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Friday, April 03, 2015

Linkedin Buys Social Knowledge Company Refresh

Linkedin needs better under interfaces and user models as well.   They are acquiring a social knowledge startup: 

" ... In a move that could yield even more automated suggestions and tips for LinkedIn users, the professional network has acquired California startup Refresh, the maker of an app that gathers news and insights about participants in meetings. ... 
Launched three years ago, Refresh is designed to be a "digital briefing book" that can call up online information related to people that users are scheduled to meet. The information can be anything from blog posts, news articles or Facebook posts to personal notes or favorite sports teams. ... "  

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