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Startups

Online Travel

How Jetpac turned a $5,000 contest into a funding bonanza

The Kaggle code-writing contests are interesting if the programming geeks don't get ripped off. But, Jetpac's photo-curation algorithm leaves a lot to be desired.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Groupon joins Nokia and others on ReadWriteWeb’s death watch

The local deals giant finally put up some good numbers this quarter, but its share price has been battered and it will need to improve relations with local businesses if it wants to stay alive.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Feel good about leaving the pooch at home with Rover.com and DogVacay

Leaving a pet with a stranger may not be ideal, but owners' reluctance to board pets at traditional kennels in order to travel has created an excellent opportunity for companies that can connect owners with trusted watchers.

Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

Jetpac gets $2.4 million in funding — social travel or album peering?

Pictures are worth 1,000 words and there seems to be that many social travel apps and sites. Most of them feature photo boards and images, and Jetpac is one of the latest entries.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

TechCrunch takes its startup roadshow to Rome this fall

Set in the Villa Borghese's Globe Theatre, Italian startups will have the chance to rub shoulders with U.S. counterparts and leaders, as well as learn what a hat tip from TC can do for a young company.

Skift | 12 years ago

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The benefit of being Branson: Richard and kids on first Virgin Galactic flight

For those of us who aren't named Branson, the $200k price tag isn't really all that much money for the ultimate bucket list check-off.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Uber rallies supporters in D.C. to defeat price-fixing rule

The D.C. taxi lobby's effort to force Uber to charge five time the taxi rate makes for the first time the car service startup's rates have looked inexpensive.

Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

GroupMe pushes specialized group texting for travel planning

There is a ton of skepticism here about whether the startup, acquired by Microsoft/Skype, can really build a seamless, mobile, group-travel planning experience and whether or not people will care if it does.

Skift | 12 years ago

Skift Originals

Why Kayak wants its IPO now and why it thinks $22 a share is the right price

A dream deferred no longer -- maybe. Kayak can almost taste the public markets now, but as its IPO roadshow kicks into gear, this is not yet a done deal.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Social travel startup Tripl pivots: Pretty enough, but that’s about it

It looks pretty, and that's the most it will ever do. But that you knew already. Someone can hire the design team, though.

Skift | 12 years ago