BOSTON, MA — (Marketwire) — 07/03/12 — Burst, a mobile solution for families, will host a celebration and send-off for Brandeis alumnus and Olympic silver medalist in fencing as he prepares to represent the U.S. in London this summer. Joining Burst to wish Morehouse well will be Mayor Thomas M. Menino. The event will take place on Thursday, July 5 at 3:30 p.m. in Center Court at and is open to the public.
As part of the event, Burst and Morehouse will unveil a new service for fans and spectators who are interested in sharing Morehouse-s experience this summer. Individuals can sign up to receive free “Bursts” (videos and photos) from Morehouse as he travels to London and competes to bring home Olympic Gold for the third time in his professional fencing career.
Behind the scenes Bursts from Morehouse can be viewed on a Smartphone or any internet-enabled device and do not require a Burst user account.
“As a third-time Olympian I know there will be a host of amazing sights, sounds and experiences that so many fans won-t have the opportunity to enjoy,” stated Morehouse. “-Burst Behind the Scenes- from London gives me a chance to share these unique moments with my family, friends and fans cheering me on from home. Instead of visiting a website or monitoring public news feeds, I can connect directly with those who care and create a much more personal and powerful experience for them.”
Burst is part of a growing and dynamic ecosystem of Boston-based technology startups. The company is providing the next generation of family video and photo services for today-s mobile and social users. Burst is the simple and secure way for family and friends to capture and share life-s moments. It provides a safe and organized place to access videos and photos from any Internet-enabled device.
“We are proud to partner with Burst to wish Tim and his teammates great success in London,” said Mayor Thomas M. Menino. “Boston is a hub of innovation and Burst is an important part of our city-s dynamic startup community, helping to create a more connected world through technology. This is a great new way to let fans at home connect with athletes in London, and let Boston-s passionate sports fans follow Tim-s journey in his race for the Gold.”
“Burst is a perfect application for family, friends and fans to securely stay connected,” stated Bryant McBride, CEO of Burst. “Not only will fans receive up-to-the-minute information from Tim in London, but Bursts unique and simple storage capabilities will mean that Tim-s journey will automatically be stored in the cloud so that he and his fans can access this content anytime.”
Burst, a mobile solution for families, is providing the next generation of video and photo services for today-s mobile and social users. Burst is based in Boston and is backed by an influential and successful group of high-net worth angels that have worked with Burst executives for more than 10 years.
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