From the monthly archives:

October 2007

There Are No Lifejackets On This Boat

October 22, 2007

In the movie Jaws, the character Quint has an amazing monologue where he describes how his ship had just delivered a nuclear bomb (that would be used on Hiroshima) only to be torpedoed by Japanese submarines. The ship sank quickly, and eleven hundred men were stranded in the water. And then…the sharks came. Quint goes [...]

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An Introductory Guide to Startup Funding

October 17, 2007

Getting a startup funded isn’t easy. There’s no shortage of hype, and multiple announcements daily of new companies getting money. And there’s an equal (and growing) amount of chatter about a “new bubble” that we’re entering. Still, raising money is far from a cakewalk.
Most people I’ve spoken to say it takes a solid 4-6 [...]

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The End of Free Content on the Internet

October 16, 2007

Most bloggers give their content away for free. It’s what we do. It’s the nature of the beast.
But is it a smart strategy?
Yes and no.
As an attraction strategy to draw an audience in, giving away free content makes complete sense. It’s the carrot at the end of the line. It’s the hook you use [...]

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How Entrepreneurs Can Help Save the Environment

October 15, 2007

Entrepreneurs are leaders. Entrepreneurs are passionate and resolute (sometimes beyond reason!)
We’re stubborn and inquisitive. Curious and determined. Certain we can do better than anyone else.
And so it makes sense: When entrepreneurs turn their attention to the environment, good things happen.

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Living on Loyalty, Trust and Big Ideas

October 10, 2007

There are plenty of reasons to work at a startup. But what those reasons fail to address are some of the core principles that drive startup success.
Not everyone is suited to working at a startup. Even if the reasons entice you, it takes a considerable amount of intestinal fortitude. The ride can be rough. And [...]

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