Issue 16 May 2014
London Silicon Roundabout Weekly Updates
It’s finally Friday!
And that means there are only 4 days left until our Techmeetups Networking Night, a chance to network and get to know each other in person!
Another event that is fast approaching is the Guru Program London Spring 2014 #TMUguru., taking place on the 27th and 29th of May at IDEALondon. So hurry up & buy your tickets!
DAY 1: 27th of May 2014
9:45 -> Registration
10:00-11:00 -> 1st session (Business models, Real World Problems & Solutions)
11:00-12:00 -> 2nd session (Company Structure, Legal, Business & Finance Planning)
12:00-12:30 -> Questions & Answers
12:30-1:30 -> Lunch break
1:30-2:30 -> 3rd session (Co-founding, hiring, firing, outsourcing & freelancing)
2:30-3:30 -> 4th session (Low Risk, High Reward Marketing & PR for Startups)
3:30-4:00 -> Questions & Answers
4:00-5:00 -> Workshop
DAY 2: 29th of May 2014
10:00-11:00 -> 5th session (Sales, Partnerships, Alliances & Affiliates)
11:00-12:00 -> 6th session (Starting Lean, Scaling Fast & Thinking Big)
12:00-12:30 -> Questions & Answers
12:30-1:30 -> Lunch break
1:30-2:30 -> 7th session (UX/UI Design & Branding)
2:30-3:30 -> 8th session (Development Platforms & Technologies)
3:30-4:00 -> Questions & Answers
4:00-5:00 -> Workshop
If you are interested in joining as a mentor please complete this online mentoring form, mentioning your session of interest, and after reviewing it someone from the Techmeetups team will get back to you.
If you are interested in learning more about the above mentioned topics, you can purchase your ticket from the following link:http://www.meetup.com/london-
Also, don’t forget to check our facebook and twitter pages for photos from our Berlin TechStartupJobs Fair #tsjfair!
Warm Regards,
Elena
TechMeetup
Happy Friday guys!
We had a great crowd at TechStartupJobs Fair on May14th! You can check all the pictures from the event here:http://www.meetup.com/
For those who attended, I would highly appreciate if you could fill out this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Please send us your feedback and suggestions so that we can make the next event even bigger, better and make sure that everyone is satisfied.
Don’t forget to head over to http://www.techstartupjobs.
Another event you don’t wanna miss is TechMeetups Berlin Hackathon #TMUhack happening over the weekend of 5th & 6th of July: http://berlin-hackathon-
Developers, Idea Generators, Marketing person- Head over to the event page and book your free tickets on time! http://berlin-hackathon-
If your company is interested in getting involved by sending your teams, mentors, sponsor or just observe on pitches- Feel free to contact me!
This year TechMeetups has planned 4 Hackathons in 3 cities= http://bit.ly/1iiAPy7
We assure you- Don’t wanna miss them out!
If you have any questions, or need more info- please do not hesitate to contact me via [email protected]
Have a nice weekend!
— Warm Regards,
Welcome to Our New Members
Yanna Kyprianou: Software engineer
Harry Fielder: web designer
Kush Puri: KPMG LLP
Ashley Wharton: web developer
Don Ndiweni: Product Management
Alex: web application agency
Catalin Dediu: Business consultant
Neil Gleeson: Entrepreneur
Dave Hogarty: Founder
Thomas Neptune: RCW Financial
Italo Brito: Data Center
Scott Wolf: Market research consultant
Obed Eugene: Software Engineer
Peter Hogan-De Paul: Ddeveloper
Ellis: PhD student
Sammi: Operations, Finance
Bhuvan Khanna: Software Products Consultant
Varun: Consulting
Felix Weis : Freelancer, loves Bitcoin and Programming.
