Archive for February 2012
Aw NFL, I didn’t know you cared
Wow, NFL, I didn’t know you cared so much about lil’ old me. Course my birthday is tomorrow but that’s cool, Leap Day always fools people. The jersey is a nice touch and <GASP> is that a 15% discount?! You shouldn’t have.
Read MoreFacebook still running circles around Google+ #punintended
I’ve always been of the opinion that Google+ didn’t have anything compelling enough to offer to get people to leave Facebook. Doesn’t mean they don’t have anything to offer. I mean, what was the big draw, that they had circles (not a fan) and video chat (I can only name a dozen other ways to…
Read MoreEngauge on Flipboard
Bang, some of the Engauge folks (mainly this dude, this dude and this gal) worked hard to get our innovation reports on Flipboard (don’t know Flipboard? It’s one of the iPad apps I can’t live without). And now its highlighted in the Cool Curators section!
Read MoreThis guy followed his passion, didn’t start a company, yet is banking $200 million
Did you hear about this guy, David Choe? He did graffiti work for Facebook on their office walls and instead of getting paid $60,000, he opted to get stock options. In 2005. And now his options are going to be worth around $200 million. (read more) Does he care? You tell me: “It’s gonna sound…
Read MoreWhat’s your four minute mile?
I had the opportunity on Wednesday to attend Startup Riot and while there, I saw Kyle Porter present about his company, SalesLoft. He did a great job and won second place! Seeing Kyle present reminded me of his blog and of a post that I really liked, What’s your four minute mile? Companies often will…
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