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San Antonio Express News interviewed Idea Apps to get the story on the San Antonio app scene.  Idea apps is the largest app developer in San Antonio, Texas.  Here is the publication:

Got apps? San Antonio does.

More smart phones and tablets are expected to hit the market this year, creating a greater demand for more mobile applications and San Antonio-based companies are taking advantage of this growing market.

A recent study by Gartner Inc. estimates that app store downloads will reach 17.7 billion in 2011, a 117 percent jump from the more than 8 billion last year. Plus, the study forecasts that 185 billion apps will have been downloaded between 2008 and 2014.

About 81 percent of all app store downloads are free, but the revenue continues to soar. Last year, app store revenue hit about $5.2 billion. This year, that figure could triple, with revenue expected to hit $15.2 billion.

With a wide range of operating systems, smart phones, tablets and other computer devices the number of app stores is growing. Apple’s app store offers about 350,000 mobile applications but competitor stores are growing like Google’s Android market, Nokia’s Ovi store, Research In Motion’s app world (for the Blackberry), Samsung apps and Microsoft’s marketplace.

It was that type of growth that lured Rudy W. De La Garza into the business. He is the co-founder and chief financial officer for Idea Apps Inc., a local company that helps programming novices to create mobile applications for iPhone and Android devices. The company launched last year and already has helped multiple companies develop applications, including AutoMed, which reminds people when to take medications.

De La Garza said individuals can make money from app development, but he stressed the importance for companies to develop applications for marketing purposes.

“People are using smart phones more now than computers because people are mobile,” he said. “People are on the go and want information in an instant. We want to know what everyone is doing at all times. Apps keep you connected with the consumer and can help get the word out that your company exists. That’s valuable tool.”

Idea Apps, Inc. offers app development on every platform for the individual or small to medium sized businesses. We offer rates our competitors can’t with faster time lines.  To make an appointment with the app developer experts you can contact them via their website:  Idea Apps or you can call them direct:  (866)610-4332 ext: 101  They also offer free consultations.

Our mobile application development partner, Idea Apps Inc, is going to be featured in the San Antonio Express News.  The journalist will be making a stop by their offices tomorrow and will get the opportunity to learn more about the exciting developments at Idea Apps and how mobile application investments can pay off for businesses and individuals in and around the community.

Idea Apps is a dedicated app developer studio that specializes in mobile phone application development for individuals and businesses across all platforms, including iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and more.  Combined, the founders and team at Idea Apps have over 40 years of experience in technology and business development.  Their philosophy is to treat each app idea as its own business while helping the individuals and businesses recognize and take advantage of their mobile app investments.

The mobile phone market is a rapidly-growing billion dollar industry that can benefit both individuals and businesses.  For businesses, investing in a mobile phone app is a great way to market your products and services, connect with customers, and drive traffic.  A great article on more of the business-related benefits of mobile app investment can be seen at the Wall Street Journal.  At the Idea Finishing School, we recommend considering a mobile app investment to help promote and market our early-stage companies, if the fit is right.

Idea Apps, Inc. offers app development on every platform for the individual or small to medium sized businesses. We offer rates our competitors can’t with faster time lines.  To make an appointment with the app developers you can contact them via their website:  Idea Apps or you can call them direct:  (866)610-4332 ext: 101  They also offer free consultations.

The Idea Finishing School’s client, PREE Corporation, has been accepted into this year’s Annual San Antonio Beta Summit, hosted by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Rackspace Hosting.

The Beta Summit includes six eight-minute demonstrations of selected new technologies from San Antonio’s most promising new companies.  It is an ideal opportunity for companies to showcase their products and technologies to qualified angel investors and venture capitalists, as well as over 1,000 summit attendees.

PREE will be showcasing their innovative wireless charger for battery-powered devices, including smartphones, tablet PCs, and countless other mobile electronics.  It will be an excellent opportunity for the team to get out into the community and continue the dialogue the team started with the community last year.

This year’s San Antonio Beta Summit will be held on March 3, 2011 from 8:30 to 4:30 at the Norris Conference Center.  Visit their website for more details.

PREE™ Corporation announced today the continued growth of the company’s executive management with the addition of Dr. Arturo Ayon.  He will serve on PREE’s Board of Directors and as the Chief Technology Officer, where he will oversee the sustained development and expansion of the company’s technology portfolio.

Arturo Ayon, Ph.D. is the founding Director of the MEMS Research Laboratory and Vice President for Research Development at the University of Texas at San Antonio.  Dr. Ayon received both his Master and Doctoral degrees in nuclear science and engineering from Cornell University.  Since then, Dr. Ayon has researched and developed technologies at several institutions, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Sony, and has pioneered research and product development in radio-frequency transmissions, nanotechnology, solar energy, and microelectronmechanical systems.  “Arturo’s professional experience combined with his extensive research and technology development make him a valuable addition to our team,” said PREE President and CEO Rudy W. De La Garza.

