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Re: Twitter List iPhone Apps

andyswan — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:50:46 -0000

It's a really good idea. It's all marketing/packaging/sales at that point, as the underlying value (the list) is easily replicable by anyone for free.

Sounds like someone from the fragrance industry could make a killing here :)

Re: Social Recruiting

andyswan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:05:01 -0000

Once again, "social media" is proven to be a tool that can be used to lever proven, timeless best-practices.

Re: Selfish generousity, or the value of n+1

andyswan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:43:34 -0000

I'm going to need more info on this place so that I can make it a stop next week!

Check out 99designs.com for logo....you'll have 100 options and revisions in 3 days

Re: Selfish generousity, or the value of n+1

andyswan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:41:27 -0000

Sorry I just missed them....will find and approve. Guess I need to turn disqus loose and you need to register with disqus (I have to approve all non-registered comments)

Sorry

Re: Tracked.com Gets More Social

andyswan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:19:38 -0000

Agree that's best long term plan...I guess my thinking was more "until you get there".

In any event my main point is "I'm glad I registered because now I get it and like it!"

Re: Tracked.com Gets More Social

andyswan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:11 -0000

Totally agree....it's just a large value gap between "registered" and "visitor" right now....and I don't think it does you guys justice. What you've created is awesome, but you're not selling it right now.

Just my opinion...keep up the good work!

Re: Tracked.com Gets More Social

andyswan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:44:28 -0000

Cool and really a great widget.

It'll never be Yahoo Finance and surely that's not what they're trying to be (who needs another data/content dump?).....but a "wannabe Google finance" is what I hear/see. And it's a shame....

If I was in charge of tracked, the first thing I'd do is turn the homepage into a landing page and get people to sign up before they do anything. The experience if you aren't signed up is horrible (and likely causing bad first impressions), and the experience if you are signed up is really very good and pretty cool.

I really think all they need is a page "Tracked lets you track the people and companies that matter to you and your business. Start tracking in 30 seconds....GO".

Re: Conferences (continued)

andyswan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:20:14 -0000

Little known fact.....that historical statement was followed by " but I know I know more than your dumbass!" (high-five)

Re: Startup Ecosystems Take Time

andyswan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:44:31 -0000

We can all agree on that. The nycers are slow boiled frogs in a verrrrry addictive and interesting pot. Its only shocking to those of us from flyover....and we embrace that with the same ferver as nycers jusifiably defend their turf :)

Re: Conferences (continued)

andyswan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:05:02 -0000

Agree with your premise and spirit but the days of ignorant consumers are, unfortunately, far from gone. Baby steps.

Re: Conferences (continued)

andyswan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:55:31 -0000

Shana your entire first paragraph could be in reference to any of the "G20" just as much as it is to social-web startups....it's a new world of fiat currency everywhere!

Re: Leading to great things….

andyswan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:33:44 -0000

A good point

Re: Leading to great things….

andyswan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:27:46 -0000

And he held off Iran with those weapons. Perhaps we escaped with the lesser
of two evils there. We will never know for sure.

Re: A story of “launch” disaster….fast-food style

andyswan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:37:50 -0000

Ha nice

Re: Leading to great things….

andyswan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:06:27 -0000

I remain optimistic that the elites in the Senate will value their jobs
more....

Re: Selfish generousity, or the value of n+1

andyswan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:18:59 -0000

Nice

Re: Selfish generousity, or the value of n+1

andyswan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:18:25 -0000

Well that's just insulting

Re: Selfish generousity, or the value of n+1

andyswan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:35:43 -0000

Good point

Re: Selfish generousity, or the value of n+1

andyswan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:58:15 -0000

Agreed....but in both events, n+1 is more likely to result in less bread given than n+1.

Re: Selfish generousity, or the value of n+1

andyswan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:48:54 -0000

Gotcha....probably one of your Ie5 settings :)

Re: Selfish generousity, or the value of n+1

andyswan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:47:12 -0000

I like to preemptively ask for more, become the hero of the table, and wait for the hot ones to come out, letting the original "lucky roll" at least make it back to the kitchen as he had seen so many +1s before him...

Re: Selfish generousity, or the value of n+1

andyswan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:29:17 -0000

Even better....brilliant viral marketing. "we were at dinner and the rolls were so good a fight broke out over the last one!"

Re: Selfish generousity, or the value of n+1

andyswan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:23:00 -0000

Explain the ibc disqus fear-mongering campaign!

Re: Startup Ecosystems Take Time

andyswan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:43:51 -0000

Nick....I agree with you. On the flip side of the coin though, I can tell you that NYC is an extraordinarily tough sell for people outside of the city to move into. While most of us LOVE the city, there are valid reasons for the flight from NYC's income and capital confiscation policies that are doubly impactful on those who are looking at stepping into the mess...

Re: Bricklayer or Cathedral Architect?

andyswan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:33:10 -0000

LOL