Comments on: Fitbit Raises Healthy $2 Million From True Ventures And SoftTech VC http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:22:36 -0800 hourly 1 By: It Took A Year, But Fitness Gadget Fitbit Will Finally Launch | Filme Gratis Filme Moca http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-3004059 It Took A Year, But Fitness Gadget Fitbit Will Finally Launch | Filme Gratis Filme Moca Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:56:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-3004059 [...] in retail stores but declined to name which stores he’s partnered with. Fitbit raised a cool $2 million last October and Park says they are looking to raise more to up manufacturing and distribution [...] [...] in retail stores but declined to name which stores he’s partnered with. Fitbit raised a cool $2 million last October and Park says they are looking to raise more to up manufacturing and distribution [...]

]]> By: It Took A Year, But Fitness Gadget Fitbit Finally Launches http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-3003481 It Took A Year, But Fitness Gadget Fitbit Finally Launches Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:16:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-3003481 [...] in retail stores but declined to name which stores he’s partnered with. Fitbit raised a cool $2 million last October and Park says they are looking to raise more to up manufacturing and distribution [...] [...] in retail stores but declined to name which stores he’s partnered with. Fitbit raised a cool $2 million last October and Park says they are looking to raise more to up manufacturing and distribution [...]

]]> By: tinyComb » Blog Archive » Fitbit Raises $2M For Their Device That Tracks Your Movement http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2550008 tinyComb » Blog Archive » Fitbit Raises $2M For Their Device That Tracks Your Movement Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:38:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2550008 [...] TC View jason's Profile      Subscribe via RSS RelatedBookmarksTags No More Dinner or Snacks for Googlers... •    Google is no longer offering dinner, afternoon snacks, or tea to employees. •    Employees still will receive free brea... YadaHome: A Social Network for Parent... •    YadaHome, launched May 12th, is a new, ad-supported social network created for parents. •    Their homepage is appropr... MicasaStyle, a "Facebook for Room Inter... •    MicasaStyle, recently out of beta, is a social network that allows home owners to upload interior pics of their homes and t... Digg it Stumble del.icio.us reddit Yahoo Google FitBit FitBit Tracks Your Life tinyCrunch [...] [...] TC View jason’s Profile      Subscribe via RSS RelatedBookmarksTags No More Dinner or Snacks for Googlers… •    Google is no longer offering dinner, afternoon snacks, or tea to employees. •    Employees still will receive free brea… YadaHome: A Social Network for Parent… •    YadaHome, launched May 12th, is a new, ad-supported social network created for parents. •    Their homepage is appropr… MicasaStyle, a “Facebook for Room Inter… •    MicasaStyle, recently out of beta, is a social network that allows home owners to upload interior pics of their homes and t… Digg it Stumble del.icio.us reddit Yahoo Google FitBit FitBit Tracks Your Life tinyCrunch [...]

]]> By: FitBit Inc. Raises $2 Million From True Ventures, SoftTech VC, and Angels http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2499017 FitBit Inc. Raises $2 Million From True Ventures, SoftTech VC, and Angels Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:22:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2499017 [...] Ventures and SoftTech VC have decided to plug in about $2 million in funding into these companies.  Through the round of funding, Jon Callaghan of True Ventures has joined [...] [...] Ventures and SoftTech VC have decided to plug in about $2 million in funding into these companies.  Through the round of funding, Jon Callaghan of True Ventures has joined [...]

]]> By: Tom Wong http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2498926 Tom Wong Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:48:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2498926 I can't wait, there is a cute girl in our accounts department I want to be near. I can fit this to her laptop and find out where she goes in the evenings and where she lives. I can also find out the address I guess of her family and that boyfriend that has to go first before she realises she loves me more. I can’t wait, there is a cute girl in our accounts department I want to be near. I can fit this to her laptop and find out where she goes in the evenings and where she lives. I can also find out the address I guess of her family and that boyfriend that has to go first before she realises she loves me more.

]]> By: Michael R http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2498597 Michael R Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:01:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2498597 To all those 'targeted' consumers out there... Caveat Emptor, baby! To all those ‘targeted’ consumers out there… Caveat Emptor, baby!

]]> By: ajax jones http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2498521 ajax jones Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:06:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2498521 Great app for a nokia phone. Great app for a nokia phone.

]]> By: True Ventures » Fitbit Raises Series A http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2498443 True Ventures » Fitbit Raises Series A Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:32:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2498443 [...] Fitbit has successfully closed its first round of venture funding. Fitbit produces a small device with a great form factor that clips on to your clothes and gathers information about your movements through motion sensor technology like that of the Nintendo Wii, which will provide personal analytics on exercise, calories, and sleep. Fitbit launched at TechCrunch50 last month where it was runner up for the top prize. Devices will be available in early 2009. [...] [...] Fitbit has successfully closed its first round of venture funding. Fitbit produces a small device with a great form factor that clips on to your clothes and gathers information about your movements through motion sensor technology like that of the Nintendo Wii, which will provide personal analytics on exercise, calories, and sleep. Fitbit launched at TechCrunch50 last month where it was runner up for the top prize. Devices will be available in early 2009. [...]

