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		<title>Float: Scheduling Tasks the Right Way</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sangeerani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Float works as a web application that schedules teamâ€™s tasks and time allocation for different projects.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Float works as a web application that <strong>schedules team’s tasks and time allocation</strong> for different projects. Managing a team can be quite difficult sometimes and assigning tasks, allocating time and then emailing notifications to everyone is highly time-consuming. Float does all of that for the team leader by making it simple to assign tasks, allocate time and send notifications at the click of a button.</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It helps the <strong>team leader see the workload</strong> at a glance and accordingly assign tasks, even a week in advance. All you need to do is visit their website and take a tour of their startup video demo that explains everything in less than a minute and a half.</p>
<h2>Video Review:</h2>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Here are some notable features of their video:</p>
<ul>
<li>Gives a real life example using a short video movie of how a team leader manages his employees using Float.</li>
<li>All the features of the application are carefully shown in the video by using typography and images are different instances.</li>
<li>Shows that it is possible to have a happy and productive team by using the Float web application.</li>
<li>Snippets of the application are shown along with the logo at different places.</li>
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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Videos for business startups are extremely important to increase their reach and to effectively present their idea. What their video fails to mention is that they are <strong>offering a 30 day trial period</strong> for their application. Mentioning it in their video would have gotten them even better responses from customers.</p>
<p>URL:<a href="http://www.floatschedule.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.floatschedule.com/</a> </p>
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		<title>Lucky Ant: Helping Local Businesses Grow</title>
		<link>https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=467</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gayathri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Lucky Ant introduces a completely new and different way of helping the local businesses in your area grow. Based in New York, Lucky Ant at the moment covers only a<a href="https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=467"> [...] </a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lucky Ant introduces a completely new and different way of helping the local businesses in your area grow. Based in New York, Lucky Ant at the moment covers only a few neighborhoods in New York City. But, they are soon planning to expand.</p>
<p><span id="more-467"></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Lucky Ant picks a local business from each neighborhood and brings it forward</strong>. It helps them reach out to their community for help by pitching in. The people in their community can fund their businesses to buy a new oven, a sound system or whatever they have in mind. For each pledge that a person makes they get rewards from the business in terms of free food, classes, gifts, etc.</p>
<h2>Video Review:</h2>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The idea is interesting as the local businesses like the muffin shop down the street, are one of the most important part of our lives. Lucky Ant gives you a chance to be a part of their lives as well. Their process is explained on their website clearly with the help of a startup video pitch. The video have <strong>some notable features</strong> which are:</p>
<ul>
<li>2D cartoon-style animation. The whole video is shown like a story told.</li>
<li>Motion graphics have been used to give the sense of animation.</li>
<li>Upbeat background music adds to the interesting video.</li>
<li>The entire idea is explained in great detail using real live examples.</li>
<li>Lucky Ant logo is carefully placed only three times in the startup pitch video.</li>
<li>Typography has been added using the corporate colors of green and red in the text.</li>
</ul>
<p>URL:<a href="http://www.luckyant.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.luckyant.com/</a></p>
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		<title>Gumroad: Sell Directly to Your Followers</title>
		<link>https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=313</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:13:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sangeerani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Gumroad is a web-based application that allows its users to connect directly with its followers from social networking sites and sell stuff to them. Now you no longer have to<a href="https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=313"> [...] </a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gumroad is a web-based application that allows its users to connect directly with its <strong>followers from social networking sites</strong> and sell stuff to them. Now you no longer have to use an intermediary seller to sell the stuff that you create. You can just sign up on Gumroad and post the items that you want<span id="more-313"></span> to sell there with a price tag. Gumroad will allow you to share with your followers and friends on Facebook and Twitter. It is that simple.</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gumroad has taken the idea of social networking and selling sites to create a new site that combines both. The unique feature that they offer is that they <strong>don’t take a cut from the sales, it goes directly to you</strong>. So your friends and followers get great prices and you get all the money.</p>
<h2>Video Review:</h2>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As an introduction to their idea Gumroad has created a startup pitch video. One look at the video and anyone will surely have a full grasp on what they are providing. Here are some notable features of this video:</p>
<ul>
<li>The video is only over a minutes long.</li>
<li>It is a complete 2D animated video with cartoon graphics and typography.</li>
<li>Pleasant colors have been used through the video to keep the graphics subtle and real.</li>
<li>The Gumroad logo receives a lot of space in the video.</li>
<li>There is no background music.</li>
<li>It guides the user on how to use the website using an animated screencast.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The only thing missing from the startup video demo was some good background music. Even though the video contains a lot of information it does not drag at all.</p>
<p>URL:<a href="https://gumroad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://gumroad.com/</a> </p>
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		<title>Kohort: Connect &amp; Grow Your Community</title>
		<link>https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=188</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sangeerani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Kohort is an online web application that allows a user to connect their community. They can do this by arranging events, membership directories, mailing lists, discussions and interacting with other<a href="https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=188"> [...] </a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kohort is an online web application that allows a user to connect their community. They can do this by arranging events, membership directories, mailing lists, discussions and interacting with other groups. With <strong>amazing privacy settings, it allows you to maintain your privacy and share only what you want</strong>.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kohort has tried to make managing groups easier for you. Managing groups is undoubtedly a time consuming task and when Kohort does it for you, all you need is to create a group and use it like any social media site. It does the rest. Kohort seems to realize the importance of business videos, as their <strong>homepage has only 3 things: a startup video demo, a signup box and a list of their investors</strong>. Talk about keeping it simple.</p>
