Talent shortage pushes Netflix-for-flowers startup to launch its own training college

December 18, 2012 5:53 PM Christina Farr
Christina Farr

H Bloom's biggest challenge is finding and retaining talent. The company today unveiled its university-like program that offers business and leadership training to junior-level employees in three core areas: sales, operations and management.

Hurricane Sandy is no match for New York City’s tech startups

October 28, 2012 12:22 PM Christina Farr
Christina Farr

Here's why extreme weather condition are not flustering New York City's entrepreneurs

Funding daily: mobile payments, charitable giving, and flower delivery

April 11, 2012 5:09 PM Sarah Mitroff
Sarah Mitroff

At VentureBeat, we come across a lot of funding news every day. In order to bring you the most information possible, we’re rounding up the quick-and-dirty details about the funding deals of the day and serving them up here in …

H. Bloom raises $10M for flower bouquet delivery

April 11, 2012 1:41 PM Sarah Mitroff
Sarah Mitroff

Subscription-based flower delivery service H. Bloom has raised $10 million in funding, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filling. The company delivers “luxurious” bouquets for consumers and commercial customers. Each arrangement is delivered on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly …