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22 December 2006
You’re Not One of The Cool Kids Unless You Check This Blog Out- Geektastik
Hey Everyone, I rarely do blog plugs on here, because I think I’d get in over my head with the amount of blogs I’d have to suggest. Today is one of those rare times. I’d like to suggest Geektastik by Monica Betancourt over at Max Borges Agency. It’s a great blog […]
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20 December 2006
I Know What I Want This Company To Represent For The Customer And I’m Damned Dedicated To It
Sleep.. hahaha, what is that? Anyway, everyday I go through and think what this company should mean to a cusotmer. I’ve always been huge on a company getting it right, and it’s something I desperately see Publictivity doing. So here’s my list:
No Friction Simple Pricing- I’m sick of software, especially on-demand software that has […]
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14 December 2006
Taking Risks and Going For Uncertain Change Is A Drug Like None Other
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I think I’ve learned to enjoy taking risks and going for uncertain change. I went through this today in a small way when looking for a new apartment. I had two choices:
Normal Apartment with a normal layout
or
A Loft apartment with a pretty […]
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14 December 2006
There’s No Magic Secret To Entepreneurship. ” Just Get It”.
RIP Al Shugart
Everyone always asks me, “What’s the secret to building a business as a successful entrepreneur?” I often get questions about venture capital , hiring, bringing a product to market, and more. Everyone always thinks that it is some insane formula, that is a big secret. Psst… there is no holy […]
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3 December 2006
Without Focus and Scale a Startup Will Die
I think there are two key traits I’ve learned over the past two years that a startup needs: Focus and Scale. They are two intertwined characteristics. Your focus is strengthened by your scale, and vice versa. I’ve touched upon this aspect before, but have never done an in-depth post on the issue.
Focus
Your […]
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29 November 2006
My Response to the Venture Capital Aptitude Test
Guy Kawasaki had an amazing post today, honestly one of the best posts all year regarding Venture Capital. It was entitled The Venture Capital Aptitude Test. Basically, it is a test to see how suited you might be for Venture Capital. He also goes into the fact that a good venture capitalist isn’t built […]
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29 November 2006
A Movie Every Entrepreneur Should Plan On Seeing: The Pursuit Of Happyness
I was sitting down watching Nip/Tuck as usual last night, and I saw the trailer for an inspiring movie: The Pursuit of Happyness. It stars Will Smith, as a father whose wife leaves him due to financial problems. To make sure he can provide a great life for his son, he becomes determined to make […]
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28 November 2006
Why Can’t Companies Just Give Customers What They Want- Youtube/Verizon, Amazon Unboxed, and Zune. (Yes, this is a rant where I rip them apart)
It’s always boggled my mind, literally perplexed me, why companies don’t give the customers what they want. It’s almost like they go out of the way to make a product as bad as possible. These are companies worth billions of dollars with tons of resources. Is it stubborn executives who think “they get […]
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27 November 2006
The Cure- A Very Personal Book
Some of you know me, and where some of my inspiration comes from. One source of inspiration is from my brother, John Crowley (Technically half brother, my mom married my father after John’s father passed away). Ever since I was a young kid, John has been an inspiration. My niece and nephew, […]
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25 November 2006
Things To Do One Day: Presidential Classroom For Entrepreneurs
If you know me well, you know my goal is to exit one or two companies, maybe do the VC thing, but ultimately have enough money to give back and educate about entrepreneurship and technology. I’m working on volunteering my time to a boys and girls club in Miami to teach kids about technology and […]