Finding something you to love to work on seems to be a much more fruitful pursuit than trying to get away from the notion of work altogether. It’s much easier too! The likelihood that you’ll strike gold after year’s of death-march living is still pretty low. The chance of finding something you love doing? So much more achievable. Millions of dollars not required.
37 Signals on Work
2 July 2008
21 May 2008
It really does take a team of folks to successfully implement an idea and bring it to market. While that doesn’t necessarily mean founders are “expendable,” it does highlight the importance of a strong overall team, rather than reliance on a single “visionary” expected to guide all aspects of the company. It doesn’t mean founders shouldn’t watch out for speeding buses, however.
Techdirt on Startup Founders
7 April 2008
This is great news for a lot of developers, as it will take the headache of system administration and maintenance out of their hands. (Now all they have to worry about is coming up with a good idea and writing the code…) On the other hand, if you’re a startup focusing on web hosting and deployment, there is a new 700-pound gorilla in your room.
26 March 2008
Social media including ustream, Qik, Twitter, Ning, Facebook, and your blog are the MOST important things you can do to grow and market a startup company I’m convinced. Instead of hiring a PR firm I suggest hiring bloggers and social active folks.
Jason Calacanis on Social Media