Startup Rockstars (tm) http://startuprockstars.com entrepreneur connections & conversations Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:17:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en Startup Rockstars DC 3 - tomorrow night’s list http://startuprockstars.com/startup-rockstars-dc-3-tomorrow-nights-list/ http://startuprockstars.com/startup-rockstars-dc-3-tomorrow-nights-list/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:51:07 +0000 Startuper http://startuprockstars.com/?p=36 We’re all set for the Thursday, October 9th event at Viget Labs, where we’ll be holding the next Startup Rockstars night (a 1 Piazza event).  We’ll up the energy & networking that happened at the last event.  Including the 3+ ways this event has been promoted, we expect a nice turnout.  There will be live music from a local musician/documentary-maker to liven the atmosphere, some giveaways, and possibly a surprise speaker.

The list of presenters is -

  • evDeliv - www.evDeliv.com - We have signed up the best and most diverse selection of restaurants in Washington, DC so you can order anything from Pizza to Sushi. Our ordering process is straight forward and easy, and your credit and personal information is all stored safely on your own computer.
  • OurCoupleSpace - www.OurCoupleSpace.com - We help couples have stronger and happier relationships by tapping the wisdom of the best experts & the smartest couples.  Our vision is to become as much the choice of unhappy or bored couples seeking to save or revitalize their relationships as Match.com is the site of choice for singles seeking a mate.
  • ZippyJobs - www.ZippyJobs.com - Zippyjobs is the only local campus-based job site.  Our mission is quite simply to help college students earn cash and stay in school.
  • GamerVixens - www.GamerVixens.com - Empowering Women, One Gamer at a Time.
  • BrandClik - www.BrandClik.com - BrandClik is a next generation in-text advertising platform designed to bolster the bottom line for online publishers, deliver increased results to advertisers while protecting their intellectual property and enhance the online experience for readers.  The approach is consumer friendly, non-confusing and provides a win-win situation for both content providers and advertisers.
  • CreateDebate - www.CreateDebate.com - CreateDebate is a social debating web site that helps users make better decisions by understanding various viewpoints of a given issue.  Users can add evidence to their arguments from a variey of media, and the best arguments rise to the top of the debate through a democratic voting process.

Parts of the event will probably be streamed live (urls & updates to follow).

]]> http://startuprockstars.com/startup-rockstars-dc-3-tomorrow-nights-list/feed/ Startup Rockstars DC #3 announced http://startuprockstars.com/startup-rockstars-dc-3-announced/ http://startuprockstars.com/startup-rockstars-dc-3-announced/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:18:18 +0000 Startuper http://startuprockstars.com/?p=26 With over half of the presenters already lined up, the next Startup Rockstars event will be October 9, 2008 at Viget Labs.

The presenter list includes:

Tickets may still be available, depending on when you visit this post.  You can use the registration form below (or sign up here) to register as an attendee (free) or a sponsor (paid).

Also, the first edition of the Startup Rockstars News has been published, and is available in PDF format.


]]> http://startuprockstars.com/startup-rockstars-dc-3-announced/feed/ Clips from Startup Rockstars event tonight http://startuprockstars.com/clips-from-startup-rockstars-event-tonight/ http://startuprockstars.com/clips-from-startup-rockstars-event-tonight/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:34:33 +0000 Startuper http://startuprockstars.com/?p=16 What a fun night! Tonight we had six demos, and had to break up the after-demo networking to get people to the after-party down the street, where we continued the conversation. Here’s the list:

We’ll post a nice edited video summary later. During the event we were able to get some of the presenters streamed live, and you can view these short Qik-streamed video clips below:

Sharememe:

Contribune:

Diditz:

MixedInk:

]]> http://startuprockstars.com/clips-from-startup-rockstars-event-tonight/feed/ Startup Rockstars Video Recap http://startuprockstars.com/startup-rockstars-video-recap/ http://startuprockstars.com/startup-rockstars-video-recap/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:43:58 +0000 Startuper http://startuprockstars.com/?p=11 We’re prepping up for the Startup Rockstars DC Demonstration event this week (tickets here) with these presenters:

Here are some clips from last week that were put together in a quick montage of some of the presenting sites. The sites featured in the video are MixedInk, Contribune, and Diditz.

You can get a free ticket at the Startup Rockstars event ticket page.

]]> http://startuprockstars.com/startup-rockstars-video-recap/feed/ Startup Rockstars - event http://startuprockstars.com/startup-rockstars-event/ http://startuprockstars.com/startup-rockstars-event/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:11:38 +0000 Startuper http://startuprockstars.com/?p=3 Startup Rockstars demo DC Night

6:00 - sign-in at Viget Labs - soft drinks / snacks available
6:15 - demo’s start, including:

  • Ammado - www.Ammado.com
  • (rest of list being finalized - contact if interested)
    7:15 - demo’s end, head to happy hour
    7:30 - Happy hour at Dogwood Tavern in Falls Church
    Looking forward to a fast-growing group of “DC 2.0″ people…

    • Sign up free here.

    Startup Rockstars events by 1Piazza

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