My In-Laws have been visiting for the past week, which is one of the reasons posting has been light. Since (a) I like them and (b) I’m a suck-up, I usually make something my Mum used to make when I…
An Apple a Day??? Crazy experiences in the Apple Store…
I’ve had my issues with Apple, but broadly speaking I’m a fan. Quick recap: I find the hardware reliable, the UI/design ahead of most other vendors and some of the software tools impressive. But their nickel and dime approach and…
Marketing 2.0 gives me lurgy*…
As a marketing guy, I understand the need to name things. It gives tangibility to a concept, and that allows the concept to be marketed. But I hate all this “2.0” sh*t. And “Marketing 2.0” is a good example of…
Should I look for funding?
While I was attending the recent inaugural Triangle Startup Drinks on Friday night, the subject of Venture and Angel funding came up. I figured it was worth a post… Two different folks raised the question. One has an idea that…
Job Quandry…
I’ve always respected the ancient Chinese proverb/curse of “may you live in interesting times”, and I’m certainly living it right now. Since the sudden implosion of disruptorMonkey, I’ve been busy looking for a new home. It feels like a long…
The Icahn Ouchie…
I don’t know how closely you’ve been watching the Yahoo debacle, but yesterday’s letter from Carl Icahn to the board at Yahoo was a doozy. If you somehow don’t know who Carl Icahn is, think “possible role model for Gordon…