]]> By: Marc http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2498086 Marc Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:09:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2498086 $99 way to high, especially in these times. I'd prefer a $29 price point, ala Nike Ipod Sports Kit. $99 way to high, especially in these times.

I’d prefer a $29 price point, ala Nike Ipod Sports Kit.

]]> By: StephenR http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497820 StephenR Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:40:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497820 Already exists: http://www.networkcar.com Already exists: http://www.networkcar.com

]]> By: Earl http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497810 Earl Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:35:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497810 just imagine if insurance companies start subsidizing the thing... just imagine if insurance companies start subsidizing the thing…

]]> By: Jules http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497800 Jules Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:13:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497800 I think it's a good idea, and I might even consider purchasing one if it weren't being given away for free: http://www.awaretechs.com/StepTrakLite.html I think it’s a good idea, and I might even consider purchasing one if it weren’t being given away for free:

http://www.awar...epTrakLite.html

]]> By: dave1345 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497740 dave1345 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:55:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497740 ...what about when travelling, etc... have to carry around the base station!!... at best, chubby gadget geeks will wear it for a week or 2, get sick of it and stuff it in the drawer with their pedometers, or the clip will fall off somewhere and that'll be the end it... this won't change people's behavior …what about when travelling, etc… have to carry around the base station!!… at best, chubby gadget geeks will wear it for a week or 2, get sick of it and stuff it in the drawer with their pedometers, or the clip will fall off somewhere and that’ll be the end it… this won’t change people’s behavior

]]> By: A. Casalena http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497694 A. Casalena Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:15:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497694 Dunno. Everyone here at my office loves this idea and we can't wait for it. Ambient information tracking = <3. Dunno. Everyone here at my office loves this idea and we can’t wait for it. Ambient information tracking = <3.

]]> By: Fitbit Raises $2M For Their Device That Tracks Your Movement | tinyCrunch http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497674 Fitbit Raises $2M For Their Device That Tracks Your Movement | tinyCrunch Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:56:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497674 [...] TC Share and Enjoy: [...] [...] TC Share and Enjoy: [...]

]]> By: Debbie http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497649 Debbie Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:31:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497649 http://www.fitbit.com/ http://www.fitbit.com/

]]> By: jason http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497644 jason Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:24:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497644 btw this product may not resonate with techcrunch readers, because i suspect many readers are either old and out of shape and can afford personal trainers or other products/services or young and fit and capable to exercise and track nutritional information on their own (or with the aid of other web-based services). just because i wouldn't personally buy something doesn't mean a product doesn't have a huge market, and everyone else in this thread should keep that in mind. btw this product may not resonate with techcrunch readers, because i suspect many readers are either old and out of shape and can afford personal trainers or other products/services or young and fit and capable to exercise and track nutritional information on their own (or with the aid of other web-based services). just because i wouldn’t personally buy something doesn’t mean a product doesn’t have a huge market, and everyone else in this thread should keep that in mind.

]]> By: jason http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497640 jason Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:21:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497640 the real joke is all of you anonymous commenters crapping all over this idea. just because you are either a) fat and wish it cost less than $99 or b) stuck doing a job you hate and dislike hearing about people doing cool things, or worse yet, BOTH, doesn't mean you need to crap on someone else's hard work with retarded comments. The comments based on potential market size and feature vs company are much more thought out and relevant. as an investor, i see fitbit as the kind of company looking to create a new product category. is it a traditional pedometer, sleep meter, heartrate monitor, etc... no it is not. it is aiming to provide everyday americans with the ability to track useful information that otherwise goes untracked. and in this age of obesity awareness and battling obesity, i think they are coming along at exactly the right time. the real joke is all of you anonymous commenters crapping all over this idea. just because you are either a) fat and wish it cost less than $99 or b) stuck doing a job you hate and dislike hearing about people doing cool things, or worse yet, BOTH, doesn’t mean you need to crap on someone else’s hard work with retarded comments. The comments based on potential market size and feature vs company are much more thought out and relevant. as an investor, i see fitbit as the kind of company looking to create a new product category. is it a traditional pedometer, sleep meter, heartrate monitor, etc… no it is not. it is aiming to provide everyday americans with the ability to track useful information that otherwise goes untracked. and in this age of obesity awareness and battling obesity, i think they are coming along at exactly the right time.

