Betaspring is a mentorship-driven startup accelerator program for technology and design entrepreneurs who are ready to build a product, launch a company, and change the world. Apply now for our Fall 2012 session.
05.16.12
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mwithers
Companies applying for Betaspring's Fall 2012 session by May 21 will be eligible to attend an invitation-only event on June 11 at Betaspring HQ. The Betaspring Experience will give applicants deeper insight into the Betaspring program, an intro to the team, and exposure to Betaspring's alumni and mentor network.
The day will also feature time with Betaspring friend and mentor Bill Warner. Bill, a serial entrepreneur who founded Avid and Wildfire, will lead an interactive conversation about the role that "intention" plays in entrepreneurial success.
In addition, participants will also spend some QT with Boston Globe technology and innovation columnist Scott Kirsner, who will drop some science on how startups can hack the media to get quality exposure for their venture.
Participants will hear from Betaspring alumni who have launched companies, participate in a...
05.11.12
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mwithers
Imagine a world where magic was made real. A world where you can waive a wand and make things happen. Sound far fetched? Think again. Earlier today, Betaspring alum MoveableCode launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise some cheddar to support their newest game, Incantor. Incantor's magic wand tracks motion and gestures, and is connected by bluetooth to your smartphone. It can identify what spells have been cast and who the spell targets, enabling magical battles and quests to take place in the real world.
Very cool to wake up this morning and see that Mashable.com picked up the story, complete with video of people using the magic wand.
Help bring Incantor to life by supporting the Kickstarter campaign! The project's $100,000 fundraising goal will fund the game's roll-out, and get wands - along with their magic - into the hands of supporters by the end of the year. http://www.kickstarter...
05.09.12
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mwithers
In 2012, Betaspring expanded it's focus on accelerating gaming-related companies. Building on a strong design/CS community and mentors with expertise in the industry, we're growing a roster of alumni companies pursuing gaming-related ventures. And we look forward to welcoming more gaming-related companies into our fall session, which kicks off August 20.
One catch: founders looking to accelerate their gaming company better get to betaspring.com soon. The early application deadline for our fall accelerator is May 21. Final application deadline is June 5. Companies who apply by May 21 are eligible to attend a private event for prospective applicants on June 11 at Betaspring HQ.
Here's a quick glance at some of Betaspring's activity in the gaming space…
Spring 2012 alum MoveableCode is a mobile entertainment publishing company built on truly great...
05.08.12
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mwithers
Betaspring is accepting applications for our Fall 2012 accelerator, which kicks off in Providence on August 20. The early application deadline is May 21. Final application deadline is June 5. Companies who apply by May 21 will be eligible to attend a private event for applicants on June 11 at Betaspring HQ.
Twice a year, entrepreneurial teams from around the country come to Providence for Betaspring’s intensive 12-week accelerator. Our full-immersion program, which runs in Spring and Fall, enables teams with a strong start on a high-growth venture to rapidly transform into fundable, scalable companies. Read our FAQ.
Throughout the program, startups develop and refine their product, launch it to their target customer groups, and test their delivery and business models. Through interactions with Betaspring Mentors and select audiences, each startup refines their company and...
05.08.12
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mwithers
In 2011, Betaspring expanded it's network of mentors and resources to expand a dedicated track for physical technology companies. Accelerating physical technology companies is a great fit for Betaspring, with Providence providing us with a strong community of makers, DIY technologists, and "maker" orgs. (Then there is this whole thing about us passionately believing that makers can drive the next industrial revolution).
Betaspring is encouraging physical technologists and serious makers who are ready to take their business to the next level to apply for our fall session. Early application deadline is May 21. Final application deadline is June 5. Companies who apply by May 21 will be eligible to attend a private event for prospective applicants on June 11 at Betaspring HQ.
This spring, the torch of maker awesomeness was carried by Sproutel, who are making fast...
05.08.12
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mwithers
Betaspring is looking forward to spending some quality time with Startup America CEO Scott Case tomorrow. Scott is in town for the The Met School's grand opening for its new Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship--which is awesome! While here, Scott will visit with the Betaspring team and host a roundtable conversation with a group of Rhode Island startups about emerging trends, topics and issues that have an impact nationally and locally.
One of the things we like best about being in Providence is the strength and comraderie within our entrepreneurial community. It's important that leaders like Scott hear from startups that are at all stages of development and get deep, real time insights into the challenges we face and the victories we have won.
Before joining Startup America, Scott was founding CTO of Priceline. As Chief Technology Officer, he was responsible for...
05.01.12
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mwithers
Videos from our spring accelerator Launch Day are here. The vids are not much produced, but of high enough quality for you to check in on the companies that caught your fancy this spring. Thanks again to the mentors, alumni, investors, sponsors and other partners who participated in this spring's session, one of the strongest sessions yet. You can also see the wrap up of media coverage of the event here.
Watch vids below:
121Nexus helps political leaders and campaign managers create personalized connections with constituents and deliver highly relevant digital content via web and mobile.
Autoshag enables car buyers to purchase used cars directly from dealer auto auctions at significant savings.
Care Thread’s real-time, patient-centered communications platform for web and mobile improves communication and collaboration for medical teams -- saving time, money, and lives....
05.01.12
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atear
The sixteen teams of the Spring 2012 session delivered the goods on Launch Day last week, to a capacity audience of 250 at the Betaspring offices in Providence. The startups had lots to talk about, with major progress on investment rounds, strategic partnerships and customer traction.
If you missed the event or the live stream, we''ll have the videos posted later this week. For more on the Spring teams, check out our Launch Day blog or the Portfolio page.
We were pleased to have a dozen press outlets cover Launch Day, and spotlight some of the standout companies. Here is a roundup:
Boston.Com: The Innovation Economy Awards
Mashable: Dr. Roboto? Interactive Teddy Bear Helps Kids Manage Diabetes
Boston Globe: Accelerator Programs Can Help Startups Take Off Faster
Providence Journal: TWOBOLT Pressing Forward
Launch Day roundups also at Tech Cocktail, Mass HighTech, BostInno, ...
04.25.12
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mwithers
Betaspring Launch Day is Thursday, April 26 at 4pm. The sold-out event at Betaspring HQ will be jam packed with people, pitches and the electric energy that only a room full of startups (and the people who love them) generate.
It's hard to believe that 12 weeks have passed since 16 companies came to Providence from all over the country (and even from as far away as Tel Aviv) to be a part of this spring's Betaspring accelerator. Over the 12 weeks, the teams refined their services and products, made new inroads to customers, and expanded their capabilities to emerge this Thursday as scaleable, fundable ventures.
This year's Launch Day will be super-charged, with 250+ mentors, alum, investors, community partners and friends registered. All companies will be making their pitch to the audience and then guests will have a chance to mingle with the teams, and for the...
04.23.12
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mwithers
Some great news from Betaspring alum Zokos! The new zokos.com is live and open to the public! Launch articles in Mashable and Betabeat sparked a set of opinion pieces all over the web. Zokos' new chip-in, or "friendfunding" feature is getting a lot of attention. Some folks think it's tacky, some think it's life-changing…but everyone is responding passionately. It looks like Zokos has struck a chord!
Here's a look a
"A dinner-party-planning dream." -Tasting Table "Zokos could be the future of entertaining." -The Washington Post "Solves multiple real problems...Parties will never be the same." -BostInno "Collective dinner party-planning, made easy...A stress-free good time together." -Food52 "At the end of the night a sea of empty plates and satisfied smiles was a positive sign that the platform has real potential." -PSFK
I'm excited to try it this weekend!
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