crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 9, 2014

The image above is an interesting project from Strava, showing a heatmat of bike paths in the Chicago area. Here’s a link to the Chicago map, but you can easily navigate to another geographic area. A Discussion on Material Choices in Mobile – crowdspring.co/1lYw8iS. This is Chicago area – crowdspring.co/1j3qZ8y.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

We were looking at all sorts of strategic decisions that Sony was considering, which required analysis and data on broadband networks, Internet portas and mobile handsets/networks. I was in the midst of sizing the mobile handset markets in 3 regions: US, Europe and Asia. As scientific as that. I called another agency.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

We are so proud to be a part of the entrepreneurial and technology community in Chicago where we are based. 20 Free Device PSD Mockups for Mobile Apps & Websites – crowdspring.co/1zfrLbQ. On A New Shared Street In Chicago, There Are No Sidewalks, No Lights, And Almost No Signs – crowdspring.co/10baTD3.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The recognition of this service gap led to the development of a mobile app, which offers exactly what a selfie can’t, and will become the new generation of photography –the first ever mobile application that allows users to order high-quality, affordable photography on-demand. A typical scene, e.g,

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 25, 2014

Facebook Launching Mobile Ad Network At F8 Conference | Re/code – crowdspring.co/1musoF6. How to create mobile style slide-in navigation | Webdesigner Depot – crowdspring.co/1ms5aj1. How to create mobile style slide-in navigation | Webdesigner Depot – crowdspring.co/1ms5aj1. – crowdspring.co/1iDjBju.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Our investments focus heavily on the financial services industry, digital media, mobile applications & infrastructure, SaaS / Cloud and retail innovation. Our other big wins came from Chicago (Ulta & Envestnet), Baltimore (BillMeLater), New York (DealerTrack) & LA (TrueCar). And we’re not restricted to territories.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Fresh and Free Resources for Website and Mobile Interface Designers – crowdspring.co/1m69Rmd. Fresh and Free Resources for Website and Mobile Interface Designers – crowdspring.co/1m69Rmd. Testing Mobile: Emulators, Simulators And Remote Debugging | Smashing Magazine – crowdspring.co/XpCEXp.

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Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Techstars has launched another “powered by” accelerator, this time with Sprint around mobile health. I’m an enormous fan of four things about the Sprint Accelerator – what we call “PBTS” (powered by Techstars), mobile health, Kansas City, and Sprint. Kansas City has a special place in my heart.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Laura González-Estéfani, Director of Partnerships & Mobile LatAm for Facebook, says : There is talent, there is support from the institutions and private initiatives that are focused on boosting innovation, and there is an incremental interest from VCs and business angels for innovative projects. And this status is well deserved.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 1, 2015

As impressive as Apple’s revenue growth is, there are five companies expected to become the next Apple in the near future: Skyworks Solutions Success With IoT, Mobile Payments and Connectivity. The Skyworks Solutions growth is largely due to its key involvement in IoT, payments on mobile devices, and Internet connectivity.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

It’s insanely competitive to get into our industry so most have degrees from institutions like Stanford, Harvard, Wharton and University of Chicago (blatant plug ;-). Think of web vs. mobile. Most VCs are book smart. Smart is simply not a differentiator. In fact, book smart can be a negative. Traditional software vs. SaaS.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2014

5 basic legal considerations for startups | Chicago Tribune – crowdspring.co/1na3gI5. Applying Participatory Design To Mobile Testing | Smashing Magazine – crowdspring.co/1ytzwdT. Mobile Commerce Usability: 5 Fundamental Guidelines For Your Mobile Site | Usability Geek – crowdspring.co/1rPyl3Q.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Pennies from Heaven: Chicago Startups’ Experiences with Angel Investors – [link]. Flyover Geeks: 2010′s Top 30 in Chicago tech – [link]. Good WSJ summary of the mobile industry in 2010 and what’s to come in 2011 – [link]. The Myth Of Work Life Balance – [link]. – [link]. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Chicago’s startup engine roars | Chicago Tribune - crowdspring.co/16aYZLL. 10 simple tips for improving mobile form UX | Econsultancy - crowdspring.co/1dYTT57. Eye-Catching Mobile App Interfaces with Sleek Gradient Effect | Designmodo - crowdspring.co/19hc82N. The iOS 7 Design Cheat Sheet - crowdspring.co/GJTTKb.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Chicago can be better than Silicon Valley (when it comes to promoting women entrepreneurs) | by Sharon Schneider - crowdspring.co/18J09d4. Free Flat UI Kits for Web & Mobile UI Design | Graphic Design Junction - crowdspring.co/18mlo43. Free Flat UI Kits for Web & Mobile UI Design | Graphic Design Junction - crowdspring.co/18mlo43.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 4, 2013

I mentor other entrepreneurs informally and also through TechStars (Chicago) and Founder Institute. We benefit from positive models that show us what’s possible and make us want to think bigger, work harder, and keep trying—especially when the going gets tough. I’ve been thinking a great deal about this issue.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Something new for the Chicago tech community – crowdspring.co/1bXLS29. Flat, Mobile, Responsive: Fresh JavaScripts and jQuery Plugins Made in September 2013 | noupe – crowdspring.co/18Gazgi. Gathering Customer Needs | VentureFizz – crowdspring.co/15IZpsB. Tools for image optimization – crowdspring.co/18Gappa.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Of course most of you know SnapChat, Tinder & Whisper and many people immediately associate the success of Los Angeles under the SoLoMo banner (Social, Local, Mobile) and you wouldn’t be wrong. These are industries that start to open up new commercial zones like Cincinnati (home to P&G & Kroger) and Chicago.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 22, 2013

