Venture Reflections

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Web 2.0 Conference - I'll Be There (Sort Of)

0 implied HN points • 15 Oct 07
  1. The author will be near the Web 2.0 Conference in San Francisco
  2. The author is not attending but has meetings in the area
  3. Readers are invited to reach out if they want to meet up

Graduate Students and Credit Cards - Interesting Report

0 implied HN points • 02 Oct 07
  1. Graduate students in the US have an average credit card balance of $8,612.
  2. Students in the Midwest region tend to have the highest credit card debt.
  3. MBA students have the highest average debt load of nearly $14,000 among graduate students.

Skype and eBay - I Guess the Price was Wrong

0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 07
  1. The price paid for Skype by eBay was not worth the value of Skype.
  2. Even though Skype is valuable, the acquisition price by eBay was too high.
  3. Sometimes deals don't make sense and it's better to focus on growing the core business.

Revolution Money Sounds Interesting

0 implied HN points • 26 Sep 07
  1. Customer acquisition in the payments space is costly
  2. Revolution Money aims to lower interchange fees for merchants
  3. Consumers may need convincing to adopt the Revolution card
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>play Berkeley Digital Media Conference

0 implied HN points • 18 Oct 07
  1. The author plans to attend the Berkeley Digital Media Conference on October 27th.
  2. Interested attendees can register for the conference using the provided link.
  3. The author encourages others to reach out if they are also planning to attend the conference.

Pitch Night 2009 - Support Women 2.0

0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 09
  1. Pitch Night 2009 is organized by Women 2.0 for entrepreneurs and investors.
  2. The event features live pitches by finalists for a Grand Prize.
  3. Audience can participate by voting for the People's Choice Award using their mobile phones.

Thoughts on the Real-Time Web

0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 09
  1. The speed of information on the real-time web can overwhelm our ability to process it.
  2. Not all information delivered in real-time is actually time-sensitive.
  3. Ephemeral information on the real-time web may not require search functionality.

Real-Time Deals Need Daily Use Applications - foursquare and real-time offers

0 implied HN points • 27 Jul 11
  1. Real-time deals require applications that users open multiple times a day.
  2. Popular applications like Google Maps, Twitter, Facebook, and foursquare fit the criteria for real-time deals.
  3. Creating engaging daily experiences is key to getting users to open the app frequently for real-time deals.

Amazon Flexible Payments - Scary Good for Merchants

0 implied HN points • 07 Aug 07
  1. Amazon Flexible Payments provides true cost of processing for developers.
  2. Amazon offers support for existing user accounts, making it easier for developers to deploy the service.
  3. Amazon provides various tools and services that make life easy for developers.

Web 2.0 Expo

0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 07
  1. April will be conference month for the author.
  2. Planning to attend Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco from April 15th - 18th.
  3. Author is open to meeting up at the event.

Short Post on Gist - I Hope They Head the Infrastructure Route

0 implied HN points • 10 Oct 09
  1. The author thinks Gist is helpful for keeping up with friends' online activities.
  2. The author wishes Gist was more integrated into existing systems as infrastructure.
  3. The author hopes that Gist will evolve to be more infrastructure-focused over time.

Google Glass and B2B Applications

0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 13
  1. High-value B2B use cases can justify the cost of Google Glass.
  2. Social asymmetry with Glass may not be an issue in B2B settings.
  3. Developing B2B applications for Glass doesn't rely on mass consumer adoption.

iminlikewithyou - i have a 5 invites to give away

0 implied HN points • 08 Aug 07
  1. Opportunity to get a free invite to a dating/flirting site
  2. Can request an invite by leaving a name in the comments or sending an email
  3. Limited number of invites available, so act quickly

Are Facebook Ad Networks Worth the Trouble?

0 implied HN points • 14 Aug 07
  1. Consider experimenting with Facebook ad networks if developing one is in your business plan.
  2. Building a monetization engine solely for Facebook may not be wise until their interest is clear.
  3. Generating significant traffic and attracting quality advertisers are essential for success in Facebook advertising.

Why the "You Dont Need a Business Plan" meme is Crazy Talk

0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 07
  1. Early-stage companies in tech with good growth and attention can get funded without a business plan.
  2. Instead of a detailed business plan, focus on key milestones, market size, potential market changes, crucial metrics, and initial team members.
  3. Having a clear vision and concise answers to important questions can help shape and guide your business endeavors.

Where Are My Email Analytics?

0 implied HN points • 07 Aug 07
  1. Email analytics products can provide valuable insights and help track and measure email usage.
  2. Consistency in email response time is important, and an analytics product could help identify messages that require attention.
  3. Building a smart email analytics product can involve measuring parameters like volume of communication, time between receipt and reply, and peak email activity times.

My Last Day at Google

0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 07
  1. It's the author's last day at Google.
  2. They've had a great time working at Google.
  3. The author will share their plans for the future soon.

