Every new technology platform has been built around a specific new capability. The Internet connected…
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Screen sharing has been around for a while but the underlying technology (and hence the customer experience) has not really changed that much. It is neither instant (you need to download a piece of software) nor native (you usually see a video of another person’s desktop/browser resulting in a slow and “laggy” experience) – and […]
borisEvery new technology platform has been built around a specific new capability. The Internet connected…
Two months ago, we published our second eBook, Understanding Social Platforms. In it, we discuss…
Screen sharing has been around for a while but the underlying technology (and hence the customer experience) has not really changed that much. It is neither instant (you need to download a piece of software) nor native (you usually see a video of another person’s desktop/browser resulting in a slow and “laggy” experience) – and most importantly it is not social or interactive. GoInstant is about to change this and it is the first service that not only allows you to share the web browsing experience, but also to create entirely new experiences together. The product will initially be targeted to sales and customer service groups as GoInstant enables sales people to get the prospect in front of the product and customer support to engage users at the source of trouble, diagnose the problem and demonstrate solutions.
The company was founded by Jevon MacDonald and Gavin Uhma and launched yesterday at Techcrunch Disrupt. Jevon and I go back at least 5-6 years when I was still at AbeBooks and he was very actively involved in StartupNorth. He is one of the most passionate entrepreneurs I know and has helped dozens of fellow entrepreneurs with advice and encouragement over the years. This is his chance to make it big and I am extremely happy to be part of the ride.
Health / Biology, Portfolio, Version One
Shifting healthcare systems from reactive to proactive care is critical – the best outcomes occur when people can take action early, before a condition becomes a diagnosis. That’s why we are excited to announce that we have led a $2.5m pre-seed round for NiaHealth and are thrilled that they are coming out of stealth and […]
borisWe are continually refining our thesis on healthcare, from looking at clinical-grade at-home diagnostics to biotech and…
Over the past year, some of the most interesting and intellectually-stimulating pitches we heard have…