Chicago’s most active entrepreneurial networking groups | Crain’s Chicago Business – [link]. Get Out of the Way | Entrepreneur – [link]. The Fundamental Challenge of Your Startup’s First Hire: Leading and Learning at the Same Time – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 28, 2011

Built in Chicago – a Movement, a Mission, a Community - [link]. Connecting Digital Strategy with Social Business and Next-Gen Mobility - [link]. Mobile Web Design Trends and Best Practices - [link]. Seven Guidelines For Designing High-Performance Mobile User Experiences - [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Nice feature story via Chicago Tribune on @Ramon_DeLeon – [link]. A Look Inside Mobile Design Patterns – [link]. 29 Simple yet Intuitive Mobile Web Designs – [link]. Klout, My Story & Why Opting Out Was My Only Choice – [link]. “Thanks for calling. How to guarantee return clients – [link].

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Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at Boyan Josic’s Daily Deal Media Conference in Chicago. Now, it was only by coincidence that the conference was held in President Obama's Chicago home town.

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Agile VC

JUNE 5, 2011

Headquarters: Chicago, IL. 6) Per Market Analysis: We unfortunately only have data on four of the hundreds of different cities in which Groupon operates… two US (Chicago, Boston) and two international (Berlin, London). But even in Boston & Chicago it remains above $20. Groupon, Inc. Founding Date: 2009. Read More ».

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2020

If you need the best security systems Chicago to install for your security system, be sure to pick a reputable company to handle the work. In case you are at work, you can use your mobile security app to observe what the important people in your life are doing. Helps to keep tabs on Your Kids and Your Employees.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Laura González-Estéfani, Director of Partnerships & Mobile LatAm for Facebook, says : There is talent, there is support from the institutions and private initiatives that are focused on boosting innovation, and there is an incremental interest from VCs and business angels for innovative projects. And this status is well deserved.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 5, 2012

crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Flightwise/ MyRadar Mobile Apps – [link]. CEC’s Startup Forecast – “Never been a better time to start a company in Chicago” – [link]. Mobile Users Split on Check-In Services – [link]. Small Businesses and Startups: Worst.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 5, 2011

An open letter to the Chicago entrepreneurial community – [link]. 35+ Free Mobile & Web Application Development Icon Sets – [link]. Mobile carriers are calling everything 4G these days – [link]. Three economic trends for 2011 (fueled by startup goodness) – [link]. A better Post-It – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 30, 2014

A tech bubble: What Chicago entrepreneurs think | Blue Sky Innovation – crowdspring.co/1lJaw6B. The 39 Best Pieces of Sales Advice You’ll Hear This Year – crowdspring.co/1ojWm1U. How much do Y Combinator founders earn? 80,000 Hours – crowdspring.co/1k0NMTU. Brands are p **g online ad money away – crowdspring.co/1mn7MNz.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Why I Sold My Startup Instead Of Taking VC Money | Built In Chicago - [link]. Chicago’s Startup Community Grows Outside Of Groupon’s Shadow | Chicagoist - [link]. Native Ads In 2013: Scale, Headlines As Banners, Mobile, Samsung, And Yahoo | TechCrunch - [link]. | PandoDaily - [link]. The product lens - [link].

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 11, 2018

Basically, an app (or other software) uses GPS, RFID, Wi-Fi or cellular data to trigger a pre-programmed action when your mobile device enters or exits a virtual perimeter set up around a geographical location. We like to thinking of geo-fencing as extremely advanced mobile advertising based on physical location.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 5, 2013

Screen) size matters for mobile interface design | VentureBeat – [link]. Twitter Is Building A Gateway To The “Web” Of Mobile Apps | TechCrunch – [link]. Chicago-based BrightTag ranked #4! Facebook’s mobile hype, eyeballs and dollars grow. Facebook’s mobile hype, eyeballs and dollars grow.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

The Chicago FireStarter Venture Capital Fund – [link]. Designing for Mobile: 7 Guidelines for Startups to Follow – [link]. Mind boggling – Apple Makes 75% of Mobile Phone Profits, With Only 9% of the Phones – [link]. The Perpetually Vexing Problem of Hiring Programmers – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2011

An AMAZING amount of funding activity in Chicago – [link]. How to Design a Mobile Responsive Website – [link]. Small business and startups: great reads from the business press – [link]. crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Coupon Cactus – [link]. Chess Lessons for Startups – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Kevin Willer Shares His Experience Building Google’s Culture In Chicago – [link]. The Future of Advertising: Everything’s Going Mobile – [link]. Five campaigns changing the game of mobile advertising – [link]. Definitive Mobile Guide – 40+ Tools, Frameworks And Tutorials – [link]. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Why Chicago is One of the Best Cities for Entrepreneurs | @ Technori – [link]. You Can’t Add Value If You Don’t Have Values | Built In Chicago – [link]. Brands Struggle in Mobile – [link]. Practical Advice From Female Entrepreneurs Who Stand Out In A Sea Of Dudes | Fast Company – [link]. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Good (short) video interview with Kevin Willer about the value 1871 Chicago offers entrepreneurs – [link]. Mobile User Interface Login Form Design Inspiration – 41 Examples – [link]. Phenomenal Reddit AMA … I’m Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – [link].

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www.clickz.com

JANUARY 7, 2013

Media Planning Media Buying Publishing Display Advertising Video Mobile. Actionable marketing tip: At a minimum, have a mobile strategy to ensure that consumers can access your site from your social media location regardless of whether theyre using a computer, smartphone, or tablet. SES Chicago. SEO Paid Search Search Marketing.

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