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Get The Answers You Need With LinkedIn

June 28, 2007 by Ben Yoskovitz 23 Comments

LinkedIn is a business networking tool that works well for a couple of things. For starters, it’s good for staying in touch with people. You keep track of who you know and what they’re up to. Secondly, it works well for recruiting. Some time ago, LinkedIn released LinkedIn Answers, which allows you to pose questions […]

Filed Under: Online Community

Get Out From Behind Your Computer

May 16, 2007 by Ben Yoskovitz 37 Comments

SOBCon07 is finished. But I doubt there’s many that walked away without a ton of inspiration, practical guidance, friendships and an appreciation for the people that put it all together. I played a small role, helping with the SOBCon website and speaking, but that’s nothing compared to what folks like Terry Starbucker, Chris Cree and […]

Filed Under: Online Community

A Newly Discovered Benefit of Blogging and Social Networking

May 9, 2007 by Ben Yoskovitz 11 Comments

Since announcing the founding of my new startup — Standout Jobs — I’ve noticed something amazing from my network of friends and contacts that I’ve built through blogging and social networking. They’re acting as a real-time research team. In the last few weeks I’ve been sent tons of great information that’s of value to what […]

Filed Under: Online Community

5 Reasons NOT To Attend The SOBCon Blogger Conference

May 2, 2007 by Ben Yoskovitz 25 Comments

SOBCon 07 is fast approaching, with a great number of outstanding bloggers descending on Chicago for the 2-day event: May 11-12th. You can still sign-up. It’s only $350. Compared to some of the prices I’ve seen for similar events, it’s a good deal. Lots of great speakers will be presenting. Andy Sernovitz. Liz Strauss. David […]

Filed Under: Humor, Online Community

More People Spread Link Love With DoFollow

April 13, 2007 by Ben Yoskovitz

Turns out we’ve got a movement on our hands. I wrote about removing NoFollow from your blog just about a month ago. Since then more and more people have followed suit. I didn’t start the movement, but it’s nice to be a part of it and push it along. For those catching up, NoFollow is […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Online Community

We Don’t Need a Blogger Code of Conduct

April 12, 2007 by Ben Yoskovitz 30 Comments

You can’t police the blogosphere with process and systems. Nor should you. I completely understand where the Blogger Code of Conduct is coming from, the sentiment is a worthy one, but it won’t work. Those that decide to support the Code of Conduct are already abiding by its basic tenets: Be nice. Be smart. Be […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Online Community

Join the Twitter Ranks

March 7, 2007 by Ben Yoskovitz 19 Comments

After some nudging from a few people (I won’t name names: Mitch, Austin and Chris) I decided to give Twitter a chance. You can see the widget in my first sidebar on the right. That now tells you (as accurately as I so choose) what I’m up to. Scary, huh? When I first heard about […]

Filed Under: Online Community, Social Media

Participate in Online Groups to Generate Buzz

February 2, 2007 by Ben Yoskovitz 8 Comments

One of Ron McDaniel’s 57 buzz challenges is to Join/Participate in an Online Group. Like social networking sites there are plenty of online groups through Yahoo, Google, MSN, etc. that offer ways of connecting with peers and people who share your interests. Typically these groups are fairly small (a few hundred members), but if they’re […]

Filed Under: Marketing, Online Community

Where’s The Wisdom In Crowds?

January 18, 2007 by Ben Yoskovitz 31 Comments

I’m not a big fan of crowds. Some might argue the wisdom of crowds, but they’re not for me. I prefer communities. As Much As I’m Interested in Naked Butts… Remember Pets.com and the Bubble Bursting? What About Obsessive Consumerism? Crowds are designed to be manipulated. Crowds are made up of followers. Crowds are too […]

Filed Under: Online Community, Personal Development

A Challenging Writing Contest From Robert Hruzek

January 16, 2007 by Ben Yoskovitz 23 Comments

Robert Hruzek has a great writing contest going on titled, Let’s Be Brief. The goal is to write an entire story in 6 words. That’s it. 6 words. I was very happy to see my own writing project was part of the inspiration for Robert to give it a go and flex his community-building muscles. […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Online Community

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Ben Yoskovitz

Founding Partner at Highline Beta, a hybrid venture studio and VC firm that works with large, ambitious companies to identify new areas of opportunity through internal and external innovation.

Previously I was VP Product at VarageSale and GoInstant (acq. $CRM), and Founding Partner at Year One Labs.

Angel investments include: Breather, Spoiler Alert, SendWithUs and others.

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