A few of the startupcafe team are still reeling from the crazy weekend that was, Launch48. We now have 4 more startups in Edinburgh over the period of 48 hours:
Startup summaries
Compare The Universities
CompareTheUniversities.com allows prospective students to fully investigate their options for attending universities by aggregating information about each university, programme of study, and associated tuition fees. By inputting their qualifications, skills and interests, users are provided with potential prospects for further education.
http://comparetheuniversities.tumblr.com/
run2see
For those who love to run and travel this is a one stop site. Arrive in a new city and keen for safe routes to go running? Look no further. The run2see mobile app harnesses the inbuilt GPS in smartphones to provide users with the safest running routes nearby. Along the way, the app will narrate a guided tour giving the listener interesting information about historical landmarks and sites of local significance.
http://run2see.com/
Social Catalogue
Find products and services in your local area, compare prices, and read reviews from other users. The team made a bold statement that they are looking to change the culture and process behind purchasing decisions. They believe that accessibility and availability to information will assist the provision and recommendation of goods and services.
http://search.twitter.com/search?q=socialcatalogue
Zzzappa
Choose a date and time to have information delivered in the form of a phone call, which in turn acts as an alarm clock service. Consider being called by a hotel receptionist with a morning wake up call, but then that person also provided you with a quick update on local weather and traffic reports, the news headlines, and perhaps even the number of unread emails you have.
http://zzzappa.posterous.com/
Personally, I’m in the process of writing a series of blogposts about my experiences, starting with a contrast being working in a startup and being in a Launch48 business, then moving to practical tips for anyone leading a team.
Blog posts
There are a number of interesting blog posts about the event already:
Tweet, Tweet!
And a quick rundown of the tweets from the weekend:
@markoscharatzas: If I was to pitch #launch48 in one sentence. “A box where you put a group of strangers inside it and shake it frenzy for 48 hours”
mconnell: Heading home after a weekend of #launch48. Interesting experience and met some really awesome people.
MichaelFowle: #Run2See past the finishing line at #launch48 and we may have the makings of an interesting business. Thanks to all for a satisfying weekend
glennbuchan: Wrapping up #launch48 – great experience and brilliant people. Bring on pizza!
@zzzappa_app: Secret http://Zzzappa.com tip. It will actually work with uk numbers. We have about 30 uk calls remaining.
@glennbuchan Run2see keeps you safe from neds and bears!#launch48
@philip_roberts: This #launch48 pitch is epic. I might die of old age soon. #socialcatologue #launch48
@benwerd: Totally loving SocialCatalogue’s presentation style. Make them laugh, take them with you. http://plixi.com/p/54146421#launch48
mled: Pretty sure that watching the #Launch48 Ustream from my phone will have a devastating impact on my bill. Meh. Presentations are great!
@redsteg: Just finished #launch48. Project presentation and prototype demo (for #comparetheuni) went really well. @jws7 was fantastic.
benwerd: Utterly impressed. Great potential, great team, so much done in 48 hours! @zzzappa_app #launch48
jarofgreen: Does @zzzappa_app have a snooze button? #launch48
@benwerd However, the funny monologue is going on long enough that I’m beginning to suspect there is no prototype …#launch48
jws7: Just presented comparetheuniversities.com at #launch48. Thanks for the opportunity! #compareuni
JessInScotland: Hmmm is this my solemate!?!? #launch48 (#seemyjeans)http://yfrog.com/e8hprij
mled: Very many thanks to everyone at Edinburgh #Launch48 Weekend! I had a fantastic time. Well done to you all, worked extremely hard.
paulanthonywils: http://hut4app.com was pretty damn useful in producing a prototype for @run2see during #launch48 (even if I say so myself).
waynegibbins: Good luck to everyone on the final day of launch48 edinburgh!
aboynejames: top day of enthusiasm from the www.comparetheuniversities.comstartup team #launch48 #compareuni
JessInScotland: First sale!!!! Looking forward to my wakeup joke!! #zappa@philip_roberts #launch48 http://yfrog.com/5tjr5j
benwerd: I feel like I found my community at #launch48. The entrepreneurial businesspeople with a drive to make things happen. Enthused & motivated.
chrismuktar: #launch48 heavy discussion http://yfrog.com/f5vcfj
JessInScotland: It’s Q1 here at #launch48 – creativity, mentors, and an intense logo discussion! http://yfrog.com/f5q52j
waynegibbins: Tomtom for tourists and runners, turn left and there are the houses of parliament!! Great idea, #launch48
chrismuktar: @philip_roberts at #launch48 http://yfrog.com/n68yxyj
waynegibbins: Need a specialist light bulb? Take a photo of it and find out where to get! Nice idea, #launch48
waynegibbins: System to bypass ucas, compare unis .com launch48 idea – 1 minute pitches are going fast http://yfrog.com/dyaatvj
paulanthonywils: Feck me. Someone just pitched a flying car for #launch48
robotnic: Very insightful day at #launch48 today, lots of great speakers & good advice. Feeling motivated, hope it lasts til Monday!
Tech_Literate: Two rules – spend no money, and take the money (from customers, not investors). Difference is what makes a business. Chris Muktar #launch48
Tech_Literate: PR – need someone who can tie info on your business into the local market and what’s happening there. Wayne Gibbins #launch48
Tech_Literate: Need commitment, self belief and hard work. And a single lifestyle! Simon Montford up till 3am to work with US team. #launch48
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