Entrepreneurship Archive
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Wrapping up an exciting quarter for FounderSoup
Posted on March 13, 2012 | No CommentsI’m really proud of our entire FounderSoup team, as we ran two of our flagship pitch events in the past 90 days. Check out our website, as well as the... -
Parents, if you love your children…
Posted on November 7, 2011 | 1 CommentLast week, I was having the typical modern Silicon Valley conversation about how ridiculously challenging it is to find technical talent. We covered all the typical bullet points: the best... -
The Non-Technical Founder’s Nightmare
Posted on November 3, 2011 | 14 CommentsWhen I decided to study Computer Science at Stanford, I anticipated many wonderful outcomes. I knew I would be able to better support the companies I built (ie ContractorMarketingPros.com), understand... -
Online Music Industry, You Spin Me Right ‘Round…
Posted on July 27, 2011 | 3 CommentsAbout a year ago, I wrote about what I called “The Great Music Discovery Trifecta” because I was loving how the evolution of consumer internet had made it so easy... -
Bill Gross and Idealab, the great startup incubator
Posted on February 23, 2011 | 1 CommentIf you don’t already know about IdeaLab & the tie between PPC, Picasa, eSolar, InternetBrands, WeddingChannel.com, Commission Junction, Shopping.com, CitySearch, Compete.com, eToys, and Answers.com…then read on. While news about Y... -
Map of Internet Points of Control -This is flat out awesome
Posted on September 8, 2010 | No CommentsWell, Battelle and co outdid themselves on this one. I love maps and I love trying to further understand the consumer internet ecosystem. This one is worth exploring. Special note:... -
Inspirational Quote about Courage, from “Horatius”, via Ted Turner
Posted on April 22, 2010 | No CommentsTed Turner spoke at Stanford today and was a hilarious quote machine. Among all the funny quips, I loved his advice about the key to success as an entrepreneur: “early... -
Top Ecommerce Sites, Conversion Performance
Posted on January 2, 2009 | No CommentsGreat chart, “Top 10 Online Retailers by Conversion Rate – October 2008″ posted on www.marketingcharts.com, listing the sites with especially good sales conversion rates. Matt (@tugglmatt) pointed this out and... -
Wow Wow! Stitcher.com – Pandora of news / talk radio
Posted on December 27, 2008 | No CommentsWorks on IPhone. Big selection of customized audio news, on Iphone. No more chintzy local radio for me. Its huge – he ability to listen to NPR, WSJ, and Top... -
Stanford GSB Update – After 1st Quarter of MBA Program
Posted on December 27, 2008 | No CommentsStanford has been amazing – the people are spectacular. The access to local VCs has been great – and we’re already fully into recruiting & interviews for summer internships. The...