http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/New-Ventures-and-Start-Ups New Ventures and Start Ups en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 22:08:13 GMT http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/New-Ventures-and-Start-Ups 120 30 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-summer-tour (TrendHunter.com) The Sketchbook Project, a unique undertaking that collects people's used sketchbooks to lend out to others, is now heading on a new summer tour. With a caravan filled to the brim with...]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:05:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-summer-tour http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatperf (TrendHunter.com) The ‘ChatPerf' accessory created by ChatPerf Inc. out of Japan is a fascinating new invention that releases actual scents straight from the smartphone. Compatible with the iPhone3G,...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 10:40:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatperf http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-teams (TrendHunter.com) Go-Gulf Web Technologies has compiled an infographic that outlines how most organizations use and structure their social media teams. Those looking to work in the social media field as well as...]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 14:24:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-teams http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brand-innovation-speech (TrendHunter.com) Jeremy Gutsche's brand innovation keynote references Trend Hunter's article format to demonstrate how brands can more effectively market their messages and products. The innovation...]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:12:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brand-innovation-speech http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-shake-maker (TrendHunter.com) Summer is just around the corner and if you rely on frozen drinks to keep you cool, try making custom frozen beverages in a compact Zoku shake maker. Although slushies may make you feel nostalgic,...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:14:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-shake-maker http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-tongs (TrendHunter.com) These finger tongs open up a world of opportunity for eating messy foods. The finger tongs let your fingers nest gently on the end of each small contraption so you can effortlessly pick up and dip...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:08:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-tongs http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reboot (TrendHunter.com) Perhaps obvious due to its name, Reboot is a technology-free retreat program that lasts a weekend (or it can also be done in half days or full days). Essentially, the idea is to mix education with...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 07:52:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reboot http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/earlystage-business-programs (TrendHunter.com) This Social Business top list of early-stage business programs shines a light on stages of small business growth. The examples featured here offer support, mentorship, finances, funding, networks,...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/earlystage-business-programs http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oyster-mushroom-growing-kits (TrendHunter.com) If you like to cook with mushrooms and have a knack for gardening, you will love these money-saving oyster mushroom growing kits by ‘Back to the Roots.' These easy-to-use kits come with...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 23:07:17 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oyster-mushroom-growing-kits http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slab-by-slim-timber (TrendHunter.com) The ‘Slab by Slim Timber' wooden watch is an extraordinarily versatile timepiece that features automatic time keeping and waterproof ability. The wood accessories company, Slim Timber,...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 18:58:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slab-by-slim-timber http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-heidi-belle (TrendHunter.com) It's not often that I admit this but I have a certain affinity for small town kitschy paraphernalia and these accessories by Southern Heidi Belle are quaintly desirable. All Southern Heidi...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-heidi-belle http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laborvoices-inc (TrendHunter.com) Founded by Kohl Gill, LaborVoices, Inc. was named one of Echoing Green's Fellowship Finalist at the end of last month (April) under the civil and human rights category. The organization...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 07:15:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laborvoices-inc http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-for-social-innovation-nyc (TrendHunter.com) May 1, the Center for Social Innovation NYC opened its doors. SocialBusiness.org has covered the Centre for Social Innovation many times before. In March of 2011, we interviewed Eli Malinsky, the hub&...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 07:10:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-for-social-innovation-nyc http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/social-entrepreneurship-mentorship-opportunities (TrendHunter.com) There is typically a lot to say about social entrepreneurship mentorship opportunities. Of the many interviews done for SocialBusiness.org, many entrepreneurs—new ones as well as ones that...]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 07:05:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/social-entrepreneurship-mentorship-opportunities http://www.trendhunter.com/course/hands-off-management (TrendHunter.com) This collection of speeches discusses hands off management styles and their growing relevance in the new job market. As job titles and available positions continue to evolve, so too do the types of...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 22:20:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/course/hands-off-management http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowdfunding-statistics (TrendHunter.com) Taking a look at the crowdfunding statistics outlined in this business infographic by GoGetFunding provides you with a good idea of whether or not your business or start-up may benefit from a...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 18:49:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowdfunding-statistics http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-fashion-line (TrendHunter.com) Designers Thomas Vailly and Laura Lynn's ‘Fast Fashion Line' reduces the sprawl that usually takes up an entire factory into a system that produces dresses in just a couple of...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:57:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-fashion-line http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popular-alternatives-to-texting (TrendHunter.com) BlackBerry just announced at that BBM—one of the first and most popular alternatives to texting—will be available for iPhones and Androids this summer. But first thing first, BlackBerry...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popular-alternatives-to-texting http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-expert-speaker (TrendHunter.com) Innovation expert speaker Jeremy Gutsche curates his top tips for infectious messaging and shares them with audiences of his innovation keynote speeches. One of Jeremy's most powerful messages...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 11:08:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-expert-speaker http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowdcases (TrendHunter.com) CrowdCases is the new venture consisting of a community of graphic designers “using art to change the world.” Each week, a specific cause and non-profit organization is used to catapult...]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 22:25:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowdcases http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-strategy-speech (TrendHunter.com) Jeremy Gutsche's innovation strategy speech discusses the importance of going beyond the fringe to find inspiration. Many business managers and CEOs prefer to stay within their industry and to...]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 10:59:07 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-strategy-speech http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expert-trend-speaker (TrendHunter.com) Award-winning author and expert trend speaker Jeremy Gutsche dedicates a significant amount of time in his innovation keynote to discussing the most effective leadership strategy that leaders and...]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 10:45:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expert-trend-speaker http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intel-smart-car-headlights (TrendHunter.com) The Intel ‘Smart Car Headlights’ are a safety advancement in driving that is sure to be a must-have feature of upcoming car models. The genius technology processes so fast that within 30...]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 09:25:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intel-smart-car-headlights http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-gongkai-phone (TrendHunter.com) The $12 Gongkai Phone is the perfect solution to travelling out of the country without having to worry about acquiring long-distance charges or dealing with your service provider. With the cost of...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 16:28:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-gongkai-phone http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetop (TrendHunter.com) The ‘CaseTop,' a smart new technology that transforms your smartphone into a laptop on the go, is currently a Kickstarter project envisioned by Livi Design out of Kansas. The concept...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 14:28:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetop http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botobjects-prodesk3d (TrendHunter.com) As the first of its kind, the BotObjects ProDesk3D printer is a revolutionary new technology that brings full color 3D printing straight to your home office. The personal printer marks significant...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 13:58:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botobjects-prodesk3d http://www.trendhunter.com/course/brand-persona (TrendHunter.com) These keynotes on brand persona demonstrate just how important it is for companies to have a clear and defined vision of what their brand represents and what they want their brand to accomplish. The...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 01:12:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/course/brand-persona http://www.trendhunter.com/course/business-globalization-keynote (TrendHunter.com) These business globalization keynote speeches highlight some of the ways economies and markets are becoming more closer and tight-knit, as well as new currencies that are emerging. These speeches...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 00:32:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/course/business-globalization-keynote http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-business-keynote (TrendHunter.com) Jeremy Gutsche's innovative business keynote explores the importance of a brand constantly reinventing itself to avoid becoming a victim of complacency. The innovation keynote speaker shares...]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 10:58:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-business-keynote http://www.trendhunter.com/course/happy-employee-keynote (TrendHunter.com) The importance of cultivating a cohesive and unified staff is emphasized in this collection of happy employee keynote speeches. The value of a happy and healthy employee is often underrated, but the...]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 10:18:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/course/happy-employee-keynote