Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Columbia #tech_breakfast

I am at Loyola in Columbia for the monthly Tech Breakfast ( http://2.healthca.mp/1h3Dvz6 ). The companies presenting this morning are:

HeatMap, Trikke, MakeMe, Whyttle.com, FiscalNote Prophecy

Find out more about other regional TechBreakfasts at http://2.healthca.mp/1h3Dvz7

HeatMap http://HeatMap.me
Presented by Max Mathieu

Understanding your user’s intent in real time.

This product literally shows heat maps of what your users are clicking on your web site.
This looks like a powerful tool to use alongside A/B testing.

Already working on 500 sites.
Pricing starts at $100/month.
Installs as simple JavaScript code on your page on domains you control.
It doesn’t work with third party sites.

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An interesting demo of broadcast Audi sent to iPhones. An example would be for a drive-in movie. A mass audio broadcast technology using ios web browsers (safari or chrome). The service requires fast internet (wifi or 4G).

A patented method to keep audio in sync across cell phones. The latest enhancement is to allow it to be synced to video.

MakeMe http://make.me
Presented by V.Rao Dumpeti
A photo sharing, messenger and social game app.
The idea is that achievement is a team sport. MakeMe is a social motivation app. You jointly set goals and consequences in the form of a game. This is messaging with a purpose for very small groups.
The app is available now in the iOS App Store. An android version will follow in the summer.

Whyttle http://whyttle.com
Presented by Martin Levine
A platform for communities with shared interests.
Currently in public beta. Find or create communities.

FiscalNote http://2.healthca.mp/1h3Dvz8
Presented by Arthur Karell
Predictive Analytics for legislation in real time.
Predict government action and manage political risk.
Hitting 94% accuracy in predicting the passage of a bill.
Federal or state legislation is covered.

Data is scraped from government web sites.
Capturing 200,000 pieces of legislation each year.

Mark Scrimshire
Health & Cloud Technology Consultant
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