Category Archives: Startup Weekend

04.04.09

How I Hacked Into TechStars

Just over two years ago I hacked into TechStars, the company where I now work. I read about it in the local paper and decided I had to be involved.  I knew three of the four founders, and thought I … Continue reading

02.07.09

Startup Weekend Opens Up

Today I spoke at BIL making a big announcement about Startup Weekend. Simply, I am opening it up. Anyone from around the world can host their own Startup Weekend.  We will provide our support and lessons learned, and eventually an … Continue reading

11.23.08

If I Started A Company Today

Down economy?  Perfect time to start it up. Chris Brogan posted a great post on if he started in social media today, what he would do. It got me thinking of if I started a company today, what I would … Continue reading

11.23.08

The Perceived Funding Crisis

Verbose talk about funding in the last week.  Gary Vaynerchuk said we are at a unique time: nobody has money, the playing field is level.  In a panel on ‘The Startup Climate‘ at the AZ Entrepreneurship Conference I made a … Continue reading