Kyle
Online privacy is not just a problem for Facebook users. The problem is shared across all social networks, especially ones that allow public searchable results. We’re not talking about those safety and security privacy concerns, we’re talking about those beer pong pics, jello shots and beer bongs that you don’t want that fortune 500 recruiter to see. Long gone are the days where you could share things care-free on Faccebook.
This is actually a real problem for many people .Sure the more conservative set may say you shouldn’t do those things but we’re willing to bet those people criticizing good ole college fun, had some good ole college fun themselves, back before Facebook.
It was just a few months ago where we reported on employers that actually asked interviewees for their social network accounts and their logins.
So where can you share and aggregate your photos, statuses and messages safely and privately? Where can you save them?
Susprasanna Mishra & Dustin Studer co-founders of CapStory (photo: marketwire)
Well a Cincinnati startup called CapStory says they have the answer. We first met the guys from CapStory at Chicago TechWeek last month. Last week it was announced that they secured a $100,000 investment from CincyTech as part of their larger seed round. CapStory plans on using the money to finish the user interface and complete the mobile version, and then roll it out on college campuses.
There are a few other startups that are trying to do what they do. BonFyre in St.Louis has a social network that is likened to Facebook before it opened up to everyone in the world over 13.
“There are other companies trying to do what Capstory is building, but the company’s emphasis on telling a story and its simple mobility are what set it apart from its competitors,” said Justin Thompson, senior analyst at CincyTech.
We got a chance to interview CapStory, check out the interview below.