When Adam Coelho launched the Web site CitiSync in August 2009, he was trying to make get-togethers in Gainesville a little bit easier.
Now, he’s hoping to apply his vision to other college towns across the country.
The UF marketing senior introduced the Web site, which provides information about local happenings and deals, to potential investors Wednesday at Startup Riot 2010.
Startup Riot is a one-day conference in Atlanta where start-up businesses introduce their organizations to investors and compete to win prizes. More than 150 businesses applied, and 50 were chosen to present.
While CitiSync did not win, Coelho said he hopes to take advantage of the networking opportunity.
“It would make everything a lot more real,” he said. “It’d be all the difference in bringing this idea to every college student.”
CitiSync was one of the few businesses selected that was started by a college student, according to Stephanie Ramirez, the marketing director for CitiSync.
CitiSync’s client TJ Goodman, co-owner of Mother’s Pub & Grill, credited the site’s success to its business approach.
“What’s different about Adam is he took the time to understand my business,” Goodman said. “What’s great is the exchange of ideas.”
