We’ve gotten really, really, really good at pitching Contactually, in every potential situation. It’s been an amazing ride watching the meteoric rise of the DC Tech Meetup. As one of the founding organizers it’s uplifting to see so many people come out to see the latest startups pitch their wares, and hopefully get a chance to present their own. We’ve had the chance to...
The question is not how far. The question is, do you possess the constitution, the depth of faith, to go as far as is needed? – Boondock Saints As I think about the primary success factors in the first year of Contactually, and how it differs from previous ventures I’ve undertaken, been a part of, or witnessed as a third party, staying motivated is one of the most crucial factors...
As an undergrad, I was a textbook example of an over programmed person spread too thin. I was involved in so many different organizations and activities that I was never able to adequately perform or commit to any of them. Up until recently I was running a freelance firm with a dozen or so concurrent clients, leading multiple community efforts, helping a couple friends with their startups...
2010 has been an awesome year. Of course, after the previous year, I could have done nothing but sleep all year and it would have been better for me. A few highlights: skeevisArts has been thriving. We launched a ridiculous number of websites (and those are the projects we can talk about), as well as diversifying into mobile development (both iPhone and Android, as well as some generic mobile web...
2009 was a year to remember, without a doubt. The Highs 2009 professionally was an amazing year, as it marks my first full year of running my own company, fulfilling a dream I’ve had since I was a kid. The people I’ve met, lessons I’ve learned, and amazing products we’ve collaborated on have been a daily inspiration for me. 2010 will be spent working on my own products...
I’ve had the chance to meet Ondi Timoner, the director, and watch the documentary. Amazing view of what our “sharing” and “transparency” can lead to.
And we built a widget for the movie!
Watched a really interesting film on SnagFilms (a great startup, and JESS3 client!) this morning, regarding how America, since 2001, has been heading in the wrong direction. It definitely has a propaganda element to the film, but it raises a lot of very disturbing points, especially how some of the tactics, and exact terminology, used in the past 7 years compares to Nazi Germany.
Watch below:
Alex and I went to Disney World mid-June, as a graduation present. While I had been to Disneyland every year as a kid, I had never been to Disney World in my life, let alone Florida! The logistics alone were amazing, and worth the prices. I checked my bags in at Dulles, and we never saw them until they showed up in our room. Same going back; someone just came and picked them up, and again...
I touched on this before, but Marc Andreesen’s essay about careers and creating and accepting opportunities rather than having a definite plan really resonated in me. I believe a huge part of what people would like to refer to as “career planning” is being continuously alert to opportunities that present themselves to you spontaneously, when you happen to be in the right place...
This popped up on a picture I posted… Completely unrelated, but I wonder how they are doing it. I doubt it’s any kind of recognition. My bet is it saw that I was attending these two events (or supposed to) at around the same time, and thought I might have taken it there. May be more useful in the long run… if you’re the type that posts pictures during or immediately after...