Dick Costolo has an interesting post on how and what to measure when creating metrics to judge company progress. It also spawned a few interesting comments … including the argument that measurement doesn’t work.
“We don’t even have to really debate whether or not people can start web companies in a variety of places,” Brian Oberkirch says, “but how do you do it when you are not in a place like the Bay Area?” That’s the topic of discussion in the latest Disruptive Dialogue. (Click here to listen to…
William Beutler is the founder of Beutler Ink, a social media content agency that specializes in visual storytelling and content marketing. He’s done work for companies like Google, Verizon, and the NBA, to name just a few. For much of the past decade, he has been active as an editor of Wikipedia. And he recently co-authored…
The following is a transcript of a Conversation with Doug Haslam that aired on May 19, 2009. (Click here to listen to the Conversation.) Chip Griffin: My guest today is Doug Haslam. He is with Shift Communications but today I’m talking to him not about his professional life but about some charitable work that he’s…
Don Dodge shares a lot of great angel investing data in a detailed post worth reading if you are on either side of the investing/entrepreneur fence. A highlight: The Angel Capital Association did a survey of its members and got data on 590 deals that achieved an “exit”. 47% lost money 26% returned 1X to…
Jim Horton has written a thoughtful paper on “engagement” in the blogosphere. No, not the precursor to marital bliss, this is an analysis of what the term means for blogosphere bliss for PR practitioners and marketers. He includes descriptions of the ranges of people involved in writing and reading blogs (Engaged, Information Seekers, Aware, and…
Many bits and bytes have been spilled over the past few days about how to curb costs and get the most out of your startup team. The never-shy Jason Calacanis launched the discussion when he rattled off a series of tips for startups to make money, including some controversial ones like firing non-workaholics, buying an…