Angel Investor, Entrepreneur at Trigwee
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▼Inbound Networking: 42 People I Want To Connect With at SXSW - OnStartups
I’m going to be presenting at the big and boisterous SXSW conference in Austin, Texas this Saturday. I’ll be talking about Inbound Marketing. More specifically, I’ll be talking about some insider lessons we’ve learned building a marketing machine at HubSpot. We’ll even be sharing some relatively confidential data. The session is at 11:30 a.m. on the Day Stage. Here are the details: Inbound Mark...Expand this post »
I’m going to be presenting at the big and boisterous SXSW conference in Austin, Texas this Saturday. I’ll be talking about Inbound Marketing. More specifically, I’ll be talking about some insider lessons we’ve learned building a marketing machine at HubSpot. We’ll even be sharing some relatively confidential data. The session is at 11:30 a.m. on the Day Stage. Here are the details: Inbound Mark...Expand this post »
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Like▼REWORK is now in stores - Signal vs. Noise
Alright, the big day is finally here! REWORK is now available in stores. You can order the US version online from the following booksellers: - Amazon.com - Barnes & Noble - Borders - Indie Bound - 800 CEO READ International versions are either out already or coming soon. Check with your local retailer. There’s also an audiobook version read by Mike Chamberlain (listen to a sample). At the bo...Expand this post »
Alright, the big day is finally here! REWORK is now available in stores. You can order the US version online from the following booksellers: - Amazon.com - Barnes & Noble - Borders - Indie Bound - 800 CEO READ International versions are either out already or coming soon. Check with your local retailer. There’s also an audiobook version read by Mike Chamberlain (listen to a sample). At the bo...Expand this post »
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Like▼6 steps to find your market size - Triblr.com
This is the algorithm I want to apply when bringing to the market any future projects I will be involved in. Usually, I start a business when I accidentally discover a problem and I want to solve it. That is why I consider these steps to be very important in order to figure out if my new venture has the potential to grow into a successful business. Define the persona - I describe the behavi...Expand this post »
This is the algorithm I want to apply when bringing to the market any future projects I will be involved in. Usually, I start a business when I accidentally discover a problem and I want to solve it. That is why I consider these steps to be very important in order to figure out if my new venture has the potential to grow into a successful business. Define the persona - I describe the behavi...Expand this post »
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Like▼Google Maps adds bicycle directions, turns out its nothing like 'Quicksilver' - Engadget
Enthusiasts have had plenty to cheer about with the convergence of electronics and bicycling over the years, from bikes that pedal themselves to the various devices and apps that assist them with their training. And for those of us who just want to get from one place to another? Google Maps has added bicycling directions to its walking, car, and public transport options -- with travel times cal...Expand this post »
Enthusiasts have had plenty to cheer about with the convergence of electronics and bicycling over the years, from bikes that pedal themselves to the various devices and apps that assist them with their training. And for those of us who just want to get from one place to another? Google Maps has added bicycling directions to its walking, car, and public transport options -- with travel times cal...Expand this post »
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Like▼Why Apple Should Buy Adobe - GigaOM
The rumors of Adobe being bought by Apple come up every so often. Apple could easily afford such a purchase and the results would be interesting. I would love to see Adobe restructured by a company like Apple. Adobe has many applications that are the gold standard but it seems to lack focus. These are my thoughts on what Apple could do with Adobe’s biggest apps and make everyone’s life a lot ea...Expand this post »
The rumors of Adobe being bought by Apple come up every so often. Apple could easily afford such a purchase and the results would be interesting. I would love to see Adobe restructured by a company like Apple. Adobe has many applications that are the gold standard but it seems to lack focus. These are my thoughts on what Apple could do with Adobe’s biggest apps and make everyone’s life a lot ea...Expand this post »
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Like▼Black Swan brings Google Voice back to the iPhone without the App Store - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
Filed under: iPhone, App Review Google Voice on the iPhone has been something of a sore subject for me. If you need a full-recap of the whole sordid iPhone/Google Voice story see this story from December or more of our coverage. I even started a little site devoted to waiting for Google Voice on the iPhone called IsGoogleVoiceAvailableForTheiPhone.com. It has been 6 months and 19 days since A...Expand this post »
Filed under: iPhone, App Review Google Voice on the iPhone has been something of a sore subject for me. If you need a full-recap of the whole sordid iPhone/Google Voice story see this story from December or more of our coverage. I even started a little site devoted to waiting for Google Voice on the iPhone called IsGoogleVoiceAvailableForTheiPhone.com. It has been 6 months and 19 days since A...Expand this post »
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Like▼Give tweet a chance - Venture Hacks
According to Google Reader, we write 2 blog posts a week. And according to TweetStats we write 73 tweets a week. If you only read our blog, you’re missing the great links we post on Twitter. We take...Expand this post »
