Aug 8, 2011

We’re no Rebecca Black, but we think Thursday just became the new Friday. Thursday can thank the Tech.li team for boosting it’s street cred by kicking off ‘Tech.li Thursdays One’ with beer, pizza & start-ups. The first event of the new monthly series gathered startups, entrepreneurs, and passionate enthusiasts together to discuss what they’re...

Aug 4, 2011

When I moved from Atlanta to Chicago about a year ago to start my own company and explore a new city, attending the inaugural midVenturesLaunch was my first exposure to the local startup technology scene. The event, highlighted by Brad Keywell’s keynote, was an affirmation that I was in good company helping Chicago transform from a flyover afterthought...

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 26, 2011

Some of the best businesses are started by entrepreneurs who personally understand the market before they launch a company. Gabe Lozano was a baseball player before he was an entrepreneur. After 17 years of playing ball, he understood both the fundamentals of the game as well as the size of the market. In 2008 he started LockerDome to capitalize on a huge...