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NYC Startup and Event Updates
Here are some of the latest startup and event updates from companies based in NYC.
Ignighter
Ignighter has relaunched their group dating website today. The company is calling the updates "version 2" which includes an update to functionality and site design. It also looks like they have redesigned their logo. Co-founder Adam Sachs noted regarding the update, "One new feature that Ignighter is excited to unveil is the world’s first group matching engine. The site has developed an algorithm that determines compatibility between groups of friends rather than just individuals. This will help Ignighter suggest groups for you and your friends to go out with."
Ignighter has also updated their groups function to allow users to follow updates for groups they subscribe to. Adam tells me that their groups function is similar to following someone on Twitter.
Their other update regards their blog and I think it’s a smart move. They are adding more industry-related content to the blog in addition to site updates. This will help keep readers coming back and over time Ignighter might be able to convert them into trial users of the Ignighter dating service.
Check out my video interview with the Ignighter founders to learn more about the service.
Buddy Media
Buddy Media has announced the launch of Builder today. Buddy Media describes Builder as, "a proprietary Social Media Development Platform—the industry’s only such platform to standardize and enable rapid deployment of branded social media applications across all social networks."
Buddy Media builds "app-vertisements" which are basically applications build on social networks including Facebook and MySpace. Builder allows customers to build app-vertisements that can be updated easily when the networks make changes to their platforms.
Check out my video interview with Buddy Media CEO Mike Lazerow.
BootUp NYC
Another event has been added during Entrepreneur’s Week this month. BootUp NYC will be held on April 22 at Webster Hall. Tickets are $5 and it seems to be a very long program running from 6:30pm to the wee hours of the night. Speakers include David S. Rose and Sanford Dickert. There will also be a variety of DJs and drink specials throughout the night.
(note: we are a media sponsor of Entrepreneur’s Week although not for this event)
Another upcoming NY event for start-ups: entrpreneurs interested in receiving coaching to perfect their pitch & an opportunity to meet leading VCs & Angel Investors -check out FundingPost’s next workshop and conference on May 13! Registration at: http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=155
Allen – thanks.
The event is about enabling entrepreneurs in NYC and the surrounding areas with services and offerings that make building businesses easier. Groups like Sunshine Suites, TechSpace, Manhattan Storage, Green Desk, emerge, nutopia and New Work City are all involved along with the NYC Economic Development Corporation.
Come and join us for a great event on the 22nd at Webster Hall – just sign up for $5 at http://www.bootupnyc.com and enjoy the action with some amazing music, great opportunities and $5 beers(!).