According to Google Reader, we write 2 blog posts a week. And according to TweetStats we write 73 tweets a week. If you only read our blog, you’re missing the great links we post on Twitter. We take...Expand this post »
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Like▼Staying Motivated at Work with a Status Board [Workflow] - Lifehacker
Panic is a software company that makes useful tools like my personal favorite, Transmit for the Mac. They've also made a beautiful project status display keeps their team on top of what they're working on and keeps everyone motivated. The board is actually an internal web page that auto-updates support email queue numbers, how far along each company project is, day over day revenue comparisons...Expand this post »
Panic is a software company that makes useful tools like my personal favorite, Transmit for the Mac. They've also made a beautiful project status display keeps their team on top of what they're working on and keeps everyone motivated. The board is actually an internal web page that auto-updates support email queue numbers, how far along each company project is, day over day revenue comparisons...Expand this post »
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Like▼Should You Blog? (yes, and here’s how …) - Both Sides of the Table
I guess let’s file this under sales & marketing advice. I recently wrote a piece for Mashable on how to create a company blog. Since it’s already written (and since I promised not to republish on my blog other than a summary) if you’re interested please have a read over there. I have a very detailed article that covers stuff I won’t cover in detail in this post. Summary notes and then I’ll ex...Expand this post »
I guess let’s file this under sales & marketing advice. I recently wrote a piece for Mashable on how to create a company blog. Since it’s already written (and since I promised not to republish on my blog other than a summary) if you’re interested please have a read over there. I have a very detailed article that covers stuff I won’t cover in detail in this post. Summary notes and then I’ll ex...Expand this post »
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Like▼The Public Dashboard - A VC
I really like how Tumblr publishes some key stats publicly every month in their own stylized dashboard. I also like the way they foreshadow upcoming product features: As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Related articles by ZemantaTumblr Hits Major Milestones, Plans to Start Generating Revenue (mashable.com) Tumblr Is Growing Fast: Perfect Tool for Quick Blogging...Expand this post »
I really like how Tumblr publishes some key stats publicly every month in their own stylized dashboard. I also like the way they foreshadow upcoming product features: As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Related articles by ZemantaTumblr Hits Major Milestones, Plans to Start Generating Revenue (mashable.com) Tumblr Is Growing Fast: Perfect Tool for Quick Blogging...Expand this post »
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Like▼How To Close The Income Gap - Trizle Yo Bizo
Education. But not just any education: education that helps you help others. - A software developer helps businesses work more efficiently. - A marketing consultant helps businesses bring in more...Expand this post »
Education. But not just any education: education that helps you help others. - A software developer helps businesses work more efficiently. - A marketing consultant helps businesses bring in more...Expand this post »
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Like▼How to pitch an angel investor - Triblr.com
There’s a lot of resources on how to pitch VCs, available out there, but perhaps you are asking yourself what should your pitch for angel investors contain. Photo by Cest Based on my experience and on tons of materials that I read, this is the structure I choose: 1. The team - It’s about you and your team, about your experience and motivation to do the project. 2. The problem - What is the...Expand this post »
There’s a lot of resources on how to pitch VCs, available out there, but perhaps you are asking yourself what should your pitch for angel investors contain. Photo by Cest Based on my experience and on tons of materials that I read, this is the structure I choose: 1. The team - It’s about you and your team, about your experience and motivation to do the project. 2. The problem - What is the...Expand this post »
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Like▼Deliver a Better Presentation by Reminding Yourself It's Not About You [Mind Hacks] - Lifehacker
We all give presentations in our work and lives, whether it's a one-on-one meeting with your boss or a lecture to a room full of people. Psychology Today offers a great guide to giving a successful presentation. Photo by James Jordan. I'm presenting a panel at SXSW this year, and the fact is, as is the case with many people, public speaking still rankles my nerves. Psychology professor Nancy ...Expand this post »
We all give presentations in our work and lives, whether it's a one-on-one meeting with your boss or a lecture to a room full of people. Psychology Today offers a great guide to giving a successful presentation. Photo by James Jordan. I'm presenting a panel at SXSW this year, and the fact is, as is the case with many people, public speaking still rankles my nerves. Psychology professor Nancy ...Expand this post »
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Like▼Handy Tools and Tips for E-Commerce Websites - Smashing Magazine Feed
Running an e-commerce website is a never-ending task, from trying to squeeze that extra bit of conversion rate out of the check-out page to figuring out which referrers give you the best traffic. There’s also a plethora of tools out there to help you achieve your goals. But which ones do what, and why should you use some of them? This article introduces some of these tools and offers a tip or t...Expand this post »
