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Lower Show Prices by Social Sharing with KnockDown Ninja

Lower Show Prices by Social Sharing with KnockDown Ninja

Aug 1, 2011

Milwaukee-Area startup KnockDown Ninja employees seem to have a flair for the dramatic: they are not simply looking to help you save a few bucks on tickets to popular events; they want to cut them down ninja-style. Owners Zach Gohr and Dan Voell have developed a 2-step process for encouraging people like you to share their interest in events with your social...

Pocket Literacy Coach Asks, “Have You Engaged With Your Child Today?”

Pocket Literacy Coach Asks, “Have You Engaged With Your Child Today?”

Nov 16, 2010

“Pocket Literacy Coach isn’t designed to replace the education a child gets,” said Drew. “Its more to remind a parent, ‘Have you engaged with your child today?”

Mike Evans on GrubHub’s $11M Round And What Comes Next

Mike Evans on GrubHub’s $11M Round And What Comes Next

Nov 12, 2010

Matt Maloney and Mike Evans have a lot to smile about; their company Grubhub has just completed an $11 Million dollar round of funding led by Benchmark Capital to bring their total amount of financing raised to $14.1 Million. “What this investment in GrubHub means is that we can expand to more markets and bring more options to consumers,” Evans said....

Groupick Says: “If You Can’t Pick, Ask The Group”

Groupick Says: “If You Can’t Pick, Ask The Group”

Nov 11, 2010

"The way I like to describe it," said Shah, "is that you picture yourself in a bar with a buddy. You get into a debate on who would win in a fight, Iceman or the Green Lantern? You post it to Groupick and within minutes you have comments and opinions on who would win."

Chicago’s Jabber Jury Raises $1.2 Million; Web Will Not Be The Same

Chicago’s Jabber Jury Raises $1.2 Million; Web Will Not Be The Same

Nov 3, 2010

“I am going to tell you all a story,” he said, “and afterwards if it is a waste of your time, I’m buying a beer for everyone.”