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MicroVentures is a Securities Broker and Crowdfunding Platform
The crowdfunding law was just passed, but MicroVentures has been raising money for startups through a similar process for over a year. They’ve successfully raised money for funds that invest in larger tech startups on secondary markets. For example, they raised $300,000 for Facebook last year. Other portfolio companies include Yelp, 500 Startups, and Tech [...]
How to: PR on Twitter
Most writers (bloggers, popular publications, etc.) are on social media. It’s a great way for them to collect news. It’s also a great way for them to grow their personal brand, giving them the ability to launch their own publication in the future, if they so desire. The best way to do PR is to [...]
A Compelling Case for Mandatory HTML in Elementary School
HTML should be taught mandatory in Elementary School. Why? Learning how to use Microsoft Word before learning how to write HTML is like learning how to use a calculator before learning how to do math. Before learning HTML, we should be taught to use text editor, which can only create plain text files (meaning no [...]
Do Bars & Nightclubs Hate Technology?
Having worked with a number of bars on their social media, and attending the Nightclub & Bar convention a few years ago, I have a pretty good sense that bar and club owners are hesitant to work with technology companies. Mostly, they don’t want to be the first to try a new tool, because the [...]
Yéiyo Brings Mobile Commerce to Events
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] Yéiyo’s new app offers exclusive discounts at events. LOS ANGELES, CA (April 6th, 2012) – Finally, the digital efficiencies of mobile commerce meet the physical engagement of event marketing. That’s what a new Los Angeles based startup Yéiyo promises with their new app, allowing businesses to easily provide time- and location- exclusive discounts at [...]
11 Free WordPress Themes for Business
Installing a new WordPress theme to your website is really easy. It’s amazing how many awesome themes, once you start looking around. 1) Find a WordPress theme you like. 2) Download the .zip file. 3) In your WordPress settings go to Appearance > Themes > Upload. 4) Upload your new theme as a .zip file. [...]
23 Simple Tips for Bootstrapping Product Development
The first step is to start talking to people about the idea. An MVP is the starting point for product market fit. Ask yourself what the minimum feature set to get user feedback is, and start getting feedback. An MVP helps you prioritize development, and ensures that the team is on the same page. Have a clear [...]
Three Simple Resources for Managing Your Social Media
Notification Control – Managing all of your social media notifications are a hassle. This website doesn’t manage it for you, but the links will take you directly to the page that allows you to set your notifications. Simple solutions are the best. Bliss Control – Created by the same guys who created Notification Control, this [...]
Somebody Predicted the Homeless Hotspot on Quora
I know many people like myself who come up with new business ideas all of the time. I tell them that they should share their ideas online, especially if they have no plans of pursuing it. Below is an example from Quora where the future was predicted (notice post date). If you don’t know the [...]
