Comments for Startupstudent.com http://startupstudent.com Dedicated to helping students become successful entrepreneurs! Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:51:06 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on bootstrapping: a real life example by Jim Flowers http://startupstudent.com/2009/12/03/bootstrapping/comment-page-1/#comment-355 Jim Flowers Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:51:06 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=437#comment-355 I'm certainly no internet guru, but I have to suspect that Twitter's astronomical market cap factors in the notion that Twitter itself is harvesting all the answers you have proposed to provide. It is uniquely positioned to extract market meaning from all those tweets. See http://tech.mit.edu/V129/N39/long2.html . See also Start-up Success - Four Fundamental Factors http://bit.ly/7rsbdw I’m certainly no internet guru, but I have to suspect that Twitter’s astronomical market cap factors in the notion that Twitter itself is harvesting all the answers you have proposed to provide. It is uniquely positioned to extract market meaning from all those tweets.

See http://tech.mit.edu/V129/N39/long2.html .

See also Start-up Success – Four Fundamental Factors http://bit.ly/7rsbdw

]]> Comment on Generation X: The Confused Generation by Jason M Blumer http://startupstudent.com/2009/11/30/generation-x-the-confused-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-340 Jason M Blumer Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:38:51 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=423#comment-340 Monica, I do see progress. Thankfully. But I'm put off by those who don't want to change. But there is no right way, really. As the post says, "Stop the Confusion". Know whom you want to serve and serve them whole heartedly! Thanks for reading, Jason M. Blumer Monica, I do see progress. Thankfully. But I’m put off by those who don’t want to change. But there is no right way, really. As the post says, “Stop the Confusion”. Know whom you want to serve and serve them whole heartedly!

Thanks for reading,
Jason M. Blumer

]]> Comment on Generation X: The Confused Generation by Monica http://startupstudent.com/2009/11/30/generation-x-the-confused-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-339 Monica Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:59:30 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=423#comment-339 I agree whole-heartedly with the need to commit, to make decisions. Do you follow any of the work by Next Generation Consulting (Rebecca Ryan)? They've done a lot with demographics, and a lot specifically related to our industry. I think we're making progress, but it is definitely very slow! I agree whole-heartedly with the need to commit, to make decisions. Do you follow any of the work by Next Generation Consulting (Rebecca Ryan)? They’ve done a lot with demographics, and a lot specifically related to our industry. I think we’re making progress, but it is definitely very slow!

]]> Comment on Generation X: The Confused Generation by Jason M Blumer http://startupstudent.com/2009/11/30/generation-x-the-confused-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-323 Jason M Blumer Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:51:43 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=423#comment-323 All too true, Claudia. The study of demographics is very complicated (and exciting!). My thoughts are scaled down in a big way for this small blog post. Obviously, I had to stereotype a little. Though mostly accurate, there are still those who fall in totally different camps and don't identify with their generation at all. I like that... folks who will challenge how they grew up, learn new things and scale new heights. They are an inspiration. Claudia, whom do you identify with, and why? Let me know. All too true, Claudia. The study of demographics is very complicated (and exciting!).

My thoughts are scaled down in a big way for this small blog post.

Obviously, I had to stereotype a little. Though mostly accurate, there are still those who fall in totally different camps and don’t identify with their generation at all. I like that… folks who will challenge how they grew up, learn new things and scale new heights. They are an inspiration.

Claudia, whom do you identify with, and why? Let me know.

]]> Comment on Generation X: The Confused Generation by · Gen X: The Confused Generation http://startupstudent.com/2009/11/30/generation-x-the-confused-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-320 · Gen X: The Confused Generation Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:16:42 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=423#comment-320 [...] Generation X: The Confused Generation [...] [...] Generation X: The Confused Generation [...]

