[Coworking] Fwd: Announcing the Release of Office Nomad: the Mobile Worker's Portal to Finding Office Space On-the-Go
A very interesting thing went out today. Piecing things together it would appear that Mr Efron has made an iPhone app based on the PariSOMA google doc and then sent this announcement in a BCC to all the emails included in that document. The name choice is particularly interesting to us. I also take note of the fact that Map Muse's website is filled with google ads suggesting these guys are trying to make a buck any way they can. Does anyone know more about what is going on here? Has anyone talked with these folks or had any contact with them before today? Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com - (206) 323-6500 -- Forwarded message -- From: Charlie Efron char...@mapmuse.com Date: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 1:35 PM Subject: Announcing the Release of Office Nomad: the Mobile Worker's Portal to Finding Office Space On-the-Go To: Charlie Efron char...@mapmuse.com Hello Coworking Spaces and Business Centers, You’re receiving this email because you’ve been included in “Office Nomad,” a brand new workspace-finding app on the iTunes store from MapMuse, Inc. Let’s face it: the corporate office is quickly turning into a thing of the past. As wireless connectivity becomes as ubiquitous as electricity, the modern worker is left with the options of either telecommuting from home or wandering from coffee shop to coffee shop, hoping to stumble upon a quiet workspace with a reliable internet connection. Office Nomad takes the uncertainty out your search, ensuring that your valuable time is spent working and not looking for somewhere to work. Featuring over 2,300 short-term office rentals, business centers, and coworking spaces around the globe, this app is your one-stop guide to finding somewhere to work wherever you are, when you need it. Office Nomad is location-based, so users can view nearby workspaces on the go, as well as reserve select offices through in-app links. Realtors, Business Centers, and Coworking Spaces can also submit new offices as they become available. It’s a simple idea, but we think it has a good chance to catch on with mobile workers in need of a reliable workspace at the drop of a hat. MapMuse would like to offer each of you a free download of Office Nomad with the hope that you’ll review your listing for accuracy. You can edit contact details, rates, etc. by hitting “Update or correct information.” If you have an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad and would like to give the app a spin, let me know and I’ll send over a promo code. I’m also happy to answer any questions you may have. Thanks, and we hope you enjoy the app. Keep in mind that we have a limited number of promo codes to give out, so the sooner you get back to me the better your chances of getting one. Charlie at MapMuse 301.922.2352 Office Nomad on the iTunes Store: http://itunes.apple.com/app/office-nomad/id456551618?mt=8 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Fwd: Announcing the Release of Office Nomad: the Mobile Worker's Portal to Finding Office Space On-the-Go
The phone # is in Silver Spring, MD (next to DC). The contact address on the website (buried on a Privacy page) is a maildrop in DC. The company was founded in 2000 in an office just around the corner from the White House, most recent milestone listed is in 2008. Web pages are copyright 2008. Press Releases Clippings are coming soon. Blog is 404-ish (DB error). FB page has 73 fans, mostly un-commented wall posts noting obscure holidays events linked to its apps. Neither FB page or website mention the Digital Nomad app. They claim realtors are their big clients. So in short, yep, they appear to be data miners that love to make any list of addresses they can get their hands on into maps and apps. Is there a CC or other license associated with the PariSOMA doc? In general the MapMuse site doesn't seem to be big on crediting data sources. Raines Cohen, Coworking Coach http://www.CoworkingCoaches.com/ Berkeley, CA On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 3:52 PM, Jacob Sayles ja...@officenomads.comwrote: A very interesting thing went out today. Piecing things together it would appear that Mr Efron has made an iPhone app based on the PariSOMA google doc and then sent this announcement in a BCC to all the emails included in that document. The name choice is particularly interesting to us. I also take note of the fact that Map Muse's website is filled with google ads suggesting these guys are trying to make a buck any way they can. Does anyone know more about what is going on here? Has anyone talked with these folks or had any contact with them before today? Jacob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Fwd: Announcing the Release of Office Nomad: the Mobile Worker's Portal to Finding Office Space On-the-Go
Hey Jacob I loaded the Office Nomad app, took a peek around and drew the same conclusion that you did. They are marketing an array of pretty thin, location based apps for a bizarre array of verticals ranging from workspace (their announcement today) to revolutionary war sites, diners and covered bridges (really!). I've not talked to them directly. Doesn't seem like they have any authentic interest in our industry. Best Mark On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 4:52 PM, Jacob Sayles ja...@officenomads.comwrote: A very interesting thing went out today. Piecing things together it would appear that Mr Efron has made an iPhone app based on the PariSOMA google doc and then sent this announcement in a BCC to all the emails included in that document. The name choice is particularly interesting to us. I also take note of the fact that Map Muse's website is filled with google ads suggesting these guys are trying to make a buck any way they can. Does anyone know more about what is going on here? Has anyone talked with these folks or had any contact with them before today? Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com - (206) 323-6500 -- Forwarded message -- From: Charlie Efron char...@mapmuse.com Date: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 1:35 PM Subject: Announcing the Release of Office Nomad: the Mobile Worker's Portal to Finding Office Space On-the-Go To: Charlie Efron char...@mapmuse.com Hello Coworking Spaces and Business Centers, You’re receiving this email because you’ve been included in “Office Nomad,” a brand new workspace-finding app on the iTunes store from MapMuse, Inc. Let’s face it: the corporate office is quickly turning into a thing of the past. As wireless connectivity becomes as ubiquitous as electricity, the modern worker is left with the options of either telecommuting from home or wandering from coffee shop to coffee shop, hoping to stumble upon a quiet workspace with a reliable internet connection. Office Nomad takes the uncertainty out your search, ensuring that your valuable time is spent working and not looking for somewhere to work. Featuring over 2,300 short-term office rentals, business centers, and coworking spaces around the globe, this app is your one-stop guide to finding somewhere to work wherever you are, when you need it. Office Nomad is location-based, so users can view nearby workspaces on the go, as well as reserve select offices through in-app links. Realtors, Business Centers, and Coworking Spaces can also submit new offices as they become available. It’s a simple idea, but we think it has a good chance to catch on with mobile workers in need of a reliable workspace at the drop of a hat. MapMuse would like to offer each of you a free download of Office Nomad with the hope that you’ll review your listing for accuracy. You can edit contact details, rates, etc. by hitting “Update or correct information.” If you have an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad and would like to give the app a spin, let me know and I’ll send over a promo code. I’m also happy to answer any questions you may have. Thanks, and we hope you enjoy the app. Keep in mind that we have a limited number of promo codes to give out, so the sooner you get back to me the better your chances of getting one. Charlie at MapMuse 301.922.2352 Office Nomad on the iTunes Store: http://itunes.apple.com/app/office-nomad/id456551618?mt=8 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