PREE Corporation has developed the proprietary PREEcharge™ technology, a wireless charger designed for smartphones by Apple (NASDAQ:APPL), Google’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android-based devices, and Research in Motion’s (NASDAQ:RIMM) BlackBerry.  The wireless charging technology is also designed for use with tablet PC’s, such as Apple’s iPad and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, as well as e-readers, like Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Kindle.  With continued strong sales in consumer electronics, and a range of new devices set to launch later this year, the market for wireless chargers will be significant.

Source:  PREE Corp. Press Release

Last month, IFS’s CFO Rudy W. De La Garza spoke to students at UTSA’s Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp. The event was a great success and Rudy has been asked back next semester! Check out the video below to see the beginning of his presentation where he discussed with the students what we do at the Idea Finishing School.

For all of the IFS clients, we have decided to start running a blog series titled “Company Spotlight.”  In these posts, we’ll highlight the technologies and companies behind them that have worked closely with the Idea Finishing School.  For our initial post, I decided to write about the app developers at Idea Apps, Inc.

Idea Apps, Inc. is team of experienced iPhone app developers and Android app developers that build fully customized mobiles apps for all platforms, including iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry.  They have a unique approach to doing business and strive to help individuals and businesses recognize and take advantage of mobile app investments.

Idea Apps is offering a unique partnership program that is looking for great app ideas.  If your app idea qualifies the company will build your app and you will earn a share of the profits.

The team at Idea Apps is part of an exciting and rapidly growing industry, and they are the developers of choice for the Idea Finishing School’s clients.

The Idea Finishing School’s most recent Idea Xchange was a well-attended event with numerous app ideas swirling about, creating a nice, energetic environment for the evening.  Our original key speaker from Idea Apps, co-founder Marie Ysais, was unfortunately unable to participate but the presentation went on with Idea Apps’ Operations Manager Matt Jackson.

Idea Apps, Inc. is a mobile application development company that has been working closely with the IFS team.  The app developers build fully customized mobiles apps for all platforms, including iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry.  Matt spoke to the Xchange attendees about Idea Apps’ beginnings, the team’s experiences as the business has grown, and about the advantages of mobile app investment to both individuals and businesses.

Idea Apps has talented android app developers, iPhone app developers and other app developers for every platform from all over the world.

Thanks again to all who were able to make it out and be looking for information on our February Idea Xchange later this month!

The Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship at UTSA kicks off their semester long $100k Venture Start-Up Competition with the Technology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp.  The event is Saturday January 29, 2011 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and will feature numerous speakers, including the Idea Finishing School’s CFO Rudy W. de la Garza, discussing important start-up business considerations like intellectual property protection, business plan development, strategic marketing, and much more.

Other speakers include Stephanie Chandler of Jackson Walker LLP, Vin Montes UTSA graduate and founder of NERD Beverage, Deb Bolner Prost CEO of Prost Marketing, and George Karutz of Karutz Flavin Wells Investment Bankers.

The event is free for UTSA faculty, students, and staff as well as faculty and students from other institutions.  The Technology Entrepreneurship boot camp is $95 for the general public.  The event will include valuable information, courtesy lunch, and refreshments.  Click here to register.

Our sponsor accounting firm, David Plemons, CPA, hosts free seminars each month, much like the Idea Finishing School’s Idea Xchange.  This month’s free seminar is on the Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Business and Protecting Your Assets While Going into Business.  Take this opportunity to discuss all your financial and accounting-related questions with experienced professionals.  Best of all, its free!

There are two choices for dates to attend:  January 25, 2011 from 9:00am to 11:00am or January 29, 2011 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  Seating is limited, so make sure  to visit their website or email them today to RSVP.

Its a new year and the Idea Finishing School’s team is kicking it off right! 2011′s first Idea Xchange is just around the corner and will be held on Wednesday January 26, 2011 at 6:00pm. Our keynote speaker will be Marie Ysais, co-founder of Idea Apps, Inc.  Rudy De La Garza, CFO of IFS and Idea Apps, will also be speaking.

Idea Apps, Inc. is a mobile application development company that has been working closely with the IFS team. Idea Apps has assembled the best Android app developers and iPhone app developers in the world.  They develop fully customized mobiles apps for all platforms, including iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry, Facebook and more. Marie will be speaking on the background of Idea Apps, her experiences with starting a new business, and the value of mobile applications for businesses.  She will also explain how easy it is to take app ideas and develop them into successful mobile apps.

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on January 26, 2011 for the Idea Finishing School’s January 2011 Idea Xchange!  Click the TweetVite button below to RSVP!