Running an e-commerce website is a never-ending task, from trying to squeeze that extra bit of conversion rate out of the check-out page to figuring out which referrers give you the best traffic. There’s also a plethora of tools out there to help you achieve your goals. But which ones do what, and why should you use some of them? This article introduces some of these tools and offers a tip or t...Expand this post »
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Like▼Why Are Diamonds So Expensive? - Trizle
Tom Sawyer: "There are wealthy gentlemen in England who drive four-horse passenger-coaches twenty or thirty miles on a daily line, in the summer, because the privilege costs them considerable money;...Expand this post »
Tom Sawyer: "There are wealthy gentlemen in England who drive four-horse passenger-coaches twenty or thirty miles on a daily line, in the summer, because the privilege costs them considerable money;...Expand this post »
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Like▼now this is how you make a viral video - Time To Get Back To Reality
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i saw @chamillionaire tweet this and had to share it. [extracted from now this is how you make a viral video via feedly]
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Like▼There's no room for The Idea Guy - Signal vs. Noise
Startups need people able and willing of doing the actual work. They need programmers, designers, and eventually folks to do marketing, support, and more. What they don’t need, though, is someone...Expand this post »
Startups need people able and willing of doing the actual work. They need programmers, designers, and eventually folks to do marketing, support, and more. What they don’t need, though, is someone...Expand this post »
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Like▼TEDTalks : James Cameron: Before Avatar ... a curious boy - James Cameron (2010) - TEDTalks (video)
James Cameron's big-budget (and even bigger-grossing) films create unreal worlds all their own. In this personal talk, he reveals his childhood fascination with the fantastic -- from reading science fiction to deep-sea diving -- and how it ultimately drove the success of his blockbuster hits "Aliens," "The Terminator," "Titanic" and "Avatar."
James Cameron's big-budget (and even bigger-grossing) films create unreal worlds all their own. In this personal talk, he reveals his childhood fascination with the fantastic -- from reading science fiction to deep-sea diving -- and how it ultimately drove the success of his blockbuster hits "Aliens," "The Terminator," "Titanic" and "Avatar."
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Like▼iPad launches on April 3rd, pre-orders begin March 12th - Engadget
Word from Apple is out -- so get your credit cards ready. The iPad will be launching on Saturday April 3rd (and on the shelves, er... display tables at Apple retail stores), but you'll be able to plunk down cold, hard cash for it in just a week. Pre-orders will begin on March 12th for the US version (non-3G) for that April street date, with the 3G version coming in late April along with iPads f...Expand this post »
Word from Apple is out -- so get your credit cards ready. The iPad will be launching on Saturday April 3rd (and on the shelves, er... display tables at Apple retail stores), but you'll be able to plunk down cold, hard cash for it in just a week. Pre-orders will begin on March 12th for the US version (non-3G) for that April street date, with the 3G version coming in late April along with iPads f...Expand this post »
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Like▼15+ ideas to enjoy life with friends - null
[extracted from 15+ ideas to enjoy life with friends via feedly]
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Like▼Docverse and Mixer Labs exit stage right - Startup Boy
Congratulations to portfolio companies DocVerse (now at Google) and Mixer Labs (now at Twitter). The best part was getting to know and work with people that I genuinely liked and now consider friends.
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Like▼How to get an introduction to an investor - Triblr.com
Because we are also looking for introductions to angel investors or VCs, this is the strategy I decided to follow: - Get referred by an entrepreneur who already got an investment; - Get referred by a...Expand this post »
Because we are also looking for introductions to angel investors or VCs, this is the strategy I decided to follow: - Get referred by an entrepreneur who already got an investment; - Get referred by a...Expand this post »
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Like▼Beware of Vanity Metrics - Lessons Learned
The next article in my series on entrepreneurship for Harvard Business Review is live today. Once again, we revisit the topic of Actionable metrics and their nemesis: Vanity metrics. Any entrepreneur with a decent reality distortion field can find metrics that make it look like they're being successful. This "success theater" is occasionally useful for PR or getting through a tough board meetin...Expand this post »
The next article in my series on entrepreneurship for Harvard Business Review is live today. Once again, we revisit the topic of Actionable metrics and their nemesis: Vanity metrics. Any entrepreneur with a decent reality distortion field can find metrics that make it look like they're being successful. This "success theater" is occasionally useful for PR or getting through a tough board meetin...Expand this post »
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Like▼10 Emotional Triggers - client k
Customers buy on emotion so for you to be successful at selling, you should understand basic buying emotions/triggers. Susan Gunelius outlines 10 of the most common emotional triggers. They...Expand this post »
Customers buy on emotion so for you to be successful at selling, you should understand basic buying emotions/triggers. Susan Gunelius outlines 10 of the most common emotional triggers. They...Expand this post »
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