We just launched our new web application in beta. It’s dedicated to making teamwork rock:

Name? Get it Done

What? Teamwork. Made Easy.

What is cool about it?

=> Teamwork What do you use most to get things done? You work with goals, do a lot of messaging, crunch your to-do lists and manage a bunch of documents. Get it Done packs this nicely together and makes it social.

=> Globalize Get it Done features an unique integrated translations tool, so your teamwork can cross borders without problem.

=> Social Network We wanted to bring the social network experience into applications. That’s why we’ve built this right into the app, which makes everything you work on easily sharable.

=> Free Edition There’s also a free edition available, so please feel free to give it a try!

Links:

Exvo.com http://www.exvo.com/

Get it Done http://www.exvo.com/getitdone/

Technology - Ruby-on-Rails - Amazon EC2 & S3

Globally Local

When you’re in a business that thrives on the effects of globalization, there’s nothing more attractive than expanding your reach to as many markets as possible. But it’s extremely difficult to operationally cater to a global market, especially when your in a services business.

There’s no way you can do it all yourself without a massive resource build up and the associated fixed costs.

But why should you handle everything internally, when modern day technology allows you to be interconnected to a network of worldwide professionals and resources that are readily available to help you?

That allows even the smallest company to be a micro-multinational and take advantage of the opportunities of today.

Exvo is a Network

Exvo is from the start built up like a true network organization and we use this to the maximum extent. What you consider your internal organization is only determined by the number of degrees of separation you actually consider internal.

Our organization is structured as a global network of team members, partners, investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, specialists and corporate partners and affiliates.

5 Key Advantages of Network Organizations

1. Flexibility
2. Agility
3. Border-less Organization
4. Low Cost Footprint
5. Location Independent

Focus & Control

In a true network organization there’s no need to distinguish between people who are directly employed by a company, who are contractors or who are freelancers. This brings flexibility and agility to the organization, but only when the toolkit is available to manage the organization as one single entity. For example, you need tools that distribute communications, workflow information, and everything else you use, across the organizational limits.

That’s why Exvo products all have a social network component built right in. So no matter how complex the network around your venture is, you can involve everyone, without losing control or focus.

A World without Borders?

Probably not yet, but globalization certainly makes it seem that way. The internet has provided the people of this generation with previously unimaginable ways to connect.

This has it’s reflection on everything in our society and also in business. Being a network organization allows us to be everywhere we need to be within days. Which is a particularly great advantage in our line of business.

Would it work for your business/organization?

I thought I’d give a little update about how the program has been unfolding so far.

We have received a number of reactions, which we are still working through. It looks like there’s a lot of talent and exciting projects there.

There’s a lot of interest of people who are ready to start building. Of course that means we need entrepreneurs too. So if you’re an entrepreneur in need of great people, don’t waste time and get in touch.

See the details in the original post.

Introduction

The phenomena that is iPod has evolved to iPhone and continues to rapidly spread around the world. The latest batch of innovations incorporated to the platform by Apple has set it apart and will continue to do so for years to come.

Apple has decided to open up this platform to 3rd party developers, which means entrepreneurs and developers can now start using the amazing technology encapsulated in this platform for a wealth of new uses and since this is a mobile platform, this means there is a also a unique opportunity to weave this into real-life everywhere.

For the first time ever, the three main innovations of our lifetime converge in one elegant device and a supporting platform:

• Personal Computing
• Internet
• Mobile Communications

Add to this the additional services that come with this platform, like location awareness (!!!), or the touch interface, 3D graphics, and you have a recipe powerful enough to spawn a new era of applications, services and products, which will have unprecedented integration with our everyday lives.

See the presentation of the iPhone platform right from Apple HQ, Cupertino, California. (Requires QuickTime)

iPhone Platform SDK Keynote

Now is the Time

Platforms of this magnitude and impact this don’t come along often. They can change everything.

That’s why believe it’s time to act now for entrepreneurs, investors, developers & designers, to start building the companies, products and services that will define this new era.

To support this burst of entrepreneurial activity we have decided to setup an accelerator program, which is designed to bring people together, drive activity and to support people in their projects on and around this platform.

Exvo.com Accelerator Program

The programs’ first aim is to bring people together to get projects going. In addition we want to bring about a synergetic effect within these projects, by sharing knowledge, facilities and other supporting services.

From experience we know, it can be hard to get new technology projects going, especially in non-US locations. We want to make sure the greatest ideas, projects and talent get the chance to create, no matter where they’re located.

