Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2016

They thought it was like MySpace and why did I need a MySpace page? I went to an industry event where people actually called me self-centered for writing publicly. In 2011 I started using Instagram. Here’s the thing: If you never try new product and new networks you’ll never learn anything.

Snapchat 150

Snapchat Product Startup AMA 150

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 7, 2011

There’s a good possibility there was a QR code on it offering you free tracks from the band’s MySpace page. We enjoy tinkering with objects, reverse engineering products, and building things. Imagine entering the Tony Stark Expo 2011…wouldn’t that be fun? In the past an affordable solution was far from available.

Advertising 87

Advertising Content Template Technology 87

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Why did MySpace lose to Facebook & what can Twitter learn from this? As I write these words I’m aware that I could practically change the words AOL and Facebook for much of this section and with a few factual tweaks it might not be noticeable to the reader which of the firms I was talking about. Friendster was DOA.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

That’s convenience when your VC is hoping to write the next $20 million check. But one common theme I’m hearing from there in 2011 is that it’s impossible to recruit. We have the actors, directors, producers, lighting specialists, writers, agents, post-production editors, etc. In our regions?

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313