Mila: Economist
RobKmi: Web Developer
Vish: Self employer business owner
Alessandro Raponi: Master student at Bocconi University
Mustafa Oezcan: Mobile Software Developer
Daniel Dynybil: Business Development Manager
Thomas: Working as Security Engineer
Darren: Product development
Alisha Menezes: Architectural graduate
Jonas: cs student
Kai Rollmann: Developer
hanspagel: Studying communication design
Dan Gray: Freelance design and marketing work
Stefanos Xanthopoulos: Software engineer
OUR EVENTS
London
21 May: TechMeetups Networking Night [ RSVP HERE ]
27 & 29 May: Guru Program London Spring 2014 #TMUguru [RSVP HERE]
05 June: TechMeetups Ideathon London 2014 [ RSVP HERE ]
14 & 15 Jun: TechMeetups London Hackathon #TMUhack [ RSVP HERE ]
New York
10 Jun 2014: New York Fintech Startup Workshop #TMUFintech [ RSVP HERE ]
Berlin
05 July: TechMeetups Berlin Hackathon #TMUhack [ RSVP HERE ]
IN THE NEWS
Francesca of TechMeetups talking with Andrew Josuweit, CEO of Student Loan Hero #TMUFintech
Delivered as guaranteed, another successful #tsjfair in #nyc accomplished!
2 Days until the Biggest #startup #jobfair #tsjfair in #berlin. Join Us!
JOBS
London
PHP
PHP / Symfony 2 Developer – Award Winning Startup “MyBuilder.Com” – 40-50k @ MyBuilder.Com
Do you enjoy clean high quality, working and tested code, within an agile environment using the AWESOME Symfony 2? Free books and conferences as an added bonus?
Java
Full Stack Engineer @ Cytora
You will help us build our product, develop new features, and work on our underlying distributed cloud infrastructure
Graduate / Intern
Opertations Graduate @ Apex Mobiletech
A unique opportunity to join a small team in a business start-up with established customer base.
PR
Chief of Busy-ness/PR @ Drum Roll
We ‘re a startup company called Drum Roll, and we make games with a purpose.
Marketing
Cofounder role at Fanchimp. PR & Marketing @ Fanchimp
Fanchimp is a web application that helps marketers to save 10 hours a week to organize the Social Media Marketing campaign
Sales/Business Development
UK Sales/Support Representative @ ClickTime
Today, we’re taking that commitment to a new level by hiring our first-ever UK Sales/Support Representative
Business Development/Sales Co-Founder @ Thanked!
You will be responsible for founding and growing the Site’s Business Development/Sales function.
New York
.Net
Systems Engineer @ Booker
.net application support, performance optimization, and troubleshooting in IIS 7.5 and 8.0.
Senior .NET developer – Win Forms @ ShoreGroupAssociates
The candidate would develop complex Windows UI using technologies like Winforms and WPF on Microsoft .NET platform
Senior .NET developer – Web Forms @ ShoreGroupAssociates
The candidate would develop highly interactive web sites and applications using cutting edge technologies (ASP.NET, HTML5, Jquery, Javascript) on Microsoft .NET platform.
UX/UI
Lead UX Designer @ Crowdtap
Define the visual design & interaction design patterns for the site
UI Designer (Temp) @ ComiXology
Interface designer needed to flex their creative muscles at the top grossing-non-game iPad app the last two years (and three year running Top 20 Grossing iPad app!).
Director of Product Design and UX @ ComiXology
Oversee UI/UX and graphic design for mobile and web – get inside the head of the user, well not literally, but think like on
JavaScript
Sr. QA Automation Engineer @ Booker
Experience with a scripting language such as Javascript, Python, or Perl
Developer
Senior Software Engineer @ sitecompli
SiteCompli is looking for energetic self-starters – exceptional developers who understand the principles of good software development; developers who can come up with creative, effective solutions to complex problems.
Software Engineer @ sitecompli
Bring solutions, insights and expertise (and great code) to the team of fellow software developers, playing a critical role in turning product specs. into a reality
Software Engineer @ Nospec
Are you passionate about designing and developing innovative software? Are you ready to take a core role in product development?
Client Services
VP, Client Success @ Crowdtap
Manage a team of Client Success Managers and Client Success Supervisors approx 10-15 to engage and retain client partnerships
Supervisor, Client Success @ Crowdtap
Manage a team of Client Success Managers to engage and retain clients through renewal
Sales
Inside Sales Representative @ Nopsec
Are you passionate about helping customers? Do you have the confidence and motivation to uncover sales opportunities?
