Drinksin was created by three local entrepreneurs, Jaime Keenan  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Laurence Williams of Ascot and Mark Wallis of Windsor . Initially launched in Reading, success there has been followed with a Windsor version -  www.drinksinWindsor.com  - launched at the end of last year.
The company offers local websites to help people stay connected to pubs and bars. Focused around technology - in particular the latest in mobile location based services, Drinksin will connect people to pubs and bars of interest, wherever their location, via the internet or mobile device.
David Murray-Hundley, drinksin new Chief Technology Officer, has been nominated for the prestigious European LinkedIn Awards 2010 as Business Leader of the Year. David has been shortlisted from only 10 in Europe.

The winner for this award is decided on by the public, so to offer your support for David and this local team, you can vote at: http://www.linkedinbusinessawards.com/Nomination/Details/590

And now drinksin has been recognised by Smarta as one of the UK’s smartest small businesses - Smarta 100:- http://www.smarta.com/smarta100
drinksin has been chosen by a judging panel including Deborah Meaden and other leading entrepreneurs such as Bebo Founder Michael Birch as a winner of Smarta.com’s inaugural ‘Smarta 100’.

The Smarta 100 is the ultimate business accolade, recognizing the UK’s smartest small businesses. Smarta.com has uncovered remarkable companies who have gone the extra mile to differentiate themselves from the market or found clever ways to compete, from their marketing plan to their ethical stance. The result is a fascinating insight into the unique business ideas that are thriving in the current economic climate.

The finalists proved to the judges that they have what it takes to run a successful venture, from spotting a new opportunity to making it a reality. And the high-profile panel were delighted to see that ambitious people are saving hard and raising finances to turn their ideas into flourishing businesses.
Deborah Meaden commented:
“Discovering great new businesses is a passion of mine as is encouraging businesses to think and work better.  The Smarta 100 does both of these things – and celebrates the best of British business at the same time. I was delighted to see ambitious people saving hard and raising finances to turn their ideas into flourishing businesses ”
Smarta.com founder Sháá Wasmund said:
“Socially conscious, disruptive businesses that are not afraid to challenge the status quo are being set up in the four corners of the country. I founded Smarta to make sure these enterprises are supported at any stage of development. The results speak for themselves – the Smarta 100 list is a collection of remarkable success stories.”
drinksin co-founder Jaime Keenan said:
“We are delighted to have been selected as a Smarta 100 Winner and feel really excited about any opportunities that may arise from being selected in 2010.”
David Murray-Hundley, drinksin Chief Technology Officer said:
“The guys have done a fabulous job in the last two years. Part of the reason I got involved with mentoring and giving direction to drinksin, was because its rare to meet people that never quit following their dream even when things are tough. Drinksin is a credit to them and their talent.”

The full results and details of the winning companies can be found at www.smarta.com/smarta100.

Linkedin is the world’s biggest network and business hub and was started by the co-founder of Ebay and PayPal. The winner for this award is decided on by the public, so to offer your support for David and this local team, you can vote at: http://www.linkedinbusinessawards.com/Nomination/Details/590David who is also CTO for a large group Adaro, helps a number of start-ups. Most recently he became involved with Drinksin as CTO and is currently taking them through funding and hitting the rest of the UK and US market.

Jaime Keenan of Drinksin said “David’s out of the box mentality and ability to push boundaries in delivering technology solutions is providing us with an undeniable increase in operational strength and focus, he undoubtedly deserves to win this accolade.”
Laurence Williams also of Drinksin added “It’s great to have him as part of the team, we have been overwhelmed with the level of commitment and support we have received so far from David. 2010 is shaping up to be a great year for Drinksin”