The hottest Substack posts of daniellemorrill

And their main takeaways

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Attempts to Shame Entrepreneurs Once Again

0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 13
  1. Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya criticized the tech world for a lack of quality startups.
  2. Palihapitiya has a history of publicly shaming founders, affecting deal flow and investor relations.
  3. Investors' actions speak louder than words when evaluating the quality of their portfolio.

Loki Studios, Maker of Location-Aware Mobile Games, Acquired by Yahoo!

0 implied HN points • 10 May 13
  1. Loki Studios, makers of the location-aware mobile game Geomon, has been acquired by Yahoo!
  2. Yahoo! has been making small talent acquisitions this year, like Loki Studios.
  3. Companies acquired by Yahoo! tend to fit a profile: no Series A funding, consumer-facing, with talented teams.

Mobile Labs Raises $2.9 Million for Enterprise Software Testing

0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 13
  1. Mobile Labs raised $2.9 million for enterprise software testing through equity financing from undisclosed investors.
  2. Mobile Labs focuses on providing secure 24/7 testing for enterprise mobile applications on private internal cloud infrastructure.
  3. Mobile Labs was named a finalist for the CTIA E-Tech Awards in the Enterprise Solution - Mobile Cloud category.
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Good Technology Raises $50M Equity Round

0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 13
  1. Good Technology raised $50 million in an equity round of funding from undisclosed investors.
  2. The company was founded in 1996 and has raised a total of $223.3 million to date with previous funding events not listed on Crunchbase.
  3. Crunchbase data may be out of date as it only shows Good Technology's most recent funding event in 2005.

Portfolio Methodology

0 implied HN points • 28 Dec 20
  1. Portfolio methodology involves evaluating and investing in stocks alphabetically or in an ETF
  2. Year-end review includes removing underperforming stocks and adding outperforming anti-portfolio stocks
  3. Quarterly rebalancing of portfolio based on market cap weight is essential

Mis-Management & Incompetence at Ecomom

0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 13
  1. Silicon Valley needs to take business as seriously as writing code.
  2. Hold accountable those involved in failed companies and learn from mistakes.
  3. Invest in real businesses with skilled operators instead of the latest trends.

Hunter Walk & Satya Patel <s>Close</s> Raising $35M for Homebrew Ventures First Fund

0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 13
  1. Hunter Walk and Satya Patel are raising $35M for their Homebrew Ventures First Fund.
  2. Hunter Walk has an investment history in companies like Path 101, while Satya Patel brings post-investment VC experience.
  3. The fundraising round is ongoing, with a filing indicating $0 raised so far but the option to take up to $35M.

Strikingly, BuildZoom and Bitnami Lead Hottest Y Combinator Winter 2013 Startups

0 implied HN points • 25 Apr 13
  1. Strikingly, BuildZoom, and Bitnami are leading the hottest Y Combinator Winter 2013 startups.
  2. Tracking progress post-Demo Day helps gauge sustained interest, growing traffic, and increased social media audience.
  3. Ranking based on Alexa rank, Twitter followers, Facebook followers, and LinkedIn followers provides insight into companies gaining visibility.

Art Is Hard

0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 13
  1. Art can be challenging and requires perseverance.
  2. Creating art involves embracing failure and repetition.
  3. Art often involves immersing oneself in rejection and self-expression.

Weekly Traction Tracker: Who Is Hottest Among 1,100 Startups?

0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 13
  1. The post highlights the fastest-growing startups in terms of website traffic, Twitter following, and Facebook likes.
  2. The data includes insights on the growth of startups in various online platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn.
  3. The post also mentions notable movements in data, such as changes in reported company sizes on LinkedIn.

Everything I Am

0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 13
  1. The lyrics describe how the speaker's experiences shape who they are.
  2. The speaker emphasizes how criticism and challenges have helped them grow.
  3. The text references personal struggles and achievements to showcase personal growth.

Startup Index: First Round Capital - April 2013

0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 13
  1. Startup Index series ranks companies and profiles investor portfolios monthly.
  2. First Round Capital has 145 companies in its portfolio, with a focus on both B2B and consumer startups.
  3. Funding amount is not a criteria for the ranking points system in the Startup Index, showing a potential negative correlation between funding and ranking position.

Profitable Tableau Software Raised Only $15M, Files for $150 Million IPO

0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 13
  1. Tableau Software raised only $15 million before filing for a $150 million IPO.
  2. Tableau Software provides valuable products for data visualization used by professionals in various fields.
  3. Naysayers have criticized Tableau Software for product strategy and sector value, questioning its market position.

Taking a Break from BUMMER (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram)

0 implied HN points • 28 Jul 18
  1. Consider taking breaks from social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to reflect on personal well-being and usage habits.
  2. Reflect on the impact of social media on ego, engagement, and manipulation of emotions.
  3. Question the role of AI and technology in our lives, considering the responsibility and ethical choices involved.

