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Re: What’s Next for Me: Empire State of Mind

GeorgeGSmithJr — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:59:58 -0000

Thank you! If you're in Boulder - stop by the Rio from 5:30-7:30. I'll be there saying some goodbyes.

Re: What’s Next for Me: Empire State of Mind

nancyjc — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:55:09 -0000

George - Wishing you all the best in your new ventures! No doubt you'll kick it on a professional front and what an adventure lies before you to create a life in NY! Will miss having you around Boulder, but look forward to hearing all about what will be going on in your new world. Here's to you and your success!

Re: Innovate, Iterate and then Innovate Again

micah — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:46:05 -0000

Nacyjc,

Thanks. I think that often young companies focus on the volume of
innovations versus the quality. At the same time, its a real balancing
act. Look at FriendFeed. They innovated early, and now are just
iterating on their basic concept. Their competitor SocialThing focused
on some early innovations, but then disappeared off the face of the
earth. The only thing I can think of is that they are back "in the
lab" coming up with new innovations, while their current feature set
and community languishes.

Innovate, Iterate then Innovate again, really successful companies do
this again and again.

Good luck!

Re: Innovate, Iterate and then Innovate Again

nancyjc — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:40:50 -0000

Micah -

Dave and I have been discussing this very topic of late. How does a young company with a hot technology AND a customer base leverage that customer community to make the right choices in moving the product / solution forward.

The cool and groovy enhancements can be bright shiny objects that distract from building upon current success to gain market share / adoption and grow the business.

You captured it - if you have a customer base - listen to the collective voice, make decisions that will create loyalty and keep you ahead of the pack.

Cool post.