People who build companies to flip are essentially base jumping without a parachute
2 years ago
Great talk about getting started and dealing with the Chicken-and-Egg adoption problem by Brian Chesky of AirBnB.
I particularly like Paul Graham’s advice to AirBnB: “Go to your users!”.
People are not good at expressing their frustration. The best way to listen to the customer is through metrics.
- Chris Hughes
One reason that so many startups flock to SXSW is that it’s a great opportunity to meet potential investors. Now, well-known VC firm Union Square Ventures, SoundCloud and The Next Web are offering a chance to give a pitch with a difference.
Pitch your startup to a Union Square Ventures VC at SXSW with The Next Web
Excited to see how this turns out. If you’re pitching your startup at #SXSW, make sure to catch Albert in an elevator near you. Click through to learn how to participate.
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As I was just lamenting with a fellow startup-focused MBA classmate, our Twitter streams are making us very envious of everyone at SXSW (particularly during a morning spent learning about multiple regression).
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Great video highlighting the immigration challenges faced by foreign entrepreneurs in the US and making a strong case for the Startup Visa (featuring interviews with Ben Way, Brian Wong and Augusto Marietti).
This video has been around for a while now but, after seeing Grasshopper’s CEO David Hauser speak (and show the video) at this weekend’s SuperConf2011 conference, I couldn’t resist posting it again.
Also check out the great content and words of wisdom on David’s tumblog here.
How I'll be spending my next two days... SuperConf2011
SuperConf is brand new. SuperConf is where kick-ass new companies launch. SuperConf is where speakers blow your mind, 8 times in one day. SuperConf is the culmination of great speakers, awesome companies, amazing patrons & shots of patron. SuperConf is in Miami, Beach!
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