January 2011
18 posts
Mark Suster's ideas on entreprenuers
“I’m sure everybody has their own definition of the attributes of an entrepreneur. Some of the ones I would identify are:
* Not very status-oriented * Doesn’t follow rules very well and questions authority * Can handle high degrees of ambiguity or uncertainty * Can handle rejection, being told “no” often and yet still have the confidence in your idea * Very decisive. A bias toward making...
Striking resemblance to my life the last year...
Check out Jessica Livingston’s post: What Stops Female Founders? it reveals the advice she would give to her 25-year-old-self.
I think it’s a wonderful post. I left my job in the corporate world to take the full plunge into our NYC based startup when I was 24. The post is a completely accurate look at the sacrifices you need to make and the skepticism and criticism you have to endure....
“That’s what I don’t see in many of these Web 2.0 Valley entrepreneurs. They’re...”
– Great look into a real- life account of building a business in the valley. Erica Douglass is definitely a woman to watch!
Silicon Valley is Broken. Should We Even Bother to Fix It?
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WatchGorgeous time lapse video. Watch now!
The War of the Worlds (HDR timelapse with 7D & 450D) (by Rafael Asquith)
Domino Project looking for Movers + Shakers
“Exciting news! The Domino Project is creating a worldwide street team. We’re on a mission to create a domino effect around the world, spreading ideas to people who care. We’re reinventing publishing, and that means we need a bunch of smart, vocal, passionate and connected people to help us do so.
How do you know if you’re a good fit? You are: a digital native who blogs, tweets and...
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The Chicago Tech Scene
I’m spending some time in Chicago working on gtrot so I’m checking out the tech scene here. I’ve spent the last year in NYC and did a 3 month stint in Los Angeles so I’m looking forward to seeing how Chicago compares.
To start, tech and start-up enthuisiasts on Twitter have been very helpful in pointing me in the right direction. In fact, Billy Joe Mills (@BillyJoeMills)...
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“Core groups are composed of a small set of exclusive relationships that provide...”
– Great perspective on entrepreneurship, no quick roads to success and the importance of strong ties.
Brian K Balfour How I Found a Co-Founder, Built a Prototype, and Raised $5M in Less Than 4 Weeks
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Erich Radstake: Today's Startup: Gtrot.com →
radstake:
Today’s internet startup Gtrot makes Social Travel very easy. You can share past trips and upcoming plans in seconds. See where your friends are going, what they recommend doing, who will be nearby, and more! Gtrot is fully integrated with Foursquare, so you can share check-ins on your travel…
Great overview of gtrot. Happy it helps make your travel planning easier!
“# Despite the importance of creativity, there seems to be almost no focus on...”
– How I Use Visualization To Drive Creativity
My thoughts: Great look inside Suster’s thought process. I’m a fan of pen + paper (I like the graph paper moleskin because I too prefer arrows and shapes more than just words). Living in a city with no option to drive, I find a lot of idea...
O'Brien: The 10 most powerful women in Silicon... →
Awesome - inclusion of ages make you realize it’s a young industry. (6 are 50 and under)
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up in the air: My favorite startups of 2011 →
Great list of companies. Thanks for the @gtrot shout out.
michaelschneider:
Here are some of my (mostly LA based) favorite startups for 2011.
Gtrot is trying to be a “Tripit for college students” helping spring breaker’s everywhere coordinate, among other things. It’s led by one of my favorite young entrepreneurs, Brittany Laughlin. Follow her here: @br_ttany.
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