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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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! //
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 [...]
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 //