Dan Gilbert's DVP invests in ChoreMonster
ChoreMonster, the Over-the-Rhine startup that aims to make chores fun for kids and less stressful for their parents, has closed a $1.5 million early stage round of funding and is announcing a...
View ArticleCompany Update: Roadtrippers
We've been hearing a lot of great things about Brandery graduate Roadtrippers lately. Their rockin' social media presence, new partnerships with visitors bureaus around the country, and recently...
View ArticleSocialThreader Wins Rio Info 2013 Top Prize
Brandery alum SocialThreader has been chosen as the winner of the Rio Info 2013 IT Innovation Competition for the USA. The competition is part of the 11th year of the Rio Info Conference in Rio de...
View ArticleApp Roundup
Looking to spice up your phone a bit? Just downloaded iOS 7? Want to support some Brandery startups? We compiled a list of apps you can download (for free!) from our grads and current companies....
View ArticleDemo Day 2013 and Beyond
On Wednesday, we held our fourth annual Demo Day at the Aronoff's Jarson-Kaplan theater in downtown Cincinnati. About 430 investors, mentors, agency partners, community supporters, friends, and family...
View ArticleAlums Raise Rounds in Q1
With just a few months having passed since Demo Day, we're extremely proud of the progress that has been made by our alums. 8 of the 9 startups that presented at Demo Day in October have raised...
View ArticleBrandery Storytime: FlightCar
h3. Quick Facts *Company:* FlightCar *Brandery Class:* 2012 *Launched:* 2013 *Total Raised:* Over $6M *Locations:* 3, SFO, BOS, and LAX *Cars Rented Out:* Over 5,000 It’s just another day in 2012....
View ArticleReason #1 to apply to The Brandery: Unparalleled branding assistance.
For the entire month of March, we're sharing all the reasons you should apply to our 2014 accelerator program. The reasons come straight from our alums and supporters. They highlight what our graduates...
View ArticleReason #2: A team of rockstar mentors.
When you arrive at The Brandery on day one of the accelerator program, we'll hand you a list of about seven mentors that have been handpicked to guide you through the process. You can read all about...
View ArticleReason #3: We'll help you understand your consumer.
From the beginning, we've been focused on the consumer, and we believe you should be, too. You'll work with expert marketers throughout the program to dig deep into where your company fits into your...
View ArticleReason #4: You'll pitch at our Demo Day.
While it's not the finish line, Demo Day is definitely something to work toward for our startups. It is a fantastic showcase of how much can truly be accomplished in four months. Last year, we held...
View ArticleReason #5: High-quality workshops.
During our accelerator session, we have programming that will keep you on track and inspired. Each week has a different focus, from branding and consumer understanding, to metrics, data, and analysis,...
View ArticleReason #6: We're a non-profit.
This is a little-known fact about us. While we do take 6% equity stake in the companies that we accept to the program, that money is invested directly back into the program for current and future...
View ArticleReason #7: Cincinnati is a great place to build a business.
We chose to be in Cincinnati for a reason. Named a Top 5 Consumer Marketing Region in the world, Cincinnati boasts the highest per-capita branding professionals in the world with the HQs of Procter...
View ArticleReason #8: We'll help you build your network.
As we mentioned in "Reason #5":http://brandery.org/blog/reason-5, we constantly have experts hanging out at The Brandery. In addition to that, VCs, mentors, and community supporters pop in all the...
View ArticleReason #9: You'll dive into the "startup life."
Whether you're an entrepreneur already or not, it helps to be in an environment that encourages creativity, speed, and camaraderie. The Brandery gets you in the right mindset and makes you focus on the...
View ArticleReason #10: We were just named #10 accelerator in the country.
!/ample_assets/files/thumbs/680x?uid=2014/03/10/18_54_42_728_rankinggraphic.jpg()! We're moving on up in the latest seed accelerator rankings. Read "Josh Pichler's...
View ArticleReason #11: Local university talent.
We have talent in Cincinnati, and a lot of it comes from the top-notch institutions nearby. A Miami University Entrepreneurship class meets in our space, we have a partnership with the University of...
View ArticleReason #12: You'll learn how to run a business, not just build a product.
We think an accelerator should provide value in every facet of your business. That means once you build something great, you still have to learn how to sell it, and every other duty that comes with...
View ArticleReason #13: You'll co-work with the cream of the crop.
Because we receive hundreds and hundreds of applications, you can be sure that the 10 startups selected for our program will be high quality. We never accept startups that will compete with each other,...
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