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23 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 10 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTech Cocktail Sessions offers informative and inspirational talks from successful startup founders, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders from across the globe.
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Aaron Draplin: An Evocative Look at the Life of a Graphic Designer
September 28, 2014 18:00Aaron Draplin was born in Detroit, Michigan: a true Midwesterner through and through. At the age of 4, his parents moved their family from big-city Detroit to a small town in Central Lake Michigan. Life was good for a while, but when Draplin hit... The post Aaron Draplin: An Evocative Look at the Life of a Graphic Designer appeared first on TechCo.
The First VC Fund Focused on Women’s Health Has Launched
July 02, 2014 14:30 VideoDr. Jessica Grossman is thinking about joining the first VC fund focused on women’s health startups, she announced at Tech Cocktail Week Sessions in downtown Vegas in June. The fund, called EXXclaim Capital, will invest in companies focused on areas like pediatrics, health ... The post The First VC Fund Focused on Women’s Health Has Launched appeared first on TechCo.
9 Ways to Support Diversity in DC Tech
June 13, 2014 18:36Last night, a few hundred people filled MLK Library for DCTech Meetup’s Women in Tech edition. After pitches from six women-led startups in the DC region, an all-female panel of local women in tech discussed the ways through which we can impact the membership... The post 9 Ways to Support Diversity in DC Tech appeared first on TechCo.
How GrubHub Obsesses Over Their Customers (in a Good Way)
May 28, 2014 18:00Last year, GrubHub was weeks away from releasing a new product. But at the last minute, they decided to pull the plug. “I actually felt pretty good about it,” recalled Sandra Dainora, director of product, at our Chicago Sessions event last week. “An important... The post How GrubHub Obsesses Over Their Customers (in a Good Way) appeared first on TechCo.
GE Is Launching a Fabrication Lab in Nigeria
May 22, 2014 16:00 VideoThis year, after stops in Chicago and NYC, GE will be bringing a fabrication lab to Lagos, Nigeria. GE Garages are pop-up maker spaces that welcome members of the local community to come and use their tools, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC... The post GE Is Launching a Fabrication Lab in Nigeria appeared first on TechCo.
Kara Swisher: Tinder Is More Complicated Than the ObamaCare Website
May 09, 2014 18:48On Thursday night, veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher joined us in Vegas for a fireside chat as part of Tech Cocktail Week. Swisher is the former co-executive editor of AllThingsD, and now co-executive editor of Re/code. In April, Swisher went on NBC’s Meet the Press... The post Kara Swisher: Tinder Is More Complicated Than the ObamaCare Website appeared first on TechCo.
PR Pro Sarah Evans’ “Life Mission Statement” Has Kept Her Grounded While Her Career Soars Higher
February 20, 2014 14:00Sarah Evans doesn’t know how to code, but she has a thing or two to teach tech startups. What Evans does know is PR, and if you work in this industry like I do, you probably know her, too. That’s because she is generous... The post PR Pro Sarah Evans’ “Life Mission Statement” Has Kept Her Grounded While Her Career Soars Higher appeared first on TechCo.
Liberty Huang Created a Smarter Volunteer Platform with Boobs4Food
January 25, 2014 15:00Did you know that about 15 million people live in poverty and are considered to be food insecure? This means they don’t even know where their next meal is coming from. Most of us feel compassion for people who lack this basic need, something... The post Liberty Huang Created a Smarter Volunteer Platform with Boobs4Food appeared first on TechCo.
Harper Reed: Why Diversity is Important When Building Your Startup Team [ VIDEO ]
January 08, 2014 22:23While he certainly did a fine job leading President Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, Harper Reed will tell you that there are definitely some things he would love to have changed if he had to do it all over again. For one thing, he would have dedicated... The post Harper Reed: Why Diversity is Important When Building Your Startup Team [VIDEO] appeared first on TechCo.
To Jermaine Dupri, Culture is the Most Important Thing. Period.
December 11, 2013 14:00Tech Cocktail’s Celebrate wasn’t the first time we’ve been graced with Jermaine Dupri’s presence. The famous hip-hop artist caught our attention when he started Global 14, his social network that focuses on fostering real discussions. Global 14, as he feels, is the way ... The post To Jermaine Dupri, Culture is the Most Important Thing. Period. appeared first on TechCo.
Matt Mullenweg: “Don’t Let People Tell You It’s Already Been Done”
December 09, 2013 15:08Matt Mullenweg is the founding developer of WordPress which, as he told at Tech Cocktail’s Celebrate, is currently used by 20 percent of websites on the Internet. The website giant has small roots though, and after Mullenweg left CNET in 2005, he founded Automattic even... The post Matt Mullenweg: “Don’t Let People Tell You It’s Already Been Done” appeared first on TechCo.
Phil Simon to All Entrepreneurs: Do Not Trust Experts
July 11, 2013 19:00 VideoPhil Simon, bluntly speaking, knows his stuff when it comes to technology and emerging trends. He has worked in IT, consulted, and written a multitude of books, but does that mean we should trust his expertise? According to Simon, we should listen to his... The post Phil Simon to All Entrepreneurs: Do Not Trust Experts appeared first on TechCo.
