May 16th, 2012

Third Pivot’s The Charm? Events Site Ravn Becomes Flash Sales Site Touch Of Modern

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No one ever called a limit on the number pivots a company can do, right? So here’s the latest at a company we’ve been watching for a while now. RAVN, an event planning and sharing app that itself was the product of a pivot from the developers behind “experiences marketplace” Skyara, has sent a letter out to its users telling them that the app is getting shut down at the end of this month. In… → Read More

October 26th, 2011

With Funding In Tow, RAVN Beta Launches Its Search And Booking Engine For Local Activities

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In November of last year, i/o Ventures-backed Skyara launched a platform that was essentially the Airbnb for experiences, as it allowed those who are in the position to offer cool experiences like a culinary tour, beer tasting, or personalized yoga to hook up with those who want to try them. Skyara was the platform that would connect the providers with the fun-seekers.

Since then, founders… → Read More