Aug 19, 2011
If God can't forbid another Apple from rising up against another Microsoft or IBM, the USPTO sure will.
Startups
CloakWorks Simulates Clothing with Shroud
One of the video game industry’s dreams is to have games with visuals that realistically match the carefully planned worlds within which their stories reside. Joe van den Heuvel,...
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Steve Jobs Resigns From Apple
On an otherwise peaceful Wednesday afternoon, Twitter is all a-flutter as news of Steve Jobs’ resignation hits the web. Apple’s CEO has stepped down and COO Tim Cook...
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Uncharted 2 and Sierra Nevada Ovila Saison
As a first-time contributor to Tech.li, I would like to begin by briefly introducing the subject on which I will be pontificating. Everybody loves booze, and people put a great deal...
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Sharethrough: Defining Video Distribution in a Digital World
Two years ago, I had my first interaction with a fairly unknown startup, named Sharethrough, that tossed a lofty promise my way: the ability to hoist my client’s branded content to “viral video” status...
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Patently Insane, Part 3: Anatomy of a Patent Troll and Some Conclusions
Solopreneur Documents His Startup Journey On Google Plus
Aug 19, 2011
[Austin, TX] After years in the corporate world, Aaron Longnion decided it was time for something different and started Refynr, a web app that lets you filter the clutter out of your social media feeds. Now, he’s documenting his entrepreneurial journey by writing a book on Google+. Why Google+? “I love the medium for posting: it’s easy to...
Tech.li Presents: Startup St. Louis
Aug 19, 2011
The Tech.li team is heading to St. Louis and we want to see you there! On Wednesday, August 31, we will storm the Jazz Bistro Theatre to bring you some of the top entrepreneurial talent in St. Louis. Our night will kick off with short presentations from the Capital Innovators Class of 2011, followed by speakers discussing the trials and tribulations of being a...
Careerli Aims to Help the Undecided
Aug 19, 2011
Take a minute out of your (hopefully) busy day and think about how people found jobs fifty years ago. It might seem simple – if your father was a taxidermist, chances are you would be next in line to run the family business whether or not you had an interest in commemorating someone’s cat. There was no Careerbuilder, no Craigslist, and networking...
uProtect.it, but U Probably Shouldn’t
Aug 18, 2011
“Secrets, secrets are no fun. Secrets, secrets hurt someone.” uProtect.it, a side project of Reputation.com, is a Facebook plugin that lets you encrypt status updates, pictures and more, making them accessible only to certain people for a specific amount of time. It is the latest in a slew of attempts at preventing grandma, big brother and your boss from...
Pass Referrals with Passing Green
Aug 17, 2011
Ever had service or a deal so good, you just couldn’t keep it to yourself? Sure, we all have. Make some money with that word of mouth with Passing Green. After being involved in more referral groups where troubles would arise with leads not being followed through, founders Jason Gegere, Cody Muenster and Marsha Taicher branched out to offer a broader spectrum...
Human Practice – Your Chicago Health 2.0 Startup Pitch Winner
Aug 16, 2011
How do you find or choose a new doctor? I know I choose my doctors based on what family members, friends or current doctors recommend. Sometimes though, you need to find a doctor and the above options may not be convenient or available. Imagine if you relocated to a new city? Where do you turn to reliably find a doctor or caregiver? Currently, most...
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