Author Archives: Crystal

January Jumpstart

By Crystal | Published: January 31, 2010

Hello, January really flew by and was probably the shortest month I have had in California to date, especially with such an incredible number of events I attended. Let’s dive in: CES (Jan 7-10, 2010) With over 120,000 attendees this year and 2500+ exhibitors, the Consumer Electronics Show’s main venue, the Las Vegas Convention Center, [...]

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December Tidings

By Crystal | Published: December 30, 2009

Hello Friends, I hope December so far has brought you more quality time with loved ones and a near endless supply of delicious gingerbread man cookies! I am just reaching my 100th day milestone here in the Bay Area and can't wait to share with you the highlights of the past month.

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Top Takeaways from “Getting Real”

By Crystal | Published: December 18, 2009

How to “get real” while developing your web application/website/anything. GETTING STARTED Keep your product simple and manageable so you can love working on it. STAY LEAN Keep your organization light, open, and able to wear many hats. PRIORITIES Focus on the vision and forget the details. Stay in the present. Deal with future problems and [...]

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November Blessings

By Crystal | Published: December 1, 2009

Hello and Happy November everyone! I hope you all have had a month filled with great opportunities! Since my last email nearly a month ago, I was fortunate enough to come across an abundance of amazing experiences, notably these two: BIZTECHDAY 2009 I had the good fortune to be able to volunteer as a videographer [...]

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Top 10 Takeaways from BizTechDay 2009

By Crystal | Published: November 3, 2009

10. Consider advisors. Advisors can contribute their experience towards your startup, helping you to avoid potential pitfalls. Compensation can take the form of a small percentage of the startup. 9. Reliability first, then skill set. Hiring the right people means valuing dependability over ability. 8. Blogging is for keeps. If you maintain a blog, keep [...]

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