Chomp gets a bite of Apple

Former Sandbox members Chomp - an App Search Engine was acquired today by Apple for what looks to be around $50m.

Chomp, based in San Francisco, and at Sandbox Suites from October 2009 till last February - is the developer of a search engine that helps users find mobile apps based on their functions, and not just their name, according to their site. Chomp, Inc. Continue reading …

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Girl Power Comes to South Park

Believe in girl power? Come see it for yourself on February 22nd!

We’re partnering with Girls in Tech to bring you a conversation between Ben Parr, former editor of Mashable and startup advisor, and Leah Busque, founder of TaskRabbit and prominent woman leader in the technology sector.

Ben will be interviewing Leah about her wildly successful startup TaskRabbit, the explosion of service networking, and what it’s like to be a “girl in tech.”

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No Valentine? No problem! Startup Waffles at Sandbox

Come get warm and fuzzy over delicious waffles and great networking!

Meet exciting startups in mobile, gaming, media and other creative fields at our buzzing South Park location!

 

Taken or single, come ready to eat (and mingle).

When: February 14th, 8:30am

Where: Sandbox South Park

Tickets: This event is FREE but please remember to R.S.V.P. so we save you a plate!

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