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10% Chance of Getting It Right The First Time

Cameron — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:08:53 +0000

Start-up businesses in the United States have a 90% chance of failing. That means that you have a 10% chance of succeeding, at least on the first go. Few people can get it right the first time. It’s more about reinventing different aspects of the business multiple times before hitting it just right. It could [...]

If you want it, it’s not a dream

Cameron — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:28:46 +0000

Zionistic? Maybe. Herzl said this about forming a Jewish state in the Middle East. The political aspect of this line is important for some (both admired and despised). Personally, I really admire these words strictly for their application in business. If you’re an entrepreneur, in business development or sales, then you already know that each [...]

Once You’ve Made it to the Top…

Cameron — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:53:33 +0000

What happens once you’ve made it to the top? Is there only one way to go? It must be lonely up there, especially for early stage founders that build multi-million dollar businesses from ideas on a napkin. A few thoughts on the symptoms of companies entering murky water when guided by the helm of a [...]

Get ‘er done

Cameron — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:12:46 +0000

Also known as git ‘er done or git-r-done. There’s even a wikipedia entry on the subject. Gettin’ it done is key to executing early stage projects and the milestones that power them. It might sound ridiculous, but it tends to make sense when ever day tasks seem to distract or defer. After living abroad for [...]

Cracking Mobile Advertising

Cameron — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:54:51 +0000

Cracking mobile advertising is a real challenge. I know many companies (big and small) that are investing millions in buying media, application development and display advertising. The real question is when will it pay off? What will it take to deliver real value, build a focused audience and grow with a mobile user over time? [...]

Hitting The B Club

Cameron — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:45:13 +0000

Billionaires. I remember in the 4th grade my teacher asking our class what we would do with one million dollars. It was the 80s, when gas was under $1.00 a gallon and the bad guys lived a in cold country with funny accents. I had little experience with purchases more than $.25 worth for milk, [...]

Display Advertising Environment / Mar 2011

Cameron — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:56:37 +0000

Another great visual from Luma depicting the display advertising environment. I wonder how many times this will be recycled on blogs like these. More importantly, how will this look if the Do-Not-Track-Me-Online Act passes through Congress?

Saturday Breakfast

Cameron — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:46:18 +0000

Borders Boarded

Cameron — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:34:44 +0000

Your favorite category killer bookstore, and others just like it, may be on the way out. I remember in my home town in Michigan there was a quaint small book shop in our picturesque 19th century main street. The selection was limited and you had to wait for order items that sounded remotely interesting. Then [...]

revolution.ly

Cameron — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:55:47 +0000

There is a huge difference between the value that social media plays in developing countries compared to the West. In the United States, you can use FB to plan your best friend's birthday party to update your location one Starbucks at a time. In countries like Libya, your best friend can get smoked on the streets, while you 'like' and organize an 'event' to change the regime.