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Re: Active

jeremyhanks — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:44:30 -0000

not bad noise at all. I walk at 2 mph just normal work, drop to 1 mph for calls on my speaker phone. (cause they do hear it, it's been described as a quacking duck like sound). It's an adjustment, took me months, but finally ditched my backup desk, so I walk or stand all day long.

Re: HELP: What Career Advice Would You Give to a Middle School Student?

jeremyhanks — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:38:56 -0000

I'd tell them 2 things: learn how to build technology. Learn to program, code, etc. So you understand how the magic happens on things like iPad, and so you never become irrelevant. And learn Chinese. Seriously on that last point, China will be the emerging world power when these kids are 35-45.

Re: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/50717113-76/suspect-ranger-moab-state.html.csp

jeremyhanks — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:14:49 -0000

"simple minded people post simple minded crap."

You nailed it. Hope you were looking in the mirror when you said that.

Re: Religion & Revival for Entrepreneur Instigators: Incubate 2.0 & StartupCause.org

jeremyhanks — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:46:42 -0000

Natalie - Looking forward to it!

Re: Men and Women Entrepreneurs: Not That Different

jeremyhanks — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:32:21 -0000

Vivek nails it! "So if you’re debating this tiny slice of the tech universe.... this isn’t representative of the larger tech world; and it certainly isn’t representative of American industry."

Amen, Amen, Amen. The world of startups and entrepreneurs is A LOT larger than Silicon Valley.

And don't get me started on the whole startup vs. lifestyle business. Life is too short to be an entrepreneur that has no life. So if a lifestyle business (probably by definition) then means that I'm an entrepreneur that has a life AND a startup, two questions: A. Why is there such a negative bent on lifestyle business? Oh, so you're JUST going to run/have a lifestyle business (said with disdain); and B. Why the hell would anyone want anything else?!

Re: Please go see “Waiting for Superman” – Here’s Why:

jeremyhanks — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:19:20 -0000

Awesome! I too fall into this line of thinking: "I'm the product of public education (growing up on a farm in rural Southern Idaho" so why shouldn't that be OK now for my kids too?" But I forget my version of things that your "Appendix" brought up--the best part of this post BTW. I too was put into an accelerated program. In 5th grade. I had teachers like Mr. Waite and Mr. Reed and Mrs. Potthast that taught me computers/programming, English, and Chemistry with passion. I still remember vividly those learning experiences. I also remember vividly the teachers like Mrs. Matthews who taught French and it was such a joke. Two years of French in High School and we all learned NOTHING. So the question becomes, what's the likelihood my two kids get lucky with the right teachers or programs at the right time of their education? Or do I try to take luck out of the question for them? Appreciate you sharing your thoughts/experiences. And I can't imagine running the tech industry or companies this way. It'd be the definition of insanity. In education, has to be the same. Let's catch up these systems to at least the 21st century. The education system is based on a paradigm that's hundreds of years out-dated. Thanks for sharing!

Re: All I Can Jet (a.k.a. Social Networking anytime before circa 1994)

jeremyhanks — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:48:55 -0000

Biggest drawbacks are related to flight routes. Jet Blue only flies to Long Beach and NYC from SLC, so you have to get creative in getting to places, which means longer travel times, etc. But for a fixed flying fee, can't be beat. Yep, you are guaranteed a seat. They will let AYCJ passengers book to the last avail seat on any given flight. But flights can sell out. If you wanted to do it for personal and not business, then it'd be really fun as Jet Blue has tons of flights to the Caribbean from the east coast.

Re: Mile High Club and In-N-Out Project Report

jeremyhanks — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:36:12 -0000

Delta. Yeah, I'm going to look for it now when I fly. I wish they could make it work on International flights, that'd be AWESOME!

Re: Throw The Bums Out

jeremyhanks — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:59:09 -0000

Totally agree. Also think though that some of the structural frameworks our government is based on (two-party system, no term limits in many cases, etc.) create an environment were we'll enter a perpetual cycle of unhappy voters wanting change throwing the bums out to be replaced by new bums as we have a system that supports bums. It's like changing the mgt team at a company looking for improvement when you should have just let it die since some fundamental foundation at the company was the flaw.

Re: Most Startups Should be Deer Hunters

jeremyhanks — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:42:48 -0000

AMEN! I've been living this with my company Doba for the past 7 years. We've been hunting rabbits like wild, being distracted by a couple of elephants, all the while hoping and praying and trying like hell to figure out how to bag a couple of deer and scale it. Super thoughts!

Re: Deploying social software in universities: go broad then deep

jeremyhanks — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:09:41 -0000

Great overview, looking forward to talking about it more, but on this statement: "deliver deep value by following up with local champions [deans, teachers, students] who want to invest time and effort in more robust, group-specific forms of collaboration."

Focus on the students. I can tell you have being involved with this new combined Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, Deans and Teachers just move paralyzingly slow on things. They're stuck in an educational system/world that is based on frameworks and mindsets from over 100 yrs ago. Get the students to champion this, ignore the institution side. Otherwise, it's not going to be an uphill battle, it'll feel like a completely vertical climb. ;)

Re: Ten Thoughts On The President's Speech Last Night

jeremyhanks — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:27:10 -0000

Exactly. It's a sense of entitlement. Drive the whole mentality of "where's my bailout" that I'm seeing more and more. Compared to the rest of the world, Americans are very spoiled, and it seems lately we're acting more and more like the brats in that cliche.