October 2009
18 posts
Top 5 things missing from most entrepreneur... →
I’ve enjoyed and respected Charlie O’Donnell’s posts and perspective as a CEO and Entrepreneurial enthusiast for a long time. Now, Charlie has become Entrepreneur-in-Residence for First Round Capital so he obviously knows what he is talking about. I encourage you to read this post and dive deeper into his blog to understand the path that got him to where he is, and more...
The ICANN board will pass a resolution this Friday that will allow entire Web...
– Web Addresses to Include Chinese and Arabic Characters
Other research suggests that before the development of slingshots or bows, early...
– Well - The Human Body Is Built for Distance - NYTimes.com
I love the concept and terminology of “persistence hunting”
How Long Does it Take to Build a Technology... →
The many types of hockey sticks that have actually come true.
Photo Theft!
My previous picture from the UFL game at ATT park is now on the front page of http://uflaccess.com/
I was neither asked nor even notified but the picture was originally posted in the sites forum which sent a measurable cluster to the original post that was picked up by my analytics. I wondered why all the new visitors were being sent to http://jitle.us and quickly recognized the picture that...
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Apple Announces In-App Purchases For Free iPhone... →
Apple’s decision to finally open the floodgates of in app purchasing in free apps is BIG. Before, a developer could only offer in app purchases to consumers that already paid for the app, which protects the consumer assuring them they will never have to pay to play, but making them download an entirely other application if they want some of the more robust features. Now and in the future,...
What's the Secret Success of MINT.com? The Real... →
Fantastic description of the financial numbers, employee build out, and time frame of Mint’s success. I can definitely see an entrepreneur using this to build their own successful launch plan.
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Twitter Data Analysis: An Investor’s Perspective... →
If you like data, and you like Twitter — prepare to read one fun analytical look at the users and tweets that make up the blue bird.