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TechCrunch goes Open Coffee: Blymee, the video

July 17, 2008 1 Comment

Tassos Koutsovassilis presented -for first time in public- some details and a screencast of Blymee, you may find more about it on our earlier post. Or you’d better take a closer look by watching the video of his presentation, embedded hereby.

update: and here is the screencast itself, thanx tasos.

english, meetings, presentations

TechCrunch goes Open Coffee: Mike Butcher, the video

July 12, 2008 2 Comments

We start rolling the event’s videos with the insightful talk of our esteemed guest Mike Butcher, editor of TechCrunch UK. And let me repeat our pride and joy for having Mike with us, we really look forward to the future expansion of this relationship.

P.S.: Kudos to Costas Vlachakis of techblog.gr for all the videos.

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Have you applied for SeedCamp 2008? Yet?

July 10, 2008 No Comments

You probably already know about Seedcamp, I may roughly describe it as ‘the european YCombinator’, while it was also one of the very first topics we covered on this blog. I had the chance and pleasure to met up with Reshma Sohoni, Seedcamp’s CEO, in London a couple of days ago, so here is Reshma addressing to all of you people about your potential at Seedcamp 2008.

You can find out more about Seedcamp from Reshma’s recent presentation embedded below; yes, applications are now open and waiting for you.

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Plus, I may share with you that we’ll probably have Reshma joining us in an early autumn Open Coffee meeting in Athens :)

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TechCrunch goes Open Coffee Greece: Wrap up

July 6, 2008 1 Comment

Last Tuesday’s event was a very special evening for all of us that are involved in one way or another in the Greek startup and entrepreneurship ‘scene’ (for lack of a better word). It marked a whole year of OpenCoffee meetings – a year filled with the enthusiasm, creativity and productivity of the Greek geek crowd. A crowd which by now through these get-togethers should have a clear picture of itself, its variety and its capabilities. The night, courtesy of our sponsors, by was also significant because it was another step to put Greece on the map as far as startups are concerned: TechCrunch UK‘s Mike Butcher was there to get an idea of what some of the Greeks like to do with their free (or work) time.

the crowd before the presentations

As usual the event was held in the first Tuesday of the month and it was set up to take place in Bocca, a classy venue at the southern coast of Athens. It was the meeting’s first time there – a summery, fresh and open space; a very appropriate place to present innovative and blue-sky ideas. Relaxing couches and small tables dotted the wooden floor area encouraging mingling and the ‘networking’ effect such meetings thrive on.

By about 9 the crowd had already gathered and a considerable buzz was picking up from all over as people were moving from conversation to conversation, catching up, exchanging ideas and business cards. Men and women of all ages had created a very relaxed and casual atmosphere which at the same time was welcoming and intriguing. Perhaps that’s what you get when creative and smart people come together to talk about their passions.

Due to some technical difficulties the talks started at about 09.50 which probably was annoying for most but at least meant more time to talk to people. The five minute presentations were on a wide range of subjects and a video of each will be soon uploaded here. Most of them were top-notch in terms of content (although some could do with improvements presentation- and preparation-wise:P) confirming what most of us already know: that in principle our ‘local’ projects have nothing to be jealous of compared to foreign attempts.

the crowd after the presentations

Following the presentations the mingling continued and even past midnight OpenCoffee people were still talking – although gradually being overwhelmed by Bocca regulars, drinking and dancing. Photos from the whole event from the beginning of the evening till its decadent end can probably keep you busy here – until the next meeting on September 2nd.

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TechCrunch goes Open Coffee: The place (to be on July 1st)

June 30, 2008 33 Comments

You already know what you’ll be doing in the evening of July 1st. And we all are pretty much excited about that. But while you knew what and when, you didn’t know where! Here are the details:

What?

In a few words, the greek start-up community meets up with the biggest tech blog on the planet. Techcrunch goes Open Coffee Greece and Mike Butcher, editor of Techcrunch UK, will be among us to feel and share our love and passion for technology and the web.

Where?

We told you, the place will be unique. The whole event will take place at Bocca Beach, the new hotspot of Athens, right by the Alimos sea-side, just next to the well known Ostria cafe. Bocca is 30 minutes from the city centre by car, while it is also reachable by tram (station: kalamaki).

When?

You might want to come early, to enjoy a frappe or cocktails at Bocca or to dive into the sunset. The official part of the evening starts at 20.00 and should be over by 22.00.

- You’ll have half an hour to meet and greet and take your first drink. Then,
- at 20.30 you will watch the best and brightest of greek web start-ups making their pitch for 5′ each. All presentations will be held in english.
- afterwards, you’ll have plenty of time to network… till.. well, you know there are no closing hours in Greece, so party away!
How?

Participation is free for everyone, just do us the favour and sign-up for the event either by leaving a comment or by RSVPing on the Facebook / Upcoming event’s page.

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See you all there!

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Start-up to present at TechCrunch / Open Coffee event: Photo Frame Show

June 28, 2008 2 Comments

a guest post by Aris Filokostas, Likno Software founder and general manager

Photo Frame Show aims to become the “Flickr for Photo Frames” and not only. Our company, Likno Software, is now investing its gained experience from the development of niche web-related products to create a community-driven service for the largest collection of international photo frames. Additional photo-related designs (albums, etc.) and services are planned for a second stage.

The vision is not to re-create another Flickr. The vision is to develop a niche platform where users can easily find, tag, download, upload and attach frames on their photos for every possible occasion, event or category, for every country/region of the world; all frames selected from the largest repository of designs in various art forms (2d, 3d, pixel art, comic, manga, etc.).

The community-driven aspect lays in both the consuming and producing user involvement. Through easy-to-use software and processes users will not only be able to find, download and use frames for every occasion but also design, upload and release their own frames for the community, through credit mechanisms; eg: students creating their own university-related frames, fans creating frames for their bands, teams, parties, events and so on.

Through web services, users can easily embed E-Cards Services on their websites, particularly targeted to their own interests (eg: baby-related frames only). A demonstration of this being our just released Facebook E-Cards application: “Select from loads of frame designs and categories and make your photos come alive; because every captured moment needs its frame!”