A little late night dig the vibe app testing. We are getting close and can't wait for people to dig the vibe. Did you dig the vibe of that....bar? club? concert? movie premiere? opera? street festival? anything... real-time event and place ratings online and on your phone.

Since we are getting closer to release over here at dig the vibe, we decided to put up a new website at http://digthevibe.com, with a way to sign up to be a part of the beta testing and a countdown. Check it out...

So you want to throw a party huh? Like a once in a lifetime straight feeling it for weeks party? We'll over at dig the vibe we're in the party business. The real party business. From the backyard shindig to the party in the Hamptons to a legit night on the town rager, we've got you covered. There are some common threads you need to be aware of. Here's a list of five things that every party needs to be killer bro... or sis

1. The venue matters- pick somewhere that speaks to your audience. Make someone feel comfortable enough, but still excite them with visual candy...

2. Invite the right mix of peeps. You definitely need a solid guy girl ratio and it pays to invite a few of your rainmaker friends. You know the party types that get everything going and as the night goes on, keep everything going.

3. Establish the ideal drink food combo situation. Don't leave anyone wanting, but also don't give too many options. There's no need for a gin and root beer, know what I'm saying? That ain't classy or fun. Speak to the people and give them the goods. It fuels the party and rounds out the vibe.

4. Have a surprise. Something, anything and pull it at the right time. If you know your peeps you'll know what to do.

5. Know when to make moves. If it's getting awkward or people aren't feeling it, have the next step lined up. Be flexible and ready to move at an instant. If you've gotta take the party somewhere else - know the place.

keep it bumping. what up now? dig the vibe

Let's face it, things can get a little intense starting a company. There are long long nights, when hygiene and even sanity can become questionable. The key is to keep pushing forward and making moves. Momentum is the foundation of every startup. At dig the vibe we've learned quickly that things can get intense, but the key is movement. Getting things done, one thing after another.

The best way to facilitate movement, growth, and collaboration is the company culture. For dig the vibe it was about finding chill people who have enough maker and business perspective to be useful, but also are mellow enough to sit back and chill while shit hits the fan. What I mean, is that they have perspective and are open to both the joy and struggle of this journey. This was one of the most and still is one of the most important factors as we build our team.

Being part of a startup team is somewhere in between being a friend and a business partner, because it's both, but also something else entirely. It's a crazy relationship, but at it's core it needs to we've the business. This whole journey ain't easy, but make sure you find people who are really willing to take it with you, both through the ups and downs. Onwards...

dig the vibe

It's unofficially official, but the dig the vibe crew is happy to announce that we have a San Fransico office. Located in the heart of the city, dig the vibe is excited about opportunities on the west coast. We would like to thank everyone who has made this new office a success and we look forward to partnering our teams in Chicago and San Franscisco. Word.

So things have been busy over here at dig the vibe. We can't wait to launch in the Summer of 2011. In the meantime we are going to start posting about nightlife, events, clubs, and design. This is going to be a collection of dope stuff we see and way to update the world on the progress of dig the vibe.