New Jersey’s Technology Accelerator Welcomes New Teams at Opening Event
on Campus of Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey – May 16, 2013: Tuesday May 14th was cause for celebration as the teams of hopeful start-ups who will comprise TechLaunch’s Class of 2013 were introduced to each other and some of the Mentors who will be guiding them on the challenging 16-week LaunchPad 2 program beginning on May 20. The Class of 2013 represents an interesting blend of technology entrepreneurs sure to captivate the investors who will convene in September to evaluate their business models on Demo Day. They are, in no particular order:
30 Second Showcase
Show off your workin 30 seconds. Freelancers and Creatives can use the proprietary 30 Second Showcase mobile platform and nuanced approach to presenting their workin place of traditional business cards to make an introduction, get noticed, and get hired.
BeautyStat
A must-have tool for beauty product consumers, BeautyStat is the one-stop-shop to find, research and purchase your favorite products regardless of whether they’re hiding online or in brick-and-mortar stores.
Relationship Analytics
Discover the most valuable business relationships among customers and prospects using the unique Relationship Manager CRM. Graphic visualizations show you where to focus your time, based on the automated analysis of massive data sets.
Caktus
Feel better and live healthier using Caktus’ proprietary smart bottle and accompanying mobile application to track and optimize fluid intake throughout the day. Ideal for athletes, patients and anyone looking to improve their lifestyle through proper hydration. Their creed: Don’t Be So Dry!
SeekChange
Break bad habits and improve mental & emotional well-being. SeekChange will aid in this process through a series of mobile applications informed by psychological research, but designed to be fun and engaging. The Adaptive Coaching engine will not only guide users, but will also track one’s progress towards self-improvement.
Hazarai
Geek out in style via Comic-Con’s new 24/7 online destination. Hazarai unites geeks from around the globe with an intuitive collectables marketplace and events portal.
Private.ly
The world may be moving towards data transparency and openness, but Private.ly seeks to deliver a clean, intuitive platform for communicating sensitive informationand keeping it private. No data collected, no names used, and disguised messages that are safe from prying eyes nearby, Private.ly will be an essential tool for journalists, businesses and any individual looking to protect sensitive information from unintentional leaks.
ShareWatt
Don’t have a phone charger or outlet nearby? No problem. ShareWatt’s mobile-to-mobile charging technology enables users to harvest energy from other devices without cords or plugs for on-the-go battery power in a pinch.
Mario M. Casabona, TechLaunch’s Founder & CEO, observed, “We are excited to embark on LaunchPad 2 with our promising new Class of 2013. These young entrepreneurs represent a fresh and diverse array of talents and ambitions, so now the challenging work is ahead of them to capitalize on the impressive suite of resources available in the form of TechLaunch’s business training, co-working space, Mentorship, access to investors as well as overall guidance. Welcome Aboard; Let’s Get Started!”
About TechLaunch: New Jersey’s premier Technology Accelerator, TechLaunch was created to drive the commercialization of innovative technology within the State. Formed in collaboration with the NJ Economic Development Authority (EDA) (njeda.com), Montclair State University (montclair.edu), Casabona Ventures LLC (CasabonaVentures.com), and successful entrepreneurs, TechLaunch provides a select group of emerging Portfolio Companies early seed-stage funding, mentorship, key services and exposure to qualified investors, through a 16-week LaunchPad 2 accelerator program which begins on May 20 and culminates with a Demo Day on September 19, 2013.
To learn more, please visit techlaunch.com.
Media Contact:
Norma Casabona
New Jersey’s Technology Accelerator Welcomes New Teams at Opening Event
on Campus of Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey – May 16, 2013: Tuesday May 14th was cause for celebration as the teams of hopeful start-ups who will comprise TechLaunch’s Class of 2013 were introduced to each other and some of the Mentors who will be guiding them on the challenging 16-week LaunchPad 2 program beginning on May 20. The Class of 2013 represents an interesting blend of technology entrepreneurs sure to captivate the investors who will convene in September to evaluate their business models on Demo Day. They are, in no particular order:
30 Second Showcase
Show off your workin 30 seconds. Freelancers and Creatives can use the proprietary 30 Second Showcase mobile platform and nuanced approach to presenting their workin place of traditional business cards to make an introduction, get noticed, and get hired.
BeautyStat
A must-have tool for beauty product consumers, BeautyStat is the one-stop-shop to find, research and purchase your favorite products regardless of whether they’re hiding online or in brick-and-mortar stores.
Relationship Analytics
Discover the most valuable business relationships among customers and prospects using the unique Relationship Manager CRM. Graphic visualizations show you where to focus your time, based on the automated analysis of massive data sets.
Caktus
Feel better and live healthier using Caktus’ proprietary smart bottle and accompanying mobile application to track and optimize fluid intake throughout the day. Ideal for athletes, patients and anyone looking to improve their lifestyle through proper hydration. Their creed: Don’t Be So Dry!
SeekChange
Break bad habits and improve mental & emotional well-being. SeekChange will aid in this process through a series of mobile applications informed by psychological research, but designed to be fun and engaging. The Adaptive Coaching engine will not only guide users, but will also track one’s progress towards self-improvement.
Hazarai
Geek out in style via Comic-Con’s new 24/7 online destination. Hazarai unites geeks from around the globe with an intuitive collectables marketplace and events portal.
Private.ly
The world may be moving towards data transparency and openness, but Private.ly seeks to deliver a clean, intuitive platform for communicating sensitive informationand keeping it private. No data collected, no names used, and disguised messages that are safe from prying eyes nearby, Private.ly will be an essential tool for journalists, businesses and any individual looking to protect sensitive information from unintentional leaks.
ShareWatt
Don’t have a phone charger or outlet nearby? No problem. ShareWatt’s mobile-to-mobile charging technology enables users to harvest energy from other devices without cords or plugs for on-the-go battery power in a pinch.
Mario M. Casabona, TechLaunch’s Founder & CEO, observed, “We are excited to embark on LaunchPad 2 with our promising new Class of 2013. These young entrepreneurs represent a fresh and diverse array of talents and ambitions, so now the challenging work is ahead of them to capitalize on the impressive suite of resources available in the form of TechLaunch’s business training, co-working space, Mentorship, access to investors as well as overall guidance. Welcome Aboard; Let’s Get Started!”
About TechLaunch: New Jersey’s premier Technology Accelerator, TechLaunch was created to drive the commercialization of innovative technology within the State. Formed in collaboration with the NJ Economic Development Authority (EDA) (njeda.com), Montclair State University (montclair.edu), Casabona Ventures LLC (CasabonaVentures.com), and successful entrepreneurs, TechLaunch provides a select group of emerging Portfolio Companies early seed-stage funding, mentorship, key services and exposure to qualified investors, through a 16-week LaunchPad 2 accelerator program which begins on May 20 and culminates with a Demo Day on September 19, 2013.
To learn more, please visit techlaunch.com.
Media Contact:
Norma Casabona
