with this model.
Podio What is Podio? Podio, now part of Citrix Systems, is an online work platform with a new take on how everyday work gets done. Podio gives people more power than ever before to manage their work in their own way and is trusted by thousands of teams, companies and organizations worldwide. Podio users create workspaces to collaborate with specific groups of people, use an Employee Network for company-wide communication across departments and locations, and get their work done using Podio Apps. What makes Podio special? What really sets Podio apart is how it puts people in control of their work tools, rather than the other way around. The result is a new way of working – no more bottlenecks, no more blind spots and no more disconnected processes. Who is in the team behind Podio? Podio was founded in early 2009 by Jon Froda and Anders Pollas with founding developer Andreas Haugstrup Pedersen. Podio was acquired by Citrix Systems in April 2012.
AppMakr :: iPhone App Maker | Make your own iPhone App | Free iPhone App Maker With the rise of smartphones and mobile apps, businesses of all sizes are looking for ways to develop their own applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge or hiring expensive software development team members. In this era of technology, no-code app builders have emerged as a popular solution, allowing individuals and businesses to create their own customized applications with ease. Appy Pie is one such no-code app maker that has gained significant traction in recent years. But how does it compare to traditional app development? Here, we’ll explore the key benefits of using both the app development methods. Minimize risk Building an app from scratch is fraught with potential pitfalls, and investing a significant amount of resources into traditional app development can leave you exposed to considerable risk. Manage your app without a developer For many people building their first app, managing it effectively can be an afterthought. Faster GTM Cost-effectiveness
INNOVATION DAY E PREMIO START UP BUSINESS Un evento per rappresentare il volto dell'Italia che innova: tutte le Regioni presenti racconteranno la loro ricetta per rispondere alla crisi economica attraverso piani di sostegno alle imprese e gli investimenti delle PA in innovazione per l¹anno 2011. Un confronto su politiche e strategie delle diverse amministrazioni regionali: dalle modalità con cui coordinano tutti gli attori operanti nei settori della ricerca e dell¹innovazione ai sistemi adottati per favorire l¹insediamento di nuove attività; dalla capacità di valorizzare le vocazioni del loro territorio alle opportunità offerte dalla ricerca applicata. Al pubblico risulterà così nitida la fotografia dell¹Italia delle PA in tema di innovazione. Il panel Indirizzo di saluto: Pierantonio Macola - Amministratore Delegato di SMAU Il panel sarà introdotto e moderato da: Emil Abirascid L'evento si conclude con il premio START UP BUSINESS: premiate le migliori start up votate durante lo Speed Dating. Sponsor: in collaborazione con:
Vindicia | On demand strategic billing solutions for online merchants Tapad Brings Ad Retargeting To Mobile, And $1.8 Million From Powerhouse Investors One of the best-performing technologies in online advertising right now is retargeting—everyone from Google to startups are making bank from it. That’s when you browse the Web and are shown an ad from a site you’ve visited in the past. The clickthroughs are much higher than a random display ad. Tapad was founded by Are Traasdahl, who previously was the founder and CEO of mobile entertainment company Thumbplay. Why the excitement? Tapad has come up with a method to retarget ads in both mobile browsers and mobile apps, so that if you visit a mobile Website and then open up an app, you might see an ad from that site in the app. In order to make retargeting work on mobile phones and tablets, Tapad does more than just place cookies in your browser. So far Traasdahl says Tapad advertisers are seeing early clickthrough improvements “similar to retargeting numbers online—from 50% to 150% lift. Tapad is just getting started.
TuneUp | Digitale Musikverwaltung & -erfassung für iTunes & WMP 6 Free Sites for Creating Your Own Animations The long and illustrious history of moving pictures all started with the zoetrope. Then there was the thaumatrope, the flip book, and my personal favorite, the phenakistoscope. And now we have (drumroll please): The Internet. People have been excited about moving pictures for ages. Previously, we made some suggestions for sites where you can get your webcomic on. 1. For animators who would rather put in a little time rather than settle for a mediocre movie, GoAnimate is the way to go. For almost every component, the website offers a choice between complete customization and a library of already configured objects. There's also an interesting community feature similar to many social media sites. 2. Devolver streamlines the animation process into a quick, six-step multiple choice project. It's quick to e-mail your animation to a friend, but they will need to visit the Devolver site in order to watch the movie and there's no option to download. 3. 4. 5. 6. Which site was your favorite?
365 Days, $10 Million, 3 Rounds, 2 Companies, All With 5 Magic Slides Editor’s note: The following is a guest post by Socialcast founder Tim Young detailing how he raised 3 rounds totaling $10M in VC money in a year’s time with a 5-slide deck. This was originally published at “Knowledge Is Social.” “I have a short five-slide deck to share that provides a solid framework for understanding our business.” Since moving to San Francisco a little over a year ago, I have spent every day helping to build Socialcast and about.me. Stop using the projector for initial meetings Most of my initial venture partner meetings ended up in a conference room. Understanding an investor’s perspective Every venture partner has his or her own ideal approach to learning about your business. The initial slide deck Usually, an initial meeting lasts 30 minutes to 1 hour. “I have a short five-slide deck to share that provides a solid framework for understanding our business.” Opening with this simple statement frames your presentation in the mind of the investor. Slide 1: Company Snapshot
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