Sharing Your Dreams

The Jersey Program – Deadline is 8/18/10

Friday, Aug. 13th 2010

Remember our awesome Team SocialWish bike jerseys from the Multiple Sclerosis Bike ride in May? Well, we’re getting a brand new batch for our next ride in the NYC Century Bike Tour on September 12th. The jerseys are a blank canvas and we’re looking to fill the space with sponsor logos. It’s a great opportunity [...]

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July’s Third Tuesday – Best turn out yet.

Thursday, Jul. 29th 2010

We had a great turn out at our Third Tuesday event this month. The word got out, one person told another, and the group got larger than usual. For a minute, I was worried that everyone would not fit on the back patio, but then I realized that it was kind of nice, because we [...]

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Bain Capital Office Hours

Thursday, Jul. 15th 2010

Like any startup, SocialWish is constantly looking for feedback on its business model, our growth strategy, and even our marketing plans. Sometimes that feedback comes from other entrepreneurs we meet at events such as NY Tech Mixer, Web2NY, The Hatchery, Stamford Tech Meetup, or Third Tuesday and sometimes when we get a chance to meet [...]

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Startups Do Take Time Off…Sometimes

Thursday, Jul. 8th 2010

Being a startup often means working 24/7/365.  The standard 8 or 9 hour work day quickly turns into a dream, the distinction between week days and weekend fades, and holidays and vacations become non-existent.  We’re very familiar with that schedule. Sometimes though, we do allow ourselves to take a break (shhh…don’t tell anyone), especially when [...]

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Celebrate July 4th by Helping Someone Else

Friday, Jul. 2nd 2010

Get into the spirit of Independence Day by showing some love for your country on SocialWish. Help your community and the land you’re proud of by donating to these wonderful causes. Or simply start a social fundraiser of your own. Help 110 Families Affected by Autism (for AutismSpeaks.org) Help Create Public Murals in Jersey City [...]

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Celebrating Social Media Day

Thursday, Jul. 1st 2010

First, let me start by saying that Social Media Day is a genius idea. I think it makes us stop and think about all the social benefits brought on by media. It truly is a revolution and has changed so many lives. As a user of various social networking tools, I have to say that [...]

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Join Team SocialWish in the NYC Century Bike Tour

Tuesday, Jun. 29th 2010

On September 12th, we’ll be riding in the NYC Century Bike Tour. Why? Well, it’s for a good cause and we believe in supporting good causes. It benefits Transportation Alternatives, an advocate for biking, walking and public transit. Proceeds from the bike tour will help make streets safer for riding all year round. Thanks to [...]

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We got an honorable mention on Mashable

Monday, Jun. 28th 2010

SocialWish was mentioned on www.mashable.com in the post ‘HOW TO: Crowdsource Funds for Causes, Creativity and Startups’. Check it out for yourself – http://mashable.com/2010/06/21/crowdsource-funds-causes-startups/ Pretty cool, don’t you think? We think so! //

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SocialWish has entered the Create Your Opportunity Contest

Monday, Jun. 14th 2010

SocialWish entered the “Create Your Opportunity” contest really late – contest ends today, June 14th, at 11:59 PM. I don’t know what we were thinking. I guess as optimists we thought we could make a good showing by turning to the power of social networking to get votes from our friends, business partners and social [...]

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SocialWish – Demos and Drinks: Internet Week NY

Saturday, Jun. 12th 2010

SocialWish presented at Demos and Drinks: Internet Week NY on June 10, 2010. Thank you Solomon for inviting us. Tanya and I enjoyed presenting. Great Crowd, Great Event. The video of SocialWish Presenting //

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