May 6, 2011

Bo Fishback is the founder of Zaarly. Previously, Bo was the Vice President of Entrepreneurship for the Kaufman Foundation. Zaarly was created a LA Startup Weekend just a few months ago in February 2011, and is moving at the speed of light building a team, raising tons of capital, and preparing to create an innovative new e-comemrce platform. I interviewed Bo to learn the story of Zaarly and share experiences from his vast history as an entrepreneur.

May 2, 2011

While in Chicago this past week, I attended the Chicago street-team launch of Zaarly, and I have to say that I was impressed at the concept. Zaarly is an application that lets you post your need for a product of service, but also tell the potential seller what you are willing to pay for it and when you want it. For example, if you needed tickets to a sold-out...

Apr 29, 2011

SPARK Chicago, a new entrepreneurial competition, intends to help create three new businesses. SPARK invites applicants who have a web-based or mobile application idea to apply to its program, which entails six days of intense incubation. Ideas from all industries are accepted. The winners receive over $100,000 of donated business services, mentorship from...

Apr 28, 2011

Adrissha Wimberly and Charisse Conanan are the cofounders of Chicago startup Smarteys.com and want to change the way young people think about money. “Young people are sharing their information like never before,” said COO Wimberly. “When you take into account that student loan debt is starting to outpace credit card debt, its clear that we have the right...

Apr 27, 2011

CHICAGO, April 26, 2011 – Excelerate Labs, an intensive accelerator for startups, today announced the ten companies selected for 2011. This three month long “boot camp for startups” attracts some of the best early stage technology businesses from around the country who compete for the ten coveted spots. The participants receive seed capital, office space,...

Apr 26, 2011

This Friday, Chicago entrepreneur Salvador Serrano is soft launching his new startup, QRazy Panda this Friday at Casey Morans in Wrigleyville. Without stealing too much of his thunder before the event, QRazy Panda is a deal site utilizing QR codes to deliver deals on drinks at your favorite seedy hangouts, upscale clubs and anywhere there is alcohol. This...