Why The Media Has Been Wrong About YouTube Networks
For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in,...
View ArticleExit Interviews
I am a big fan of exit interviews. I have learned more doing exit interviews than most other management techniques. When people are on their way out and have no fear of saying exactly what they think,...
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Saudi Billionaire Who Invested $300 Million In Twitter Says He Will Not Be...
Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal says he will not sell any of his shares in microblogging site Twitter when it goes public, and expects the firm's IPO to hit the market later this year or in...
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The 5 Most Dangerous Celebrities To Search For Online
NEW YORK (AP) — If you're curious about Lily Collins and head to the Internet to find out about her, beware — McAfee has ranked the actress as the most dangerous celeb to search for online.Collins— who...
View ArticleThe Truth About Gamification
We see gamification all over the place on the web and mobile. We are collecting followers in Twitter, likes in Instagram, levels in Candy Crush (I don't play Candy Crush but I know people who d0), and...
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This iPhone Device Lets You Take Creepy Pictures In Public Without Anyone...
When Google Glass reared its cyborgian head on the scene earlier this year, concerns regarding the implications of wearing the equivalent of a smartphone on your face mounted quickly.Chief among the...
View ArticleHow Online Video Companies Can Increase Margin and Build Better Businesses
In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken.The main thrust of the post is...
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Russia's Skolkovo Project Will Have To Overcome Toxic Bureaucracy If It Wants...
This summer’s Startup Village event that took place outside Moscow is one of several innovations from Russia that is trying to open up Moscow to global VCs, investors and entrepreneurs and brand the...
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Here's What You Need To Know Before Buying A Prepaid Cell Phone
With Apple's release of the new iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S last week, tech-hungry consumers will likely renew their cellphone contracts for another two years so they can get their hands on a shiny new...
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Tweet Angry And Your Message Will Be Heard
Feel like screaming? The social-media world is listening.Angry messages on social-media networks are far more contagious than messages expressing sadness, disgust, even joy, according to a team of...
View ArticleMaximizing Runway Can Minimize Success
Runway is the amount of time you have until you run out of cash. Or until you raise another round. Or until you can get the business self sustaining/profitable. Runway is survival. And so everyone in...
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Here's Proof That Apple's Logo Is NOT Based On The 'Golden Ratio'
For those who don't know what the Golden Ratio is, this video does a good job of summarizing it.I've been fascinated with this premise for years now, and this week I saw this popular graphic pop up yet...
View ArticleWriting It Down
I had dinner with my daughter Jessica last night. We got to talking about creativity. She's a photographer. I asked her how she thinks Pieter Hugo comes up with his ideas for photos. She said "I bet he...
View ArticleHow to Build an Online Video Business and Avoid Platform Dependence
In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken.The main thrust of the post is...
View ArticleWhy We Think B2B Crowdsourced Logistics Will Be a Big Hit
Six months ago Upfront Ventures announced its first Partner hire since 2007 – Greg Bettinelli. I wrote about him here.More importantly, he has just announced his first investment – he led a $7 million...
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9 Devices That Might Be A Waste Of Your Money
As deal hunters, it typically pays to buy slightly older devices in favor of tempting deals on newly released tech. But, of the aged and dated items we've spent money on, there are some electronics...
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VCs: This Is How To Make Sure The Company You're Incubating Will Actually...
This post is Part II in a series of articles about incubating a company. See Part I: I Just Incubated A Company — It's The Most Interesting Thing I Do As A Venture CapitalistWhen analyzing a market, it...
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Understanding The Startup Investment Process
In this article I wish to provide you with an overview of fundraising terminology, concepts and initial strategy. Understanding it is one of the most important lessons to learn when entering the world...
View ArticleFeature Friday: Etsy Pages
A common complaint about Etsy is that it is so full of great stuff but it is hard to find it. I've heard that consistently since we first got involved in 2006. That hasn't hurt its growth, which has...
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Makes One Last Pitch To Wall Street In Farewell...
(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer has made an impassioned plea to investors to support his vision of the world's largest software company as a unified devices and services...
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