Category Archives: Takeaways

What I Learned from CES 2010

By admin | Published: January 31, 2010

1. 3D TVs (with and without 3D glasses) and Internet TVs are being pushed heavily by the television industry. 2. Even wearing sneakers, my feet were tired and sore from a day of walking. Spare yourself, don’t even think of wearing heels or formal shoes. 3. Besides the general “word-on-the-street”, Twitter and Facebook were key [...]

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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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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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