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Creating something new from the magic of others 18 Aug 2013 | 10:33 pm
Recently I have been experimenting with remixing music, as a sabbatical of sorts from making my own. This activity is fundamentally different from passively consuming music, as it forces you to really...
Build A Company That Attracts The Next Steve Jobs 1 Jul 2013 | 10:23 pm
Steve Jobs joined Atari in 1973. On his very first day, he walked into founder Nolan Bushnell’s office and said “I think you have a really awesome company. I think that everything is pretty good, but ...
For Every Yes There Are A Thousand No's 12 Jun 2013 | 02:07 am
Apple has summed up its product philosophy in this powerful and very plain video manifesto. It's vintage Apple ... another shot at reiterating its long standing "Think Different" mentality. “People...
Formula for Entrepreneurial Success (From Ev Williams) 8 Jun 2013 | 08:34 pm
Excellent advice from Ev Williams (Twitter, etc.), one of the most prolific and successful entrepreneurs of our time. I can't say it better than this ... so I will just quote it in its entirety below...
Must Watch: John Doerr's Interview With Sarah Lacey 2 Jun 2013 | 08:25 pm
John Doerr is one of the most successful VC's in the history of Silicon Valley. His recent interview with Sarah Lacey is a revealing look inside the mind of the man, how he thinks and what he looks fo...
Inspiring young entrepreneurs 1 Jun 2013 | 08:21 pm
At the recent Next Web Conference Europe, two 13-year olds showcased their companies. Inspiring stuff for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Jordan Casey is the founder and CEO of Casey Games, a m...
Mobile Is Eating The World - Are Your Ready? 31 May 2013 | 06:54 pm
Stunning data about the rise of, and importance of mobile on a global basis. If you do not have a compelling mobile strategy (and vision) that lies right at the heart of your company and/or if you ar...
Mary Meeker on the state of the web 30 May 2013 | 06:09 pm
Mary Meeker's annual presentation on the state of the web is a must watch in my opinion. It's a fast paced and wide ranging review of the key trends we should all be conversant in. The full slide dec...
Smart Advertising: Smart Cars To The Rescue 14 May 2013 | 07:20 am
From Creativity Online To promote Mercedes Smart cars to Russians (who like driving big cars), BBDO Russia actively proved to potential customers the benefits of having a smaller vehicle. Many Russia...
Must Watch Interview: NEST Co-founder Matt Rogers 11 May 2013 | 07:35 pm
This interview with Matt Rogers, the co-fouder of NEST, is a revealing look at the formation of a truly great startup, and is a must watch for any entrepreneur. Matt left an amazing job at Apple in 2...
