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'''Linq''' is a technology start-up founded in [[2019]] by [[Elliott Potter]], [[Jared Mattsson]] and [[Patrick D. Sullivan]]. The company's flagship service allows for sharing and management of contact information using QR codes or near-field communication (NFC) devices. | '''Linq''' is a technology start-up founded in [[2019]] by [[Shipt]] veterans [[Elliott Potter]], [[Jared Mattsson]] and [[Patrick D. Sullivan]]. The company's flagship service allows for sharing and management of contact information using QR codes or near-field communication (NFC) devices. | ||
The company received capital investment from the [[Alabama Futures Fund]], and its offices are based in the fund's [[One721 Building]] at 1721 [[3rd Avenue North]]. | |||
In [[2020]], Linq collaborated with [[Dreamheim Studios]] to creat a special "BLM.BAND" bracelet with an embedded NFC tag which could connect users to a list of resources on the [[Black Lives Matter]] movement. The bands sold for $5 with proceeds donated to one of several social justice organizations. | |||
==References== | |||
* "Innovation and technology: Linq looks to change the business card exchange for good." (August 28, 2019) [[Birmingham Business Alliance]] | |||
* Patchen, Tyler (January 8, 2020) "Alabama Futures Fund makes investment in Linq." {{BBJ}} | |||
* Watson, Nathan (July 17, 2020) "Local tech startup launches $5 smart bracelet to share Black Lives Matter resources." (sponsored) ''BhamNow'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://get.linqapp.com/ Linq] website | * [https://get.linqapp.com/ Linq] website | ||
[[Category:Internet technology]] | |||
[[Category:2019 establishments]] | |||
[[Category:One721 Building]] | |||
Revision as of 16:31, 17 July 2020
Linq is a technology start-up founded in 2019 by Shipt veterans Elliott Potter, Jared Mattsson and Patrick D. Sullivan. The company's flagship service allows for sharing and management of contact information using QR codes or near-field communication (NFC) devices.
The company received capital investment from the Alabama Futures Fund, and its offices are based in the fund's One721 Building at 1721 3rd Avenue North.
In 2020, Linq collaborated with Dreamheim Studios to creat a special "BLM.BAND" bracelet with an embedded NFC tag which could connect users to a list of resources on the Black Lives Matter movement. The bands sold for $5 with proceeds donated to one of several social justice organizations.
References
- "Innovation and technology: Linq looks to change the business card exchange for good." (August 28, 2019) Birmingham Business Alliance
- Patchen, Tyler (January 8, 2020) "Alabama Futures Fund makes investment in Linq." Birmingham Business Journal
- Watson, Nathan (July 17, 2020) "Local tech startup launches $5 smart bracelet to share Black Lives Matter resources." (sponsored) BhamNow
External links
- Linq website