What we’ll do first:

• Connect Entrepreneurs to Funding
• Connect Developers & Designers to Entrepreneurs
• Connect Clients to Entrepreneurs

In addition we will soon announce a range of additional supporting services and facilities, including (optional) access to several of our own Exvo technologies, like our global transaction platform, social network platform and translations platform, which we are happy to hook you up to.

This accelerator program was setup over the last couple of days and that means that we’ll updating it regularly and launch the program site somewhere during the next week. Additional information will become available soon and we’ll keep you posted here.

Contact Us and Get Going

We are ready to start matching people and help you get started. Contact us now and you’ll be first in-line:

(All information is treated confidentially, no information is exchanged with 3rd parties without previous permission).

Entrepreneurs

Have an idea for a new company or venture? Let us know your plans and what you’ll need. Contact us at: Entrepreneurs@Exvo.com.

We will review your requirements and match you to people who may be interested in offering those.

Investors

Are you excited by the new opportunities this platform has to offer? Are you willing to invest in companies or projects?

Then first open an Exvo ID here and then contact us at: Investors@Exvo.com.

(Minimal investment 2500 USD, please let us know how much you are interested in investing. Please also inform us if you prefer investing directly or through a management fund).

We will review the information you provide and match you to pre-screened opportunities.

Developers & Designers

Are you a developer and ready to get going on the iPhone Platform? Are you a designer and ready to test your skills for this new canvas? (You can either work on your own projects or be matched with an entrepreneur).

Then first open an Exvo ID here and then contact us at: Talent@Exvo.com.

We will review the information you provide and match you to suitable projects.

Partners & Sponsors

Interested in aligning your organization with this initiative? Willing to sponsor or host a conference or event?

Then first open an Exvo ID here and then please contact us at: Partners@Exvo.com.

We will review the information you provide and send you a proposal.

Clients

Are you interested in having your organization on this new platform? Need talent or service providers who can help you?

Then first open an Exvo ID here and please let us know what you need by contacting us at: Sales@Exvo.com.

We will review the information you provide and match you to pre-screened entrepreneurs, or developers & designers.

About Exvo.com

Exvo is 100% about entrepreneurship and this accelerator is a great example of what types of initiatives you will see us launch over the coming months and years. The birth of this new iPhone platform is one of historic importance, which comes with a huge surge of entrepreneurial activity.

We could not imagine not being part of this and we will make sure all entrepreneurs and other people involved out there, now have a great destination to get started with iPhone Platform initiatives.

More Discussion

Please join the discussion about the Exvo.com iPhone Accelerator Program at the Exvo Google group:

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As we are burning through a development process to deliver the innovation we have designed for our products and organization, it occurred to me, that it becomes harder and harder for startups to deliver innovation.

That’s because they not only need to innovate, they need to catch-up at the same time too. And that is hard. Very hard. Especially when the resources you need to do it, are scarce and hard to find.

We have taken a structured approach to this problem. Perhaps some of our insights can help you out:

Startup

First of all you need to make sure your efforts are structured and have a shape that others people and organizations can relate to. The startup itself usually is the best way to do that. It provides the framework you need to get going and makes it easier to involve resources like people and supporting organizations.

This is especially important, cause when you’re innovating it’s hard for people to get what your doing, let alone be involved in it. This is also the biggest obstacle to getting the financial resources you need.

Catch-Up

This takes the most effort, cause you are expected to deliver about the same level of functionality and quality in your product or service, that took your competitors years to build and develop. You have limited resources so you need to do it in just a couple of months. Now that’s a challenge!

Usually there are some factors helping you to do this, like improved technology, but still it’s an amazing achievement. And don’t you forget it.

Unless you have some great VC funding, at the end of this process your startup is out of breath and looking desperately for that finish line. But…

Innovate

Catching-up isn’t enough. You need to add innovation to make sure your market will find you and identify you as a great new supplier to serve their needs.

But catching up AND big innovation will probably take more that you can give, about 99% of the time.

That’s why you need to innovate with marketing in mind. Choose a couple of areas within your product or service, where you can truly be remarkable, and innovate there. That will make it easier for your product to be successful during the early stages. And then of course you use that early success to finish your broader innovation.

If you make it, you’ve done something absolutely great, against all odds!

Isn’t that something you need to experience at least once in your lifetime? So go out there and startup, catch-up and innovate!