Virtual Items: Mainstream or Not - Video Now Available

0 implied HN points • 11 Jul 07
  1. The panel discussed if virtual goods are mainstream.
  2. The video features insights from Jia Shen, James Hong, Robert Scoble, J.T. Stephens, and John Vars.
  3. The video encourages viewers to watch for valuable learnings and insights.

Community Next - Soup to Nuts Viral Marketing

0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 07
  1. Community Next is hosting a premier conference on viral marketing on July 14th, 2007 in Sunnyvale, CA.
  2. The event will feature panel discussions, success stories, and sessions on viral marketing strategies.
  3. Speakers include Timothy Ferriss, Justin Kan, and Jia Shen among others.

"The Wheel" and the 5 Ps of Job Satisfaction

0 implied HN points • 02 May 07
  1. There are 5 factors that contribute to job satisfaction: Pay, Performance, Projects, People, and Prospects.
  2. You can prioritize these factors by visually mapping them on a wheel to see what matters most to you in your job.
  3. Reflecting on this wheel can help you understand your job satisfaction and make adjustments if needed.

The Return of the Large Pre-Launch Consumer Web Financing

0 implied HN points • 02 May 07
  1. Entrepreneurs are taking advantage of available venture capital funding for ambitious projects.
  2. Some projects require significant investment and development before being shared with consumers.
  3. Balancing secrecy and early feedback is crucial for the success of extended beta projects.

Follow-up on Facebook Advertising Networks

0 implied HN points • 23 Aug 07
  1. Wait for Facebook to clarify its intentions regarding advertising networks.
  2. Facebook needs to find its own version of AdSense for significant revenue.
  3. The company is moving closer to becoming a successful public entity.

Is Yahoo's Taking a Break from M&A?

0 implied HN points • 14 Apr 07
  1. Yahoo made a lot of acquisitions from 2005 to 2006.
  2. There was a significant decrease in the number of acquisitions by Yahoo in 2007.
  3. The decrease in acquisitions by Yahoo in 2007 may be due to internal changes or a shift in strategy.

Research Paper on Incompetence and Inflated Self-Assessments

0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 07
  1. People often have overly favorable views of their abilities.
  2. Incompetent individuals struggle to recognize their own limitations.
  3. Improving skills can help individuals recognize their abilities more accurately.

The New Facebook UI

0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 07
  1. The new Facebook UI feels too sparse compared to the old design.
  2. The redesign seems to encourage users to explore and discover new people and content.
  3. The updated interface transforms the home page into a launching pad for users to expand their social networks.

Help Me Build a Better Gaia - We're Hiring

0 implied HN points • 27 Aug 07
  1. Gaia Online is hiring for various positions in their San Jose office.
  2. The available positions include developers, engineers, managers, and designers.
  3. Interested individuals can find more details on the specific job roles.

Moving away from desktop apps

0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 06
  1. The author prefers web-based apps over desktop apps to streamline document and email management across multiple devices.
  2. The author misses the ability to add new apps and plugins that desktop clients allowed.
  3. The author desires a web-based contact synchronization service to easily manage contacts across different platforms.

Highrise Feedback - Close but Still Work to be Done

0 implied HN points • 28 Mar 07
  1. Highrise allows creating tasks and contacts via email, which is convenient.
  2. Task tagging helps classify tasks for easy organization.
  3. Improvements needed include recurring tasks, better contact importer, and ability to annotate tasks with more information.

How Facebook Could be a Player in Local Ads

0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 07
  1. Local businesses often rely on college student communities for sales.
  2. College students prefer using digital platforms like Facebook for deals and discounts.
  3. Facebook could tap into the local ads market by creating a Facebook-branded credit card for loading advertisements.

EconSM Conference

0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 07
  1. The EconSM Conference is happening on April 26th in LA.
  2. The author plans to attend and encourages others to join.
  3. The conference details can be found on econsm.com.

Laundry List of Business Models

0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 07
  1. There are several well-defined business models that work both offline and online.
  2. Examples include brand advertising, contextual advertising, direct sales, marketplace/hub, distribution networks, and directories.
  3. Choosing the right business model is crucial for the success of a business, and it's important to match the needs of the business with available options.

Reflections on Founders at Work

0 implied HN points • 28 Feb 07
  1. Many start-ups began as side projects for people with day jobs.
  2. Big innovations can take a long time to develop.
  3. Starting a company requires passion for the idea or the team involved.

New Postings Resume Today

0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 05
  1. New postings are starting again today.
  2. Look out for a handful of new posts in the next two days.
  3. The author is back to posting after a break.

Xobni is Very Cool

0 implied HN points • 18 Sep 07
  1. Xobni is a cool tool that lives up to its billing.
  2. The user found Xobni neat enough to consider using Outlook as their regular mail client again.
  3. Using Xobni for 24 hours led the user to think highly of its functionality.