Image Source: Foursquare
Recently, the growing geo-location based social network, Foursquare reached 10 million users. Foursquare allows users to ‘check-in’ to a location and see which of their friends are nearby. The service began in March of 2009 by Dennis Crowly and Naveen Selvadurai. On June 20th their blog posted an info-graphic that shows the company’s growth in check-ins, users, and listed venues (apparently, there are 1,105 Beer Halls listed in Germany).
Following the 10 million user’s post, Foursquared blogged June 24th that they were “Planning for the Future.” The service announced that it had raised 50 million in a new round of funding due no doubt in part to its impressive growth. Continue reading..
Matthew arrives in Alberta
A proud grandson with an innovative spirit, Matthew Lawrence honours his Grandfather’s memory through a cross-Canada charitable biking adventure. In effort to raise funds for the Parkinson’s Society of Canada, he is an inspiration to all entrepreneurs pushing to hit their next goal (or for Matthew, the next Canadian town!).
The following is a special section to Startup 3.0, in support of the Parkinson’s Society. Charitable organizations define the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur; passion, drive and an unwavering focus on a target objective. Matthew Lawrence’s passion and commitment to achieve and complete his cross-Canada tour is a juxtaposition to entrepreneurship, with a lesson powerful for business owners.
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Dr. Leslie Klein, P. Eng
Access to the Internet is invaluable to today’s highly mobile entrepreneur. More importantly, C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., provides the technology that enables vehicles and portable structures to be globally connected.
C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., was founded in 1997 with the intent of designing and developing a system capable of delivering high speed Internet over satellite into vehicles and transportable structures. With the rapidly growing demand for Internet services worldwide and with no technology available to make it transportable, C-COM designed, developed, and now manufactures and sells its proprietary iNetVu® Mobile Satellite Antenna Systems – a technology which makes it possible to deliver high speed Internet services, voice over IP, and video over satellite into locations where no terrestrial infrastructure exists.
Dr. Leslie Klein co- founder, President and CEO of C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., has seen revenues of his company increase by 14.4% to $10,475,614 in 2010 and generated a net after tax profit of $1,846,037, representing an increase of 40.4% from last year. Continue reading..
