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Archive for February, 2009



Update on Launchup

Published on February 27, 2009

As many of you are aware the first Launchup will be held at Doba in about a month. What’s a Launchup? Basically the idea is the 2009 version of a good old fashioned barn raising applied to technology entrepreneurship. Here are some details on the event:
Date: Wednesday March 25th
Location: Still planning on Doba, although [...]


Find joy in the journey

Published on February 26, 2009

This is something I am trying to keep in mind. Everyday is just one more step in a journey that started long ago.
This life has a purpose. What’s yours?
“This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, [...]


Four newcomers you should consider for the 2009 v|Spring v|100

Published on February 10, 2009

After going through the v|100 nominations this afternoon I have to admit that I’m a little annoyed. Some people didn’t learn how to follow instructions in school. At any rate, I would really like to see a high quality group of people who truly deserve to make the list for 2009. Here are four v|100 [...]


Cydni Tetro: Venture-Backed Startups Are On The Brink Of Extinction

Published on February 4, 2009

Here’s a must read from my good friend and former cohort, Cydni Tetro on the future of venture-backed start-ups:
So I am very concerned about the future of venture backed startups and I think we need a community voice around it. Here is the issue (and it is a tad long)
Summary: If you give me $10B [...]




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