<h2>Video Review:</h2>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Some noteworthy features of their video are:</p>
<ul>
<li>The entire video has been created using 2D cartoon imaging and motion graphics.</li>
<li>An element of fun has been added to it by implying that Kohort is for use by every species out there.</li>
<li>Blue and its shades seem to be their corporate colors. The website apparently has plenty use of it for reinforcement.</li>
<li>The main focus of the video is to tell the viewer of Kohort’s advantages, rather than explaining how to use their service. </li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kohort’s startup video demo is an excellent example of <strong>how to focus on the advantages of a new service, rather than explaining how to use it</strong>. That aspect is one that needs to be addressed later. Initially, startups need to attract people to use their service.</p>
<p>URL:<a href="http://www.kohort.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.kohort.com</a></p>
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		<title>11rush: A New Way to Play Fantasy Football</title>
		<link>https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=129</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2012 12:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gayathri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;11rush is a fantasy football game. It brings a new and ‘legal’ way to play the popular fantasy football league. It is a weekly game and takes place every Sunday<a href="https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=129"> [...] </a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11rush is a fantasy football game. It brings a new and ‘legal’ way to play the popular fantasy football league. It is a weekly game and takes place every Sunday and Monday. Every person can build their own 11 team league and win cash prizes on a weekly basis. All one has to do is choose how much they are willing to put at stake depending on their knowledge of the game and their players.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11rush allows the user to change their team every week depending on the <strong>real-time statistics</strong>. Every person can either join 10 random users or create a private league to challenge their friends. Depending on the players you choose and their performance on the game day, your fantasy team will receive points. Live updates can be checked right on your mobile phone or using their website. As the games end, the teams that have the most points receive cash prizes.</p>
<h2>Video Review:</h2>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For a first time player the game may not seem that easy to understand, which is why they have a startup video demo to explain their idea. The video makes fantasy football seem appealing and extremely easy to play. Here are some notable features of this video:</p>
<ul>
<li>Uses 2D animation and motion graphics.</li>
<li>Typography is used to guide the viewer through the whole game process.</li>
<li>The video guides the viewer carefully through each step of the game. Starting from <strong>‘how to register’ to ‘who wins’,</strong> everything has been explained in this video.</li>
<li>Website screenshots have been used to guide a player through its use. </li>
<li>The 11rush logo is black and green, which are the colors of focus in this startup video production.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overall video played a big marketing game in 11rush Football game.</p>
<p>URL:<a href="http://11rush.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://11rush.com</a></p>
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		<title>Top Prospect: A Social Recruiting Site Based on Incentives</title>
		<link>https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=117</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2012 12:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sangeerani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Top Prospect is not just a social recruiting site. It is a social recruiting site that hands out rewards for good referrals. It does sound too good to be true.<a href="https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=117"> [...] </a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Top Prospect is not just a social recruiting site. It is a social recruiting site that hands out rewards for good referrals. It does sound too good to be true. This web application works like a <strong>social recruiting site</strong> where you and many of your friends and colleagues can create profiles. Then there are employers that use this application to post job openings.</p>
<p><span id="more-117"></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This web application lets you earn actual money if your referred person is hired. You also get the option of donating that amount. Plus, you get a good name for giving a good referral.</p>
<h2>Video Review:</h2>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Top Prospect with the help of a startup video production company has put up a neat explainer video on their website. Here are some notable features of this video:</p>
<ul>
<li>2D cartoons graphics with animation.</li>
<li>Story-telling theme to explain the whole idea.</li>
<li>Blue background has been followed from their corporate website.</li>
<li>Text and graphics are mostly green and white in line with the corporate colors. Other matching colors are used to <strong>enhance the appeal of the video.</strong></li>
<li>Typography has been used to bring focus on the ‘Reward’ feature.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social recruiting sites are not new, but Top Prospect does it in a different way. By enhancing the fact that you are actually rewarded for referring someone, their startup pitch video adds appeal and emphasis on the right feature.</p>
<p>URL:<a href="http://www.topprospect.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.topprospect.com/</a></p>
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		<title>Small Demons: Takes you Right Inside the Story-verse</title>
		<link>https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=92</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2012 11:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sangeerani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;While reading a book, have you ever wondered about the characters mentioned in it or about the author in real life? All characters in a fictional book or in a<a href="https://thestartupvideos.com/?p=92"> [...] </a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;While reading a book, have you ever wondered about the characters mentioned in it or about the author in real life? All characters in a fictional book or in a non-fictional one have a story behind them. Book readers love to know more about the people that they are reading about.<span id="more-92"></span> That is what Small Demons does. It is a website that contains all the information about the people that you have read about in one or hundreds of books over time.</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small Demons is simply made for book lovers. Go to their website and just choose a book. It will take you to a thousand more places, videos, books, songs, autobiographies and a lot more. You can access all these things right there at the Small Demons website.</p>
<h2>Video Review:</h2>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The first thing that catches your attention on their website is a startup video demo with the title ‘How it All Works’. Let’s look at some of the notable features of their video:</p>
<ul>
<li>It is made in the style of a short movie with a narrator who takes you through the Small Demons story.</li>
<li>There are images and typography used to emphasize on different aspects of their service.</li>
<li>One look at the video and it makes you feel Small Demons is going to be a book lover’s paradise.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Their startup pitch video is extremely interesting to watch and has a complete story-telling theme. It creates an appeal for book lovers and adds a mystery to what you can find on their website, which is a perfect combination of what you need in a good video.</p>
<p>URL:<a href="https://www.smalldemons.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.smalldemons.com/</a></p>
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