Bing Fund gives a big, fat kiss to online dating site LikeBright

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LikeBright, the online dating site that taps into the power of social networks to find one’s perfect match, has found a new mate of its own. The Seattle startup is announcing today that it has linked arms with the Bing Fund, the newly-formed investment vehicle of Microsoft’s search engine. It marks the first investment by… Read More…

Video: Some of the top pitches from TechStars Seattle Demo Day

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What makes a good startup pitch? Of course, it is a presentation that offers insights into the product, the team and the business. But a really good pitch goes much further than that. I like pitches that offer a little personality and flavor, surprising with something I haven’t seen before. Humor is always a good… Read More…

My five favorite pitches from the TechStars Seattle Demo Day

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TechStars Seattle today concluded their three-month long startup bootcamp as 10 companies presented their business ideas to a packed crowd at the Showbox Sodo in Seattle. It’s been a long, hard voyage for each of the companies, starting with a vigorous application process in which just two percent of applicants were accepted. Many of the… Read More…

LikeBright: Helping nice gals find good dudes since 2011

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The problem with many online dating sites is that they are dominated by dudes, sometimes creating an unwelcoming environment for 50 percent of the population. LikeBright co-founders Sonya Lai, Ron Lai and Nick Soman want to flip the model on its head, creating a service where women can vouch for guys they know and tag… Read More…