Arthur Brenninkmeijer said he struggled to find restaurants that fit his taste, so he decided to create an easy, social way to discover recommendations from friends—SpotDrop.
Features
Bischoff’s App, Hamik, Helps Students Hop From Hostel to Hostel
“We want to offer the kind of trips where you take whiskey shots in the middle of the jungle with 3D printers workers,” said Bischoff.
On Campus, News
Gallaugher’s App Development Class Showcases Final Projects
Rows of Macbooks lined Eagle’s Nest Monday afternoon as students in professor John Gallaugher’s Swift/iOS App Development class showcased their final projects for the semester. The course, now in its third semester, aims at arming the next generation of business innovators with the coding experience necessary to be successful in the modern world. He hosts…
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Games for Good: Student Turns Tragedy to Innovation
“[It] was like crazy for me to fathom that this could happen to somebody at a moment’s notice,” Giovanniello said of his grandmother’s sudden stroke which prompted his interest in helping people through technology.
Metro, Business
Harvard Startup Makes Tutoring Part of the Sharing Economy
Midterm season is upon us, but Quickhelp offers personalized in-person tutoring services for any subject on demand.
Metro, Featured Column, Column, Boston
It’s Time For Uber To Improve Driver Background Checks
After a Boston Uber driver was convicted of sexual assault, the company needs to increase safety and background checks for its drivers.
News, Off Campus
Caught In A Pinch? There’s An App For That
An app by a BU alumnus seeks to connect those who want to donate some of their spare time to do a task for others.
Metro, Business, Featured Story
BC Student App Linkle Connects Entrepreneurs With Programmers
TJ Caveney, CSOM ’18, created “Linkle” to bridge the gap between college students whose skills complement one another.
Metro, Business
GymSnap Tells Students How To Avoid Crowded College Gyms
After graduating from Colby College, David Stanton launched an app that tells students how to avoid a busy gym.
Metro, Business, Featured Story
BC and BU Alums Team Up To Create New Social App
The duo wants to change and improve the way people meet up and go out on the weekends, while giving users control of who and where they meet.
