Rise of the Rest Road Tour: News Roundup

June is here, summer is around the corner and we are gearing up for the Rise of the Rest Road Tour across America. Since we announced last week there’s been incredible buzz and excitement in the four cities we’ll be visiting: Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Nashville.

Check out the headlines below and go to www.riseoftherest.com to attend any of the events or apply for the pitch competition where 4 winning startups will each receive a $100,000 investment from Steve Case.

 

Steve Case: Best hope for Detroit is next generation of startups (VIDEO)

AOL co-founder Steve Case on efforts to support innovation and startups across the country in cities such as Detroit and Pittsburgh.

http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/3583150683001/steve-case-best-hope-for-detroit-is-next-generation-of-startups/#sp=show-clips

 

Steve Case Searches for Next Great American Company (VIDEO)

Steve Case Searches for Next Great American Company May 22 (Bloomberg) — Steve Case, chairman and Chief executive Officer atRevolution, talks…

http://www.bloomberg.com/video/steve-case-searches-for-next-great-american-company-SiPqypXMQYWUc9IbRHgymw.html

 

Steve Case startup tour will hit Cincinnati in June

Steve Case startup tour will hit Cincinnati in June Cincinnati will get a blast of national exposure on June 26 when the “Rise of the Rest” tour…

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/josh-pichler/2014/05/21/brandery-cintrifuse-cincytech-rise-of-the-rest/9367365/

 

Entrepreneurs in 4 cities have chance at $100K each

Entrepreneurs in 4 cities have chance at $100K each CINCINNATI AOL founder and venture capitalist Steve Case is on the road again this time promising…

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/05/21/rise-of-the-rest-tech-tour/9371727/

 

Investments: “Rise of the Rest” bus tour

In June 2014, billionaire and ex-AOL CEO, Steve Case will conduct a four city bus tour in the US South and Midwest, called “Rise of the Rest”…

http://sarafineinstitute.org/2014/05/21/investments-rise-of-the-rest-bus-tour/

 

Revolution & UP Global Present Rise of the Rest Road Tour: Celebrating American Entrepreneurship with Steve Case

Four-Day bus tour kicks off June 24; will showcase startups and entrepreneurs across America’s heartland

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/revolution-up-global-present-rise-of-the-rest-road-tour-celebrating-american-entrepreneurship-with-steve-case-2014-05-22

 

The Steve Case bus tour means $100K for eastern U.S. startups

The Steve Case bus tour means $100K for eastern U.S. startups Steve Case believes startup investment east of the Mississippi River will eclipse…

http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/blog/techflash/2014/05/the-steve-case-bus-tour-means-100k-for-eastern-u-s.html

 

AOL co-founder Steve Case bringing $100,000 pitch competition to Nashville

AOL co-founder Steve Case bringing $100,000 pitch competition to Nashville AOL co-founder Steve Case’s planned visit to Nashville this summer…

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2014/05/aol-cofounder-steve-case-bringing-100-000-pitch.html?page=all

 

Steve Case to invest $100,000 in Pittsburgh startup as part of Rise of the Rest tour

Entrepreneur Steve Case is taking to the road with his checkbook, and it leads to Pittsburgh. Case is embarking on a Rise of the Rest bus tour…

http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/blog/financial-district/2014/05/case-to-invest-100-000-in-pittsburgh-startup.html?ana=twt

 

Steve Case on Why Innovation Will Come from Detroit

Noted investor and AOL co-founder Steve Case will appear on “Cavuto” at 8PM ET Thursday on FOX Business. As part of his “Rise of the Rest” campaign

http://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/2014/05/22/steve-case-on-why-innovation-will-come-from-detroit/

 

Steve Case announces startup investment tour across “the rest” of America

Starting June 24th, AOL co-founder Steve Case, his Revolution VC firm and UP Global are heading on a four city, whirlwind trip…

http://pando.com/2014/05/22/steve-case-announces-startup-investment-tour-across-the-rest-of-america/

 

Steve Case will Invest $400,000 During Four-City ‘Rise of the Rest’ Bus Tour

… D.C. startup investor and ex-AOL CEO Steve Case plans to showcase innovative startups in the middle of the U.S. with his “Rise of the Rest Road Tour”…

http://inthecapital.streetwise.co/2014/05/22/steve-case-rise-of-the-rest-bus-tour/

 

Steve Case to invest $100,000 in Pittsburgh startup as part of Rise of the Rest tour

Entrepreneur Steve Case is taking to the road with his checkbook, and it leads to Pittsburgh…

http://article.wn.com/view/2014/05/22/Steve_Case_to_invest_100000_in_Pittsburgh_startup_as_part_of/

 

Announcing the Rise of the Rest Road Tour with Steve Case

Are you ready to pitch your startup to Steve Case? Now is your chance if you live near one f four cities in the heart of the U.S….

http://blog.up.co/2014/05/22/announcing-rise-rest-road-tour-steve-case/

 

Seed Here Studio teams up with Steve Case for ‘Rise of the Rest’ road trip

Seed Here Studio, headed by Amanda Styron West and Andy Stoll, announced this morning that it is teaming up with Revolution and UP Global for a summer road trip — startup style…

http://www.wecreatehere.net/2014/05/22/seed-studio-teams-steve-case-rise-rest-road-trip/

 

Steve Case’s ‘Rise of the Rest Road Trip’ Highlights Four Emerging Startup Markets with $400k Investment

Steve Case’s Rise of the Rest Road Trip Highlights Four Emerging Startup Markets with $400k Investment At last week s 1776 Challenge Festival…

http://tech.co/steve-case-revolution-up-global-rise-of-the-rest-road-trip-emerging-startup-markets-400k-investment-2014-05

 

Steve Case will Invest $400000 During His Four-City Bus Tour

Up Global and Revolution have recently announced that the shall embark on four city, four-day bus tour through the heart of America…

http://entrepreneursky.com/steve-case-will-invest-400000-four-city-bus-tour/

 

Steve Case’s “Rise of the Rest” Startup Tour to Kick Off in Detroit

Investor and AOL co-founder Steve Case announced on Thursday he will embark on a bus tour in June highlighting emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems…

http://www.xconomy.com/detroit/2014/05/27/steve-cases-rise-of-the-rest-startup-tour-to-kick-off-in-detroit/

 

AOL Co-Founder Steve Case Looking to Invest $100K in a Detroit Startup?  

Investor and AOL co-founder Steve Case announced on Thursday he will embark on a bus tour in June to highlight emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems…

http://www.growdetroit.com/aol-cofounder-steve-case-looking-invest-100k-detroit-startup/