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… more important than foursquare, MyTown, Loopt, Gowalla, or Whrrl.
- robert scoble
Media Coverage
Two Location Companies More Important Than Foursquare
Scobleizer - Robert Scoble - June 17, 2010
goby lets you find things around you, like hiking trails. Try to do THAT with any other service!
Digital Traveler: Vacation Inspiration Sites can be Hit or Miss
travel.usatoday.com - feb 21, 2011
[goby has] comprehensive activities and entertainment information displayed without excessive ads. Ideal for parents mulling weekend plans with kids and travelers looking for in-destination activities. Lots of user reviews, photos and maps. "Things to do near" feature streamlines search by major city, showing top activities by category and upcoming events.
goby Passes 500,000 Mobile Downloads
bostinnovation.com - feb 9, 2011
At the intersection of search, mobile, social and travel, Boston-based Goby helps you find things to do when traveling or locally on the weekend
Android App goby Helps You Find Fun Things to Do
androidapps.com - jan 26, 2011
If you're bored, there are a ton of different websites to help find fun things to do locally. But it can sometimes be a lot to sift through. Goby is an app for your Android device...
20 Best iPhone Apps - goby
workingmother.com
No time to map out a "me day" or a family vacay? Use this app on the spot to fill your time with all kinds of fun.
goby Raises $2.5 Million For Activity-Driven Search Engine
TechCrunch - oct 20, 2010
goby, an activity-focused search engine that helps people find things to do with their free time, has raised $2.5 million in new funding from investors..
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Press Releases
Telenav completes acqusition of goby
press release - sept 02, 2011
TeleNav, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNAV), one of the largest global wireless location-based services providers, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of goby, a Boston-based local search engine and mobile application developer focused on offering users an easy way to explore and discover events and activities based on location.
Mike Bennett Joins goby as Chief Revenue Officer
press release - nov 09, 2010
goby today announced the hiring of Mike Bennett as the company's first chief revenue officer. In this role, Bennett will focus on monetizing goby.com and the company's popular mobile applications for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Android. As a key member of goby's senior management team, he will also help shape and execute all future marketing strategies.
goby Secures $2.5 Million in Extension of Series A Funding
press release - oct 21, 2010
goby today announced it has closed a $2.5 million extension of its Series A funding from investors including
Flybridge Capital Partners
and
Kepha Partners
. With this extension of funding, goby has now raised a total of $7.5 million.
goby Comes to Android, Cures Boredom Yet Again
press release - july 14, 2010
goby is expanding its portfolio of mobile offerings with the launch of its free Android app. Available for download in the Android Marketplace, goby's Android app follows the recent successful launches of similar versions for the iPhone, iPad and iTouch.
goby Launches First of it's Kind iPad App
press release - june 3, 2010
goby has released a first-of-its-kind travel iPad app to follow in the footsteps of its popular iPhone app.
Awards
Winner: AppyAwards, best Mapping/Location Based App 2011
Finalist: The PhoCusWright Travel Innovation Summit 2010
Winner: AlwaysOn 2010 OnMedia 100 Top Private Companies
Runner Up: Best Travel Website 2010, 14th Annual Webby Awards
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