Come for the Ride!

Well, it’s only a month into 2010 so technically I’m not too late to do a reflection post for last year. 2009 was a year of many changes for me and my startup. We hired a few people, we lost a few people. Overall I would say the startup has gotten stronger as a result. Below are probably some of the biggest takeaways I got out of the whole experience.

Read more…

After talking to entrepreneurs and observing web based startup teams over the last couple of years, it’s becoming easier to spot teams that will succeed vs. teams that may succeed. One notable things about teams that are more likely to succeed, the ones that have been staying on track week-to-week, is that they have diversity on their team – mainly separating the role of business development and technical development into two or more people.

Read more…

In case you haven’t heard all the chatter, Atlanta entrepreneurs are tired of being ignored and/or forced out of the city just to get some recognition. It’s gotten so bad that we actually formed various communities determined to help each other succeed; with or without financial support from the able.

Read more…

I hope this isn’t an invite for spam from the unqualified…

After getting a great start on our phase 1 technical development, we are now looking for a new technical lead to take what we have already established to the next level.  The ideal candidate should have previous experience working in a startup, (meaning you know this is high speed and low pay) and would be willing to work for part equity and negotiable pay.

Read more…

Summer is here! Well, for everyone who isn’t working in a startup who has had a chance to look outside, summer is here. For the rest of us, this seems to be the time when things slow down, motivation is low and when potential customers are harder to reach as they disappear for weeks on various vacations.

Read more…