From the monthly archives:

September 2007

Is Web 2.0 For Business Dead?

September 19, 2007

That’s certainly my impression after tracking the TechCrunch40 Conference. Of the 40 companies that presented, there was little in the way of real Business-to-Business (b2b) offerings. There was no shortage of Business-to-Consumer (b2c) plays with no business models…
A few of the companies at TechCrunch40 look very interesting: Xobni, Mint, MusicShake, GotStatus and orgoo. And there’s [...]

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Standout Jobs (my startup) is hiring Ruby Developers.
In the past we’ve looked for Ruby Gurus, and we still are, but we’re also opening things up a bit and looking for Ruby Devotees. Ruby Devotees are on the path towards being Gurus, but not quite there. So for the mid-level Ruby developer, please get in touch.
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Many bloggers dream of creating media empires. Few of us come even close.
Having a popular blog is just one minor step in the process. It’s what you do next that’s critical. Many people start selling advertising or try and build revenues through affiliates. Some create e-books, offer white papers, or branch off into consulting services [...]

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I’ve gone ahead and created a Facebook group for the Montreal Tech Entrepreneur Breakfast. It will help me keep track of people who have come in the past and remember to invite people to future gatherings.
If you’ve attended a Montreal Tech Entrepreneur Breakfast or would like to in the future and you don’t get an [...]

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We all know how vigorous and serious Apple is about their brand. Even when there’s a hiccup. Apple’s mastered the product launch, and gets everyone talking about them constantly.
The biggest lesson from Apple is really how far they’ll go to create a specific image to maintain and enhance their brand.
Apple’s currently planning to open a [...]

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