SlideRocket
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SlideRocket was an online presentation platform that let users create, manage, share and measure presentations. SlideRocket was provided via a SaaS model. The company was acquired by VMware in April 2011,[1] who sold it to ClearSlide, a similar SaaS application, in March 2013.[2] It is no longer offering independent signups, as the platform is being integrated into ClearSlide.[3]
| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
Type of site | online presentation platform |
| Available in | English |
| Founded | Jan 2006 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, CA |
| Key people | Mitch Grasso, Mike Lingle co-founders |
| Services | software applications |
| URL | http://sliderocket.com/ |
| Launched | October 2008 |
| Current status | active |
| Developer(s) | ClearSlide |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Web-based Application |
| Type | Web-based Productivity Tools |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | SlideRocket.com |
History
SlideRocket was founded in Jan 2006, and launched as a private beta[4][5] in March 2008 at the Under The Radar Spring event. A public beta was announced in September 2008[6] followed shortly by public release[7][8] on October 28, 2008. SlideRocket is most commonly credited with inventing the PResuMÉ or Presentation Résumé in early 2009.
On April 26, 2011, SlideRocket was acquired by VMware.[9][10][11] On March 5, 2013, VMware sold SlideRocket to ClearSlide.[12] SlideRocket is based in San Francisco.
Awards
- Underneath the Radar Spring 2008, Category Winner, Audience Choice, Judges Choice.
- Crunchies 2008 — Nominee Best Design [13]
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External links
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