{"id":9405,"date":"2015-08-30T19:57:15","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T02:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foundersnetwork.com\/?p=9405"},"modified":"2018-08-28T17:48:08","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T00:48:08","slug":"introducing-the-august-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foundersnetwork.com\/introducing-the-august-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the August \u201915 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the August ’15 cohort of tech startup founders \u2013 Vancouver is a rising hotspot, with three new leaders joining our ranks. Other new members hail from Helsinki, Singapore and, of course, the Bay Area.<\/p>\n

They’re giving AirBnB hosts hotel-caliber booking tools, streamlining property management and kitting out outdoor adventurers via the sharing economy.<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t wait to see their contributions and successes through Founders Network!<\/p>\n

Antti Rikkinen<\/a>, \"AnttiCo-Founder of Blucup Ltd. Blucup<\/a>\u00a0created Zero Keyboard, which is the best way to\u00a0communicate with enterprise systems on mobile. It enables\u00a0fast and detailed mobile data collection without typing and\u00a0unleashes the full mobile potential of Enterprise software.<\/p>\n

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\"BijanBijan Mawji<\/a>, Founder and CEO of LocalFixFinder. LocalFixFinder<\/a> is a platform for property managers that solves\u00a0the problems of hiring and scheduling maintenance services for\u00a0their properties.<\/p>\n

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\"DanielDaniel Dubois<\/a>, Founder & CEO of ShareShed. ShareShed<\/a> is a web and mobile app for renting outdoor\u00a0equipment from\u00a0locals. ShareShed is referred to as Airbnb for\u00a0outdoor gear such as kayaks, standup paddle boards, tents and\u00a0other outdoor adventure equipment.<\/p>\n

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\"DavidDavid Ordal<\/a>, Founder of Everbooked. Everbooked<\/a> helps Airbnb hosts increase their revenue, giving\u00a0them the same tools that hotels and airlines have had for\u00a0years.<\/p>\n

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\"KevinKevin McLaughlin<\/a>, Founder of Actourex. Actourex<\/a> is a new digital platform connecting tourist attractions with travel\u00a0resellers. Goodbye paper vouchers. Hello mobile tickets.<\/p>\n

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\"MarkMark Fromson<\/a>, Founder of LocalSolo. LocalSolo<\/a> helps you find the Top Freelancers in Your\u00a0City. Connect directly with over 13,000 local freelance\u00a0professionals.<\/p>\n

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\"NiranjanNiranjan Rao<\/a>, Co-Founder of 6degrees. 6degrees<\/a> is a self-updating phonebook that cleans duplicates,\u00a0integrates your social networks and backs itself up.<\/p>\n

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\"VimalVimal Misra<\/a>, Co-Founder of Samvadi LLC. Samvadi<\/a> is a business software startup, focusing on very\u00a0small businesses.<\/p>\n

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We are passionate\u00a0about combining the\u00a0rich and diverse experience and perspectives all of\u00a0our members bring to our peer mentorship community of tech startup founders.You can check out\u00a0our previous cohorts\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

T<\/i>ogether, we are taking management and personal risk off the table and ensuring mutual success. Stay tuned to\u00a0Founders Edge<\/a>\u00a0for startup updates, tips and lessons learned from each of our new members. To learn more about Founders Network click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the August ’15 cohort of tech startup founders \u2013 Vancouver is a rising hotspot, with three new leaders joining our ranks. Other new members hail from Helsinki, Singapore … <\/p>\n

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