]]> By: ASHLEY http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497584 ASHLEY Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:42:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497584 THAT WASN'T FUNNY WHO EVER SAID FAT ASS AMERICANS AND I THINK THE IDEA IS CLEVER THAT WASN’T FUNNY WHO EVER SAID FAT ASS AMERICANS AND I THINK THE IDEA IS CLEVER

]]> By: What a Joke http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497582 What a Joke Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:41:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497582 You fat ass geeks will buy anything that hooks up to the web! Aren't VCs supposed to invest in companies that can reach a large market and have a clear exit strategy? The market for glucose meters is over $10 billion annually worldwide because they have a disposible component. This thing doesn't seem to have that. What's the exit strategy?? There are only four companies that make glucose meters worldwide. You gonna sell the company to these guys? Why don't they just add a pedometer and a web component to their meters and be done with it? What so defensible about their technology?? These types of companies show how Sillicon Valley has run out of ideas. No wonder nothing has gone public recently. Sillicon Valley has become too insulated. Geeks raising money from other geeks and sellling their companies to other geeks. When established companies, like Microsoft and Cisco slow (or stop) buying all these bankrupt concept companies, you guys in the Valley are going to have to get real jobs and create real products. You fat ass geeks will buy anything that hooks up to the web!

Aren’t VCs supposed to invest in companies that can reach a large market and have a clear exit strategy?

The market for glucose meters is over $10 billion annually worldwide because they have a disposible component. This thing doesn’t seem to have that.

What’s the exit strategy?? There are only four companies that make glucose meters worldwide. You gonna sell the company to these guys? Why don’t they just add a pedometer and a web component to their meters and be done with it? What so defensible about their technology??

These types of companies show how Sillicon Valley has run out of ideas. No wonder nothing has gone public recently.

Sillicon Valley has become too insulated. Geeks raising money from other geeks and sellling their companies to other geeks.

When established companies, like Microsoft and Cisco slow (or stop) buying all these bankrupt concept companies, you guys in the Valley are going to have to get real jobs and create real products.

]]> By: jurban http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497581 jurban Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:41:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497581 Try sleeping with an iPhone. I know, I know, some already do. But that's because they have another problem. This product is a good example of how UI and industrial design enable you to cross a threshold of usability and functionality that will drive adoption. When you can access information you didn't know was there (i.e. how well did you sleep. How many calories did you actually burn today and how many did you take in...) you can change your habits. Driving a Prius is an example of that because driving becomes a game to save gas because it feeds realtime info back to you. It changes habits. Try sleeping with an iPhone. I know, I know, some already do. But that’s because they have another problem.

This product is a good example of how UI and industrial design enable you to cross a threshold of usability and functionality that will drive adoption. When you can access information you didn’t know was there (i.e. how well did you sleep. How many calories did you actually burn today and how many did you take in…) you can change your habits. Driving a Prius is an example of that because driving becomes a game to save gas because it feeds realtime info back to you. It changes habits.

]]> By: jurban http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497577 jurban Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:34:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497577 Why? Because people are not surfing around like they used to, so getting traffic is extraordinarily difficult relative to the early days. Besides email, Google, news aggregator and Facebook/Myspace, people don't do as much else online anymore. Why? Because people are not surfing around like they used to, so getting traffic is extraordinarily difficult relative to the early days. Besides email, Google, news aggregator and Facebook/Myspace, people don’t do as much else online anymore.

]]> By: Evan Kuo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497511 Evan Kuo Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:59:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497511 How is this not an iphone app? Evan, <a href="http://www.iphone4um.com" rel="nofollow">www.iphone4um.com</a> How is this not an iphone app?

Evan,
http://www.iphone4um.com

]]> By: Jake http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497477 Jake Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:42:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497477 I keep waiting to see that device. I just read the other day that Ford is developing something that will limit the speed of a car to 80mph when a kid is driving it. I'd say a device for parents to track their kids' every move is just around the corner (if it's not already developed and being tested some where). Jake NoteScribe: Premier <a HREF="http://www.notescribe.net" rel="nofollow">Notes Software</a> I keep waiting to see that device. I just read the other day that Ford is developing something that will limit the speed of a car to 80mph when a kid is driving it. I’d say a device for parents to track their kids’ every move is just around the corner (if it’s not already developed and being tested some where).

Jake
NoteScribe: Premier Notes Software

]]> By: Entrepreneurs! Start Your Engines! - New Comm Biz - New media strategies for business http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/fitbit-raises-healthy-2-million-from-true-ventures-and-softtech-vc/comment-page-1/#comment-2497469 Entrepreneurs! Start Your Engines! - New Comm Biz - New media strategies for business Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:38:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23181#comment-2497469 [...] Fitbit Raises Healthy $2 Million From True Ventures And SoftTech VC [...] [...] Fitbit Raises Healthy $2 Million From True Ventures And SoftTech VC [...]

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