Inside Sales Account Executive @ Mojo Motors
As one of Mojo’s Inside Sales Account Executives, you will have the exciting opportunity to make a real impact on Mojo’s sales, revenue, and continued growth.
Sales Manager @ sitecompli
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the fastest growing Real Estate technology companies in New York as an experienced Sales Manager.
Business Development Associate – New York, NY and Chicago, IL @ Crowdtap
Generating new business through outreach to targeted industrie
Sales Representative, US market @ Peatix
Peatix is a global event ticketing platform that provides event organizers with powerful tools to create, promote, manage and sell out events of all sizes.
ASSOCIATE OR DIRECTOR LEVEL, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT @ View The Space
VTS is looking for sharp, self-motivated sales professionals to join our business development team.
Technical Account Manager @ Nospec
Serve as the primary point of contact, connect with customers on a regular basis to ensure satisfaction, understand the customer’s business, and develop a strong network of contacts.
PR
PR Part time (or Full-time) @ Toymail Co
We need a great writer, a great communicator, and someone who can help get the word out on our products. –
PR Freelance position @ Toymail Co
Those that have achieved results through traditional and non-traditional PR are encouraged to apply.
We are looking for a motivated prospector to join our outstanding sales team.
Intern/Graduate
INTERN, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT @ View The Space
onboarding new clients, engaging with VTS users, streamlining the sales process and market research.
Marketing Intern (Summer 2014) @ Mojo Motors
The interns selected for the summer program will have exceptional writing skills and a writing sample will be required during the interview process.
Rails and/or Front End Asskicker @ RentHackr
INTERNSHIP · NEW YORK CITY
Marketing & Communications Asskicker @ RentHackr
INTERNSHIP · NEW YORK CITY
Berlin
iOs/Android
ANDROID DEVELOPER (M/F) @ kaufDA
As a part of the mobile team you make significant contributions to the development of the Android apps for the whole Bonial International Group.
Mobile Developer (iOS) @ Babbel
We are looking for a Mobile Developer iOS (m/f, full-time) to start immediately in our office in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany.
Mobile Developer (Android) @ Babbel
We are looking for a Mobile Developer Android (m/f, full-time) to start immediately in our office in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany.
Ruby on Rails Developer
Ruby on Rails Developer @ Babbel
We are looking for a full time Ruby on Rails Developer (m/f) to join our Development team immediately in Berlin-Kreuzberg.
Backend Developer (Payment) @ Babbel
We are looking for a full time Backend Developer (m/f) to start immediately in our office in Berlin-Kreuzberg.
Senior Ruby Developer (m/f) @ AppLift
You have 2+ years of experience in software engineering / web development
Junior Ruby Developer (m/f) @ AppLift
Our set of products includes mobile SDK, highly scalable backend including eCPM optimization anda data crunching algorithms, using the latest technologies in the market.
PHP
Junior Backend-Frontend Developer @ KISURA.de
We are seeking a dynamic individual who strives to excel, learn and find new and interesting ways to solve problems.
DEVELOPER @ KISURA.de
1+ years of PHP experience and OOP
Java Script Developer
Front End Developer (m/f) @ GetYourGuide
Web Developer, Interface Engineer, however you want to call it, you love to keep it client-side when it comes to coding.
Frontend Developer (m/f) – Javascript, HTML, CSS @ Sablono GmbH
Develop a (or include an existing) suitable Graph Editor (Nodes-and-Edges diagram editor) for developing process
1 Frontend Developer – Javascript, HTML & 3D-Content @ Sablono GmbH
Develop a (or include an existing) suitable graph editor (nodes-and-edges diagram editor) for developing process diagrams.
Java Frontend Developer (m/w) @ Jesta Digital GmbH
An unserem Hauptstandort in Berlin Mitte am Alexanderplatz suchen wir einen engagierten Java Frontend Entwickler (m/w), der Spaß daran hat, mit neuen Technologien zu arbeiten.
