Disagreeing With 37Signals #2: Opinionated vs. Stubborn Software
May 4, 2006
This is the second in a series of articles taking a look at 37signals and more specifically, their book Getting Real As I’ve said before, I mostly like what the 37signals folks have…
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No Angels In The Outfield: Why Angel Investors Invest Locally
#HappyInvestor May 3, 2006
One of the common questions I get from entrepreneurs located outside the U.S. is how to attract angel investments from U.S. investors for their startups. Unfortunately, the answer is…
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Successful Selling Tips for the Technically Gifted
May 3, 2006
Disclaimer: I’m not a sales person – and I don’t play one on TV. So, in case you’re wondering what qualifies a technology guy like me to offer advice on sales, my only response is…
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Announcing the OnStartups Forums: An Alternative to Business Of Software (BoS)
May 1, 2006
To the software entrepreneurs of the world: Like many of you, I’m an avid reader and participant in the Business Of Software (BoS) forum. If you have not checked it out, I encourage…
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Microsoft vs. Google: Who Is The Better Choice For Developers?
May 1, 2006
I’ve been reading some very interesting posts regarding the battle between Microsoft and Google. This is the most interesting battle I’ve seen in quite a while. So, the question for…
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Launching The HubSpot Blog
May 1, 2006
Generally speaking, I like to keep this site “commercial free” (in the sense that I try not to promote specific products or companies). However, today, I need to make an exception.…
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MSN Search vs. Google: Does Microsoft Like You More Than Google Too?
April 29, 2006
I’m having a strange occurrence that I can’t quite figure out, so I thought I’d blog about it and see if you have some ideas. If you’re anything like me, then every now and then you…
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Startup Reality Distortion #4: Flickr, MySpace and Others Did It, So You Can Too
April 28, 2006
One of the pieces of advice I’ve given my youngest brother lately (who is still very early in his career) goes something like this: “Someone will win the lottery tomorrow, just not…
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Startup Hiring #2: Dealing With The Dating Period
April 26, 2006
My last article titled “Startup Hiring: Why You Should Date Before You Get Married” generated a fair amount of interest – and controversy. It actually broke my personal record in…
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Startup Hiring: Why You Should Date Before Getting Married
April 24, 2006
Most entrepreneurs, when asked, will tell you that hiring the “right people” is one of the most important things they do for their companies. However, what many entrepreneurs won’t…
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The Free Software Debate: Businesses vs. Projects
April 21, 2006
I’ve had a significant response (both positive and negative) to my prior article: “Giving Software Away For Free” so I think it is time to elaborate on some of that original thinking…
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