Strive, Growing Tech Startup, Opens Madison Office

MADISON, Wis. - Oct. 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Strive, the community engagement platform which connects community members to programs and events, is pleased to announce that through a partnership with Cresa Madison, the company has opened an office in Madison, Wisconsin.  The new location at 2 South Carroll Street on the Capitol Square will complement Strive’s existing offices in Whitewater, Wisconsin, and will accommodate rapid growth of the marketing, business development and research and development teams.

Strive, a free mobile app that helps agencies and health and wellness organizations build stronger relationships with their members, is the exclusive community engagement partner for the National Recreation and Parks Association. Strive provides instant access to a mobile directory of all programs, events and registration, while empowering members to connect with friends and family, share activities and create memories that last a lifetime. Strive also features powerful analytics that reduce the cost of traditional promotion and generate revenue by reaching members in real-time.

“We’re seeing a lot of positive momentum with startup companies seeking office space in the Madison marketplace,” said Ross Rikkers, principal at Cresa. “The fact that companies like Strive are migrating to our city is indicative of the talent, energy and financing opportunities in Madison.”

Cresa Madison was charged with finding a location for Strive that would tap into the energy of the Downtown marketplace while maintaining the flexibility necessary for a startup enterprise.

“We strive to provide our growing user base with premium community engagement experiences, developed in a thriving and supportive environment for startups. We believe we’re in the right place to do that, and are pleased that Cresa helped Strive secure an office space that will continue to grow with us,” said James Jackson, president and chief operating officer of Strive.

About Cresa

Cresa is an international corporate real estate advisory firm that exclusively represents tenants and specializes in the delivery of fully integrated real estate services, including: Transaction Management, Project Management, Global Accounts, Portfolio Strategies, Location Planning, Lease Administration, Capital Markets, and Facilities Services.  With more than 57 offices, Cresa is the largest tenant representation firm in North America.  Through its partnership with Savills, one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services firms; Cresa covers more than 255 locations in 40 countries. For more information, visit www.cresa.com.

About Strive

Strive’s mission is to promote health and wellness, encourage positive values and create treasured memories. They accomplish this through mobile and web applications that connect communities with programs and events hosted in their city, and beyond. Fun is just a click away with Strive. For more information visit gostrive.com.