Java Developer (m/w) @ Jesta Digital GmbH
In dieser Position sind Sie in einem cross-funktionalen agilen Team an der Konzeption und Entwicklung in einem komplexen JEE-Umfeld beteiligt. – See more at: http://www.techstartupjobs.com/jobs/java-developer-mw/#sthash.R1KSJf5e.dpuf
Software Engineering
Java Engineer – Flight Search @ KAYAK
The job requires close collaboration with the US-based engineering team in Boston, MA, which means semi annual business trips to the US for team activities. Haven’t been to Boston yet? Now is your chance!
Software Engineer (Ruby) @DaWanda
DaWanda is the online marketplace for unique and handmade items.
Frontend Engineer (JavaScript & Ruby) @ DaWanda
To achieve this we build a high performance stack.
SYSTEM ENGINEER @ kaufDA
You ensure the smooth operations of kaufDA.de and additional products.
Frontend Engineer (eCommerce) @ Babbel
We are looking for a Frontend Engineer (m/f, full-time) to start immediately in our office in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany.
Senior Frontend Engineer (Technical Lead) @ Babbel
As the Technical Lead for one of our frontend teams you will work in a cross-functional Scrum team together with designers and engineers to enable the team to deliver high quality, innovative products and features in a short sprint cycle
SCRUM Master / Agile Coach @ Babbel
As SCRUM Master / Agile coach, you will help our product and engineering teams raise their game by providing coaching, implementing agile best practices and facilitating artefacts and training.
Technical Product Manager Frontend @ Babbel
As part of our agile development team you will care for the product owner role in frontend development projects.
SENIOR MOBILE BACK-END PRODUCT MANAGER @ kaufDA
You will advise and guide the implementation of the apps at the API and Back-End levels of the technology stack by using SCRUM processes.
Marketing
Marketing and Event Manager @ Glispa
In order to cater to the fast-paced growth, we are looking for a motivated and passionate person to join our global team in Berlin as Marketing and Event Manager.
Business Development
Senior Business Development Manager @ BillPay
BillPay GmbH specializes in the securing and settlement of online, high-risk payment options.
Internship
Product Management Internship/Traineeship @ SponsorPay
As Product Management Intern, you will help design new features of our product and analyze potential issues with our current product.
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READING & VIEWING
The Formula Startups Use to Make Billions #tueinfographic – Entrepreneur
Can Schools Teach Entrepreneurship? #sundayschool – Top Colleges Online
IDEAS TO BE BROUGHT TO LIFE
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Card payments for mobile apps. We make it easy to add the building block of payments to your iOS and Android apps. Our RESTful APIs and SDKs let you quickly and easily integrate card payments, sign up third parties to accept cards directly and control funds flow (beta) all from one simple API. Whether you’re looking to increase m-commerce conversion or build your own mobile payments business, judo is your one stop solution.
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Paymill offers an innovative payment solution which enables online businesses and services to accept payments on their websites. The company is currently active in 34 countries across Europe and other regions. The developer-friendly API, the fast onboarding process (within 48 hours), its transparent pricing as well as the top-notch customer support make all the difference! Check it out.
Kingsley Napley LLP is a London based and internationally recognised law firm with a specialist team advising technology companies on a range of legal issues
Radford has provided compensation market intelligence to the technology and life sciences industries.
Founded in 2008 to assist Financial Services organisations plan, manage and execute change; Broadgate Consultant’s reputation for pragmatic, experience led quality has helped us grow dramatically in a volatile economic environment.
Broadgate’s aim is to develop long-term, mutually rewarding relationships with our clients. We have consistently delivered for our existing clients and are looking to broaden this solid foundation.
Venner Shipley – European Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys Lawyer.
Berlin
Raue LLP advises domestic and international companies and governments on investment activities, transactions, regulatory issues, and in legal disputes.
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Paymill offers an innovative payment solution which enables online businesses and services to accept payments on their websites. The company is currently active in 34 countries across Europe and other regions. The developer-friendly API, the fast onboarding process (within 48 hours), its transparent pricing as well as the top-notch customer support make all the difference! Check it out