The TechStars Index - Seeking Alpha Among 162 Active Companies

0 implied HN points • 17 Apr 13
  1. TechStars is a seed stage startup accelerator funding companies in various cities.
  2. The TechStars Index considers multiple data points and not just web traffic for rankings.
  3. External factors like Twitter followers, Facebook likes, and employee count influence company rankings.

Google Announces Plans to Shut Down Google Affiliate Network

0 implied HN points • 17 Apr 13
  1. Google decided to shut down Google Affiliate Network after reviewing the program's goals and outcomes.
  2. Google's focus is on products that create significant value for advertisers and publishers.
  3. The move to shut down Google Affiliate Network may have implications for the e-commerce and performance marketing industries.

Here's What the New Facebook Profile Design Looks Like

0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 13
  1. The new Facebook profile design features various shades of blue for the top bar.
  2. The new layout for profiles includes larger pictures and a glossier magazine-like feel.
  3. Users have generally positive reactions to the new design, finding it pretty and subtly different.

Investor Index: Discover the Most Popular VC & Angel Blogs

0 implied HN points • 10 Apr 13
  1. Investor blogs have been around for a while and provide valuable insights into the startup world.
  2. There are a growing number of investor blogs being updated regularly.
  3. The most widely read investor blogs include Y Combinator, Dharmesh Shah, Paul Graham, Fred Wilson, and Mark Suster.

Zombie VC Post - The Bug Report

0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 13
  1. Data from Crunchbase may not be accurate for tracking investor activity.
  2. Improving methodology for tracking active investors is necessary.
  3. Listing inactive investors is not as valuable as focusing on active investors for founders.

119 Investors Actively Doing Series A Deals Since March 1st

0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 13
  1. Find investors who are actively doing Series A deals to save time and heartache.
  2. Consider pitching investors ranked higher on the list for better chances of leading Series A rounds.
  3. Keep updated on active Series A investors and reach out to be included in the list.

Is Digg "A Thing" Again?

0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 13
  1. Digg is gaining popularity again after a makeover and changes in ownership.
  2. Bloggers are noticing increased traffic from Digg distribution.
  3. Timothy B. Lee mentioned seeing a meaningful uptick in traffic from Digg.

IPO-Bound Flurry Looks to Double Headcount, Launch Real-time Bidding Platform

0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 13
  1. Flurry plans to double its headcount this year and has multiple job openings in various departments.
  2. Flurry is looking to launch a real-time bidding platform to keep up with competitors like Tapjoy.
  3. The mobile advertising market is growing rapidly, providing opportunities for companies like Flurry and Tapjoy to thrive.

How to Be a Great Landlord

0 implied HN points • 19 Jun 08
  1. Carefully choose tenants you can work well with, not just the first one to apply.
  2. Provide clear information and support to tenants throughout the rental process.
  3. Maintain good communication and respond promptly to tenant needs to build a positive landlord-tenant relationship.

We Are All Inventors of Our Own Lives

0 implied HN points • 23 Dec 08
  1. We are all inventors of our own lives.
  2. Each of us is on a unique journey of discovery.
  3. The world is full of gates and opportunities.

Introducing Tokkr - April Fools!

0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 13
  1. Referly pivoted from offering cash rewards to focusing on a new project called Tokkr.com.
  2. Tokkr.com will be a consumer site for sharing experiences, photos, and quotes related to getting high.
  3. The launch of Love with Weed by Love with Food was a significant partnership for Referly.

AngelList Receives SEC No-Action Letter Two Days After FundersClub

0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 13
  1. FundersClub and AngelList both received SEC no-action letters for their investment platforms in 2013.
  2. AngelList CEO Naval Ravikant confirmed receiving the SEC letter and shared details about the company's funding and growth.
  3. AngelList focuses on quality introductions between companies and investors, emphasizes community service over profit.

Request For Startup: Personal CRM for Grown-up Friendships

0 implied HN points • 24 Oct 15
  1. Invest time in maintaining friendships to avoid growing apart.
  2. Consider using a personalized CRM for managing personal relationships.
  3. Prioritize staying in touch by remembering important details and scheduling regular interactions.

Numbers in Action

0 implied HN points • 28 Mar 13
  1. The focus was on setting specific goals for daily operations to keep the team on track
  2. Metrics were shared without revenue data to prioritize creating quality content over maximizing short-term earnings
  3. The experience showed the importance of consistent content and community engagement for a growing company

YC Entrepreneurs Rewarded With a Yawn

0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 13
  1. Some Y Combinator startups at Demo Day were not seen as particularly amazing or groundbreaking.
  2. Investors and friends expressed that this year's batch of YC companies lacked standout companies.
  3. Even the tech press did not highlight any single company as exceptional from the Y Combinator Demo Day presentations.

Tribute to Startup Car

0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 09
  1. The author expresses admiration for a high-mileage startup car.
  2. The author notes that their own car has over 200,000 miles and is still problem-free.
  3. The author imagines that driving their car in a certain way might lead to problems.