Tribe’s iPhone App Nabs Fast Company, Top Spot On Apple’s Rank
Nothing inspires me more than an entrepreneur who has the hustle on and knows how to adapt. It doesn’t matter if its a man or woman — I’m equally moved by anyone who is doing things in new ways and taking the market on. This past week, Tribe’s new “Start Your Own Company” iPhone application for entrepreneurs made Fast Company’s web coverage. Since the apps launch on September 10, it’s moved steadily up Apple’s ranking chart — a slot away from the top ten this morning. No easy feat considering the hundreds of iPhone applications in the market. This in in addition to being a $5 million branding company with clients like UPS, Coca-Cola, and Porsche. Founder Elizabeth Cogswell Baskin is about as Power Girl as it gets — she started the company in 2002 as a virtual agency via her screened porch, is very cool and very well connected. When we caught up with her via email today to get the story behind the launch of the agency’s iPhone app, she said simply put she was motivated by encouraging people to start their own companies (particularly women!) and the “accidental entrepreneurs” who are launching startups because they can’t find work. Congrats to Elizabeth and the Tribe team for rocking it! — Patricia
