Today is something of a landmark for me. Just a few minutes ago, I launched my first full-time commercial venture when I flipped the switches and took Fwd:Vault out of beta. There’s an announcement over at the official blog if you’re interested in the details. Here I’d rather talk about what’s going through my mind, [...]
Read More entrepreneur, fwdvault, get inspired, startupsI ran into the Youth Minister for my high school youth group at a friend’s wedding a few weeks back, and he graciously offered me the opportunity to write a letter to be read aloud at an upcoming retreat to the high school attendees. I was more than happy to oblige. Below is an excerpt [...]
Read More fwdvault, get inspired, personalI was reminded today of Office Max’s classic series of commercials set to the tune of Rubberband Man by the Spinners and starring Eddie Steeples who now stars on the television show My Name Is Earl. I absolutely loved these commercials when they came out; you can’t help but dance in your seat with that [...]
Read More for fun, get inspired, marketing, social networkingI don’t watch professional sports, but I was really glad that I decided to watch NLCS game 4 last night. The Dodgers maintained a lead through the second half of the game, and got the Phillies down to their last out in the bottom of the 9th, with runners on first and second. Jimmy Rollins [...]
Read More get inspired, startupsI was recently quoted in an article over at IT World, discussing underused developer tools (e.g. security testers). My quote is on page 2: http://www.itworld.com/development/74088/developer-tools-you-dont-use-and-why-you-dont-use-them Also FYI I am on vacation the rest of this week; return to our regular schedule next Monday.
Read More entrepreneur, fwdvault, get inspired, media, software development, usabilityJust the latest entry in my get inspired series, my wife let me in on this one. It’s apparently made the news and ended up in more than a few facebook posts, so I am (as usual) just late to party. Oh well. Always dance, and always do it to your own beat. Have a [...]
Read More for fun, get inspiredIn a great article discussing how to demo a product to investors, Jason Calacanis says the following under the heading “The best products take less than five minutes to demo”… Steve Jobs does take the demo details to a fairly detailed level, but you and I are not Steve Jobs. There is only one Steve [...]
Read More get inspired, startupsLet’s start the weekend on a really high note. A family member forwarded this video over to me the other day: Love what you saw? Then check out the Playing for Change website to see more videos, show support, and/or get involved. Still not feeling up? This should finish off your blues. Happy Friday everyone!
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