Rohit Bhargava’s Likenomics: Find Success through Likability [ Video ]
June 25, 2013 20:59 VideoThroughout his childhood, Rohit Bhargava thought he would end up as a doctor or engineer. However, a short stint at an engineering camp one summer showed him that he had more talent bringing individuals together than building turbines: he won the good citizen award... The post Rohit Bhargava’s Likenomics: Find Success through Likability [Video] appeared first on TechCo.
Successful Growth Through Well-Planned Steps: June’s Tech Cocktail Week Sessions
June 22, 2013 14:00Tech Cocktail and the Downtown Project held the monthly Tech Cocktail Sessions Speaker Series on June 13, and – along with free BBQ – featured short talks from entrepreneurs about their projects, passions, and the industry at large. Tech Cocktail’s own Frank ... The post Successful Growth Through Well-Planned Steps: June’s Tech Cocktail Week Sessions appeared first on TechCo.
Dina Kaplan of Blip on Conquering Fears [ Video ]
June 13, 2013 14:00 - 328 MB VideoDina Kaplan, founder of Blip, continued piling more onto her plate. In addition to running six departments within her startup- HR, finance, PR, marketing, biz dev, and investor relations- Kaplan took it upon herself to build a networking community for the New York startup... The post Dina Kaplan of Blip on Conquering Fears [Video] appeared first on TechCo.
Greg Cangialosi On How to Build a Startup Ecosystem [ Video ]
March 04, 2013 17:48 VideoGreg Cangialosi, cofounder of Betamore and managing member of the Baltimore Angels, knows a lot about startups. His experience includes both entrepreneurship and investing. Greg started a company in 2001, ran it for 10 years, and made a successful sale of the company. After... The post Greg Cangialosi On How to Build a Startup Ecosystem [Video] appeared first on TechCo.
DFJ Mercury’s Aziz Gilani Explains Why Being Lazy Can be Good for Startups [ Video ]
February 10, 2013 15:00 VideoAziz Gilani is passionate about laziness. He says he likes doing what’s easy. “It’s amazing what happens when you surrender yourself to the easy things to do in life,” he says. Aziz, a director at DFJ Mercury, believes that companies should also do what... The post DFJ Mercury’s Aziz Gilani Explains Why Being Lazy Can be Good for Startups [Video] appeared first on TechCo.
Building Culture through Inputs and Outputs with Matt Dorey of Factory Zero
February 08, 2013 01:00 VideoWith his first interests being tae kwon do and computer programming, Matt Dorey shifted his focus and worked on his parents’ business at the age of fifteen. In doing so, he realized he wanted to be successful. This realization changed his focus from tae kwon... The post Building Culture through Inputs and Outputs with Matt Dorey of Factory Zero appeared first on TechCo.
1776 DC Tech Startup Campus and Hub Aims To Tackle Big Problems
January 27, 2013 20:12 VideoSince the Washington, D.C. region is so spread out with Maryland, Virginia and The District making up the unique area, finding a central hub for tech startups has been something the region has struggled with. Last year The Fort, a startup accelerator and work... The post 1776 DC Tech Startup Campus and Hub Aims To Tackle Big Problems appeared first on TechCo.
Scott Case On Sex, Gambling, Luck, and Growing Your Network
July 10, 2012 20:00 VideoSex. Gambling. Luck. These are 3 things you wouldn’t associate with growing your startup and building your network. But Scott Case, the founding CTO of Priceline and currently the CEO of Startup America, might convince you otherwise. Watch the full session by Scott Case.... The post Scott Case On Sex, Gambling, Luck, and Growing Your Network appeared first on TechCo.
Timothy Chi of WeddingWire Shares Four Startup Success Factors
May 22, 2012 11:05Timothy Chi, whom I recently had a conversation with, came up with the idea for WeddingWire while encountering pain points during the planning of his wedding. He took action on the simple idea of creating a resource for wedding planning and turned it into... The post Timothy Chi of WeddingWire Shares Four Startup Success Factors appeared first on TechCo.
Travis Kalanick CEO of Uber Shares Startup Lessons From The Jampad
June 16, 2011 20:17 VideoTravis Kalanick is CEO and Founder of Uber, a hot startup that offers anyone the ability to have a personal black car service at their fingertips via their mobile phone. He is a successful entrepreneur in the areas of consumer Internet, p2p, and enterprise... The post Travis Kalanick CEO of Uber Shares Startup Lessons From The Jampad appeared first on TechCo.
‘Hustle Is The Antidote’ When Starting And Running A Business
November 12, 2010 20:07One of my favorite quotes from the recent Startup Mixology conference came from entrepreneur-turned-adviser and investor, Travis Kalanick CEO and founder of Uber: Fear is the disease, Hustle is the antidote. Since I saw those words up on the screen, they haven’t left me.... The post ‘Hustle Is The Antidote’ When Starting And Running A Business appeared first on TechCo.