The Measure of an Entrepreneur
Monday, 09 September 2013
The past week has been one unique in my life. I had the distinct pleasure of spending the better part of Friday, at the end of August, with an incredible friend and kindred spirit. We had a discussion so distinct that it will forever remain clear in my mind. We had a discussion about what
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Austin Startup Blogs & Press
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
With the tremendous influx of innovators, talent, and capital to Austin’s startup community, I’m increasingly asked how/where to keep tabs on what’s going on. That is, as someone new or moving to Austin, or as an outsider wondering what all the hubbub is about, where does one turn to keep a pulse on things? Let’s
Working through Austin
Thursday, 11 July 2013
Home to PeopleAdmin and Indeed, Austin has a history with employment that’s intriguing to explore. Recruiting technology, in particular, seems to play a unique role in the city stemming, to some extent, from its culture of creativity, innovation, and just the right balance between work and life.
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Removing Barriers to Scale – Marketing Before Raising Capital
Monday, 28 January 2013
As an entrepreneur raising capital, you expect the inevitable question about growth. From where are you going to acquire customers? Such a question, though expected and appropriate, is as laden with ignorance as the typical answers. At the end of the day, no one needs to know how, nor model from, where you will acquire
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10 Entrepreneur Friendly Coffee Shops in Austin
Tuesday, 04 September 2012
In the incredibly eclectic and entrepreneurial community that is Austin, TX, trying to create a list of the ideal coffee houses for entrepreneurs is next to impossible and undoubtedly most will disagree with me about at least one or two here. After all, entrepreneurship is so woven into the DNA of Austin, it’s probably safe to say
What Collaborative Spaces Mean to a Community
Thursday, 23 August 2012
Whether a community of entrepreneurs, developers, small business owners, or none of the above, collaborative work spaces are changing the landscape of our workforce and driving economic development for cities. This is no more apparent than in the reaction of the community of Silicon Valley to news that Hacker Dojo was in peril. New York Times Reports: Silicon Valley
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