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THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE – The Exchange for Entrepreneurs | Quarterly Issue No. 2
Big Rock Labs readies to wow mobile users with two disruptive apps by Proactive Investors
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ig Rock Labs (CSE:BLA) (FSE:BR1) Big Rock Labs (CSE:BLA) (FSE:BR1) has already launched one app and is preparing to launch another in 2015, both of which the company says will capitalize on the “fast-growing sharing economy”, with the first, known as Reach, designed to pick up where LinkedIn has left off. With the iOS launch completed in September, the iPhone/iPad/Android-compatible app uses location-based technology to connect professionals face-to-face in their respective areas. It allows users — both with and without a LinkedIn account — to connect with local professionals on the go, in seconds, generating local career opportunities and helping neighbourhoods and communities collaborate more efficiently.
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The concept for the app, according to board director and advisor Matthew Kaine, is to provide a platform for professionals inclusive of all industries and backgrounds, and assist them in becoming aware of new connections and potential opportunities while carrying out daily routines. While LinkedIn has built a user base of over 300 million professionals since launching in May 2003, the bulk of the connections made through the professional social network fail to ever develop into business or face-to-face encounters. Reach also offers users over 30 million Foursquare venues to check into, as well as detailed venue information such as Location, Hours of Operation, Menu Information, Outdoor Seating, Prices, Credit Card Acceptance and WiFi Availability. This information will be useful to organize meetings or explore new places. Reach is a powerful tool for sales people, marketers, HR professionals, freelancers, recruiters, entrepreneurs and those generally interested to network.