Jul 29, 2011

There is so much more to traveling than sight-seeing. Startup Tripping is connecting travelers with locals to share cultural experiences. From coffee to homestays, Tripping is focused on connecting travelers on a deeper level  in over 140 countries by bringing people together based on mutual interests or shared networks. Perhaps you’re into scuba diving?...

Jul 28, 2011

Think of all the teachers in your life. Whether learning a new sport or picking up a new hobby, there were probably numerous resources that helped you acquire your super stealth skills. MentorMob is a new startup that is centered around the idea of learning from crowdsourcing. Just like Wikipedia is for collective knowledge, Mentormob is all about collective...

Jul 8, 2011

At tech.li we’re always looking to put the spotlight on new ideas and start-ups. Getting press is your chance to shine. So make the most out of the interview! Getting media press can go a long way for your business: attract new customers, get the attention of investors, build a brand, share a story, and much more. And the best part about it: it’s...

Jul 6, 2011

As projections for global location-based services market are expected to reach US$10.3 billion in 2015, up from $2.8 billion in 2010, Nokia is taking advantage of opportunities in this growing field. Nokia’s acquisition of NAVTEQ in 2008 was only the first step in securing its position as a provider of  location-based services (LBSs). An independent...

Jul 5, 2011

Reality check:  9/10 of new products fail. “User experience is critical to the product success. Bad user experience will sink great business solutions,” said Bernhard Kappe during a Chicago Lean StartUp Circle meetup last week. It doesn’t matter how great the idea, concept or business model, if a consumer is not able or willing to use the product, then...