The Rocket Metaphor for Startups

Build the rocket. Test the rocket. Launch the rocket. Go really fast! Intense! Get outside of gravity! – Things can go wrong at this stage and a well-done plan might blow up – Things can run out of fuel before

The Rocket Metaphor for Startups

Build the rocket. Test the rocket. Launch the rocket. Go really fast! Intense! Get outside of gravity! – Things can go wrong at this stage and a well-done plan might blow up – Things can run out of fuel before

Video content. Getting annoying

For example this annoying idiot will not go away: Matt Barnes Head of Business Development SprinkleLab.com 510.698.9777 LinkedIn/MattBarnes

Video content. Getting annoying

For example this annoying idiot will not go away: Matt Barnes Head of Business Development SprinkleLab.com 510.698.9777 LinkedIn/MattBarnes

SXSW sessions to vote for

Here is how SXSW, the megaconf in Austin in the Spring, works: People submit panel ideas in July. That’s done. People vote for panel ideas now — do it! Here are some I had voted for or submitted: Wearables and

SXSW sessions to vote for

Here is how SXSW, the megaconf in Austin in the Spring, works: People submit panel ideas in July. That’s done. People vote for panel ideas now — do it! Here are some I had voted for or submitted: Wearables and

The argument for vitamin pills

You may take vitamins. Or like me you may think it is BS because many studies have shown we easily get enough vitamins in our diet…to avoid *deficiency* illnesses. Here is a newer argument that is very convincing a) people

The argument for vitamin pills

You may take vitamins. Or like me you may think it is BS because many studies have shown we easily get enough vitamins in our diet…to avoid *deficiency* illnesses. Here is a newer argument that is very convincing a) people

“The spectator does…”

“…at least fifty percent of the work.” — Marcel Duchamp Also true in products. The user’s role is to make the product along with the developer. So start: http://alpha.knotable.com

“The spectator does…”

“…at least fifty percent of the work.” — Marcel Duchamp Also true in products. The user’s role is to make the product along with the developer. So start: http://alpha.knotable.com

v1: How to beat Apple

It’s 2012 or so and the calendar on iPhone is looking pathetic. Too many innovations in the land of meetings. So a bunch of startups make a better calendar. E.g., Sunrise. Holy crap it is beautiful. So easy to swipe

v1: How to beat Apple

It’s 2012 or so and the calendar on iPhone is looking pathetic. Too many innovations in the land of meetings. So a bunch of startups make a better calendar. E.g., Sunrise. Holy crap it is beautiful. So easy to swipe

If a scientists says that something is possible…

“If a scientist says that something is possible he is almost certainly right, but if he says that it is impossible he is very probably wrong” – Arthur C Clarke.

If a scientists says that something is possible…

“If a scientist says that something is possible he is almost certainly right, but if he says that it is impossible he is very probably wrong” – Arthur C Clarke.

Should you invest in China?

Was with a guy today who has done very well in China. He is seeking investments outside China nearly full time. – China has a trust issue in its markets. – It isn’t an innovative market yet. It’s copies. –

Should you invest in China?

Was with a guy today who has done very well in China. He is seeking investments outside China nearly full time. – China has a trust issue in its markets. – It isn’t an innovative market yet. It’s copies. –

Some statements I believe in.

Visible progress Data driven Momentum is something everyone feels If you can’t see it, it doesn’t exist Languages are powerful. They do much of the work for us Anyone can contribute Mistakes have no consequences. Make them The dominant ideology

Some statements I believe in.

Visible progress Data driven Momentum is something everyone feels If you can’t see it, it doesn’t exist Languages are powerful. They do much of the work for us Anyone can contribute Mistakes have no consequences. Make them The dominant ideology

Extremisms meet: health

In one corner: the anti-science nincompoops who say no to vaccines because they don’t want to put “toxic” chemicals in their body. Crazy, right? Their foolishness is insisting that “science is irrelevant” (or wrong). They say dangerous things about vaccines

Extremisms meet: health

In one corner: the anti-science nincompoops who say no to vaccines because they don’t want to put “toxic” chemicals in their body. Crazy, right? Their foolishness is insisting that “science is irrelevant” (or wrong). They say dangerous things about vaccines