Antonia Hellman
2022.03.08
4 min read
An ode to the women that lift others up
It’s safe to say that none of us would be where we are today without the support of the strong women in our lives. Our mothers, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, guardians, teachers, friends, role models shape us into the people we are and show us that we can be anything - do anything.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2022.03.27
3 min read
Throwback Toucan: On this 2nd Toucanniversary…
It’s official; Toucan is 2 years old! Time really flies, and we’ve grown a lot. From all of us at Toucan, thank you for your support. We couldn’t be here without our friends, family, and the community around us lifting us up.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2022.07.05
5 min read
Our non-awkward guide to leaving conversations
Toucan is great because it allows you to move among various groups that are happening simultaneously. That’s just to say that it recreates the feeling of being at an in-person networking event. And there’s one thing that’s always awkward when mingling in-person: leaving a conversation. Here are a couple sneaky ways to leave a group (that I’ve used successfully).
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2022.02.04
2 min read
Why "Toucan"? - Answered by Our CEO
"Why Toucan?". I get this question all the time, and it’s actually my favorite one to answer because there are so many layers. So I’m going to do it here so that it can live on the internet for all to read.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2022.08.23
2 min read
Letter from the CEO: Pricing on Toucan
In order to continue supporting our users and offering a better way to gather together online, on September 6th, we will begin charging Toucan hosts to use the platform. We look forward to taking this big step with you.
Toucan's Story
Paul Murphy
2021.04.06
5 min read
Shakespeare and Pseudonymity
Shakespeare had something to teach me about online pseudonymity.
Toucan's Story
Paul Murphy
2021.03.29
9 min read
Pool Culture
Rules and etiquette at public pools throughout the world are surprisingly different.
Toucan's Story
Sara Natividade
2022.10.10
3 min read
Toucan’s commitment to mental health
At Toucan we are committed to improving our users’ mental health. As a social platform, we understand the duty that we have to our users and hosts to make sure that the environment we’re offering is safe and conducive to supportive conversations.
Toucan's Story
Paul Murphy
2021.01.26
3 min read
Pssst, Please Don't Mute!
Have you ever thought about your mute button from a product perspective? Well we have in Toucan's newest blog 'Please Don't Mute'.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2021.04.27
4 min read
Story Time: Co-founding with my brother
“What’s it like co-founding a company with your brother?” Antonia Hellman writes her response to the question on everybody’s minds.
Toucan's Story
Paul Murphy
2021.02.02
4 min read
Of Course I Can Dance
Ever wonder what's the difference between real-life events and virtual meetings?
Toucan's Story
Paul Murphy
2021.03.09
6 min read
In Praise of Etiquette
If we can't develop virtual etiquette we're going to be stuck with moderation. Moderation leads to censorship and banishment.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2022.09.04
3 min read
Feeling Stuck and Tired of Zoom?
How did being a full-time college student influence the way I built Toucan? In many ways. But the biggest motivating factor was what I had to live through every single day: virtual school. And sadly, attending “virtual school” was, at the time, a synonym for feeling stuck and tired of Zoom all. the. time.
Toucan's Story
Sara Natividade
2022.09.22
5 min read
Why there’s no need to be stressed about hosting on Toucan
Using a new video platform can take some adjusting - especially the first time. To help you, we’ve put together 7 practical and easy tips on how to host your first Toucan event fearlessly.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2021.01.30
2 min read
No Mics, Camera, or Action: Is This Our Pandemic Movie?
Toucan CEO, Antonia Hellman, explores the event that drove them to start Toucan. One bad Zoom led to founding of our company.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2022.09.25
3 min read
Why Toucan is not like Clubhouse
I’d like to settle this once and for all. No, Toucan is not like Clubhouse. We get asked about this quite a bit. As two companies starting out in the early pandemic days, people understood Clubhouse to be the closest thing to a virtual “social” app and sometimes assumed that Toucan was doing the same thing. This is not correct.
Toucan's Story
Paul Murphy
2021.03.21
4 min read
Toucan, My Professional Kilimanjaro
Obsessions are a prime motivator for invention. These are some of the obsessions that push my work on Toucan.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2022.12.26
3 min read
Toucan’s response to NYC’s senseless cancellation of the snow day
If you are a NYC school teacher, let us help you. Get a Toucan subscription for the winter - at the very least. Be prepared with a more fun, dynamic platform for group work and interactive learning.
Toucan's Story
Paul Murphy
2021.01.22
3 min read
Being a Wallflower
Toucan was made for Wallflowers. Read about Paul Murphy's experience of being a wallflower and how it's shaped his view of virtual socializing.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2022.02.28
2 min read
How tall are you? A story by our CEO
Working remotely is a really cool concept. You can take people from all over the world, who otherwise would never cross paths, team them up, and create something great. But there are, inevitably, a few things that get lost across the virtual medium. Read this story from our CEO, Antonia Hellman.
Toucan's Story
Sara Natividade
2022.06.06
5 min read
Why Is Remote Socializing so Important in Virtual Workspaces?
The modern workplace is virtual or hybrid, it provides flexibility and allows you to work from anywhere. Read our thoughts on why remote socializing is so important in virtual workplaces and how you can make the most out of your virtual social interactions.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2021.02.05
4 min read
The Birthday that Broke the Camel's Back
All it takes is one bad virtual call to make you want to swear off Zoom forever. This is what happened with Toucan founders.
Toucan's Story
Paul Murphy
2021.02.09
3 min read
Burning Down the House
Building a fire produces anxiety, prevents procrastination, and ultimately brings joy. That's what customer acquisition is like.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2022.12.26
5 min read
Reflecting on my entrepreneurial journey
When I was asked to present to the students about my personal journey that led me to co-found Toucan, I was forced to reflect on all the entrepreneurial experiences I'd had in the past. Here they are.
Toucan's Story
Sara Natividade
2022.01.12
3 min read
These are Toucan’s Commitments for 2022
At our first meeting of the year, we shared our intentions and wishes for this upcoming year. Here are a few resolutions we came up with together.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2022.11.03
4 min read
I’ve never made a friend in a breakout room
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never made a friend in a breakout room. Being in a breakout room feels like you’re in another universe, far away from everyone else on the call. Floating around. Alone. But…with random people…
Toucan's Story
Ethan Hellman
2021.06.20
2 min read
To our father, father figures, and fathers around the world
Toucan's co-founder, Ethan Hellman's, first blog! Wishing the father's around the world a happy Father's Day.
Toucan's Story
Paul Murphy
2021.02.26
3 min read
Fog: And what it taught me
Getting lost is fine, as long you're prepared enough to find your way home.
Toucan's Story
Antonia Hellman
2021.01.07
2 min read
Mental Health in a Distanced World
Have you thought about how lockdown is affecting your mental health? Toucan was founded to increase connections and reduce isolation during these times.
Toucan's Story
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