Vivo Andando

Advice for future Singularity University students

Karla Lopez — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 03:50:47 +0000

When I found out that I was going to Singularity University I didn’t know where to start. I had a month to get my things done, pack and leave. I didn’t know what I should get done, what I should … Continue reading →

Almost there…

Karla Lopez — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 23:01:41 +0000

So this is it. Singularity University GSP12 is just about to start. Tomorrow I’m heading to Mountain View to check in and registration. Next monday we will have the Opening Cerimonies. Wish me luck and… … follow my updates (in … Continue reading →

Time machine: My predictions for the iPhone in 2007

Karla Lopez — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:48:03 +0000

In january 2007 we were all very excited about how the recently announced iPhone was going to change our everyday life. Back then, I was trying to practice my English with a friend and wrote a ‘short essay’ 10 days after … Continue reading →

Boomerang Calendar: How to NOT go insane with crazy calendars and different time zones

Karla Lopez — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:21:48 +0000

My favorite Tumbler last week was Running a Startup. I wish I could tag people in this Tumblr because I can see my friends in every entry! If I could, I would probably tag me in this one: When someone … Continue reading →

Obaiti: The project that got me into Singularity University

Karla Lopez — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:00:55 +0000

Last week I was awarded with Call to Innovation Scholarship to attend Singularity University this summer, in California. Call to Innovation is a competition sponsored by FIAP and the jury panel this year had Fernando Campos (Gávea Angels), Felipe Matsunga (RBS Digital), Silvia … Continue reading →

Dad’s 5 lessons on entrepreneurship

Karla Lopez — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:00:12 +0000

Next year, my dad will turn 70. He has been an entrepreneur for the last 4 decades. 3 companies, never bankrupt. Not bad for a former field worker (he used to pick up oranges when he was about 10), middle-school … Continue reading →

Dissecting a PR stunt: EXEC

Karla Lopez — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:37:59 +0000

This week, Justin Kan’s new startup EXEC is pulling off this awesome PR stunt: Rent a startup founder! I will briefly try to explain in 5 minutes, 5 bullet points, why I find it so brilliant. Disclaimer: I wrote this … Continue reading →

Judo solutions to kick-off your MVP

Karla Lopez — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:00:47 +0000

But the guy who says, “I have a great idea and I’m looking for other people to implement it,” I’m wary of-frequently because I think the process of idea-making relies on executing and failing or succeeding at the ideas, so … Continue reading →

New Facebook Pages sizes and dimensions

Karla Lopez — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:43:29 +0000

Dreamgrow.com published this awesome cheat sheet with the new dimensions ans sizes for Facebook pages, including thumbnails, ads and videos. Really USEFUL. Download the PDF here.

How to plan your Beta – Tips and tricks

Karla Lopez — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:40:03 +0000

Assuming you know: What’s a Beta What’s a Minimum Viable Product Why some people keep their business in perpetual Beta … and you agree that is important to Build – Measure – Learn, I will try to give you some … Continue reading →