]]> Comment on bootstrapping: a real life example by David http://startupstudent.com/2009/12/03/bootstrapping/comment-page-1/#comment-319 David Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:11:37 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=437#comment-319 I was in the same boat last year and right now that start-up is sitting on the shelf. My advice would be to put your energy and network towards finding a co-founder that can handle the bulk of the technical work, including working with your outsourced resources. 1. Single person start-ups are less likely to succeed. 2. You can continue to improve your technical skills and not let that gap be the bottleneck. Finding a co-founder is easier said than done. I wasn't successful and that on its own I believe is the single biggest reason why I put those dreams on hold. I was in the same boat last year and right now that start-up is sitting on the shelf. My advice would be to put your energy and network towards finding a co-founder that can handle the bulk of the technical work, including working with your outsourced resources. 1. Single person start-ups are less likely to succeed. 2. You can continue to improve your technical skills and not let that gap be the bottleneck.

Finding a co-founder is easier said than done. I wasn’t successful and that on its own I believe is the single biggest reason why I put those dreams on hold.

]]> Comment on Generation X: The Confused Generation by On a limb with Claud http://startupstudent.com/2009/11/30/generation-x-the-confused-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-318 On a limb with Claud Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:08:08 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=423#comment-318 I think it's more complicated than that. The people born in 1946 have almost nothing in common with people who were born in the 1960s. In fact, I would split out 1960 - 1967 or so. These people came of age in what we are now comparing this depression to. They tend to be more entrepreneurial and don't believe they will retire. This generation closely matches the "silent generation" in their conservative fiscal attitudes and liberal social ideals. I think it’s more complicated than that. The people born in 1946 have almost nothing in common with people who were born in the 1960s.

In fact, I would split out 1960 – 1967 or so. These people came of age in what we are now comparing this depression to. They tend to be more entrepreneurial and don’t believe they will retire. This generation closely matches the “silent generation” in their conservative fiscal attitudes and liberal social ideals.

]]> Comment on kickstarter.com by Mark http://startupstudent.com/2009/10/19/kickstarter-com/comment-page-1/#comment-317 Mark Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:53:52 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=416#comment-317 Not sure this compares well with VC/Angel funding. They typically bring contacts, advice and networking as well as just the $. Still better than nothing :) Not sure this compares well with VC/Angel funding. They typically bring contacts, advice and networking as well as just the $. Still better than nothing :)

]]> Comment on MBA to run small business? by Tycoonism “Information’s pretty thin stuff unless mixed with experience.” | Mr. Tycoon http://startupstudent.com/2009/07/21/mba-to-run-small-business/comment-page-1/#comment-297 Tycoonism “Information’s pretty thin stuff unless mixed with experience.” | Mr. Tycoon Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:44:13 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=333#comment-297 [...] MBA to run small business? (startupstudent.com) [...] [...] MBA to run small business? (startupstudent.com) [...]

]]> Comment on The State of the Economy, According to the Federal Reserve Board’s “Beige Book” by The Daily Reviewer http://startupstudent.com/2009/09/25/the-state-of-the-economy-according-to-the-federal-reserve-boards-beige-book/comment-page-1/#comment-277 The Daily Reviewer Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:06:02 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=395#comment-277 Hi! Congratulations! Your readers have submitted and voted for your blog at The Daily Reviewer. We compiled an exclusive list of the Top 100 start-ups Blogs, and we are glad to let you know that your blog was included! You can see it at http://thedailyreviewer.com/top/startups/5 You can claim your Top 100 Blogs Award here : http://thedailyreviewer.com/pages/badges/startups P.S. This is a one-time notice to let you know your blog was included in one of our Top 100 Blog categories. You might get notices if you are listed in two or more categories. P.P.S. If for some reason you want your blog removed from our list, just send an email to angelina@thedailyreviewer.com with the subject line "REMOVE" and the link to your blog in the body of the message. Cheers! Angelina Mizaki Selection Committee President The Daily Reviewer http://thedailyreviewer.com Hi!

Congratulations! Your readers have submitted and voted for your blog at The Daily Reviewer. We compiled an exclusive list of the Top 100 start-ups Blogs, and we are glad to let you know that your blog was included! You can see it at http://thedailyreviewer.com/top/startups/5

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