In 2009, along with Alexander Muse, I started a blog network called SpringStage which covers local startup communities all over the world. Our goal is to identify and promote a catalyst in every entrepreneurial community in the world, so that people who are interested in that community have an easy way to learn more about it and connect with the most interesting people, startups, and support organizations in that community.
In late 2009, I’ll be kicking off work on a book with a secret co-author. Shhh!
Here’s a ProTip for anyone sending their pitch to an investor by email.
Use attachments instead of download links.
Why? Because many investors are busy and often only get to “catch up on email” on planes. And planes usually have no connectivity. Additionally, with attachments, we don’t have to wait for downloads.
It takes me way [...]
I’ve used a technique that I call the “easy out” for some time. It’s handy when you’re selling someone something and they’re are ignoring you. It could be an investor you’re trying to close, or a customer that you’re trying to sell something to.
Once you’ve tried several emails with no response, I always recommend a [...]
Google has put out a call that looks like this:
Google is planning to launch an experiment that we hope will make Internet access better and faster for everyone. We plan to test ultra-high speed broadband networks in one or more trial locations across the country. Our networks will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times [...]
