Startups and the Economy
I really have no clue what’s going to happen with the economy. I read all the same reports that everyone else does. And I do have this sense that human beings are really good at predicting that things will be kind of similar to the way they were in the past. (Which means of course, […]
Marathons vs. Sprints
I’m not entirely sure that I’m qualified to comment on this issue as I run neither marathons nor sprints, and while our little startup here is progressing nicely, I wouldn’t claim we’re (yet) something to model your business after. That said, I feel the need to comment anyway. (Big surprise.) Jason Calacanis sent out e-mail […]
Small Business Buddies
In November we will reach the our second anniversary as an official business. (We didn’t get really going until the following spring when Jenny and Walter arrived.) It’s kind of interesting, when you’re starting a new business there’s a literal ton of information on the web, at bookstores, etc. to help you. And yet, there […]
I like the Microsoft Ads
I know that many people have complained about the Seinfeld/Gates ads, but I liked them. In fact, I would watch a sitcom every week starring Jerry and Bill. I think it’s funny. But i really like Seinfeld and I really like Bill. So I suppose I’m biased. Also, there’s a third ad I believe which […]
The Problem of Scale (or: Why John at taptaptap is saying “Fuck the VCs”)
Here’s the thing: I wouldn’t have written the post that John Casasanta at taptaptap wrote about the VCs that are approaching him, but as Chris Rock would say — I understand. A sample from John’s post: “The vultures are out and and they taste blood. The iPhone’s one of the hottest things around right now […]