Update: Nailed it! http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/09/feds-butterfly-labs-mined-bitcoins-on-customers-boxes-before-shipping/ So, I’m sure that by now you’ve read at least a little about Bitcoin. I’ve largely … Learn more
Money Printing Machines for Sale, Only $30,000
04.15.2013, No Comments, Business, Investing, Journal, Tech, by jeff.I was having lunch with some middle manager friends of mine at one of the companies I’ve worked for and … Learn more
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I am thinking of writing a CTO guide for early stage startups[1] and entrepreneurs. There are tons of people walking around with big ideas, but don’t know how to implement them. Many of these people have a good mind for problem solving and understanding complex logic, but are missing some critical piece of the puzzle that would enable them to be a very effective technical co-founder or CTO. To be a stud tech-cofounder you need … Learn more
TL;DR? – Yes, yes it is. But how about changing your business model? Please read on. I was reading this … Learn more
I decided to write this because I see two basic camps forming when it comes to the idea of creating … Learn more
To the casual outside observer, AKA me, entering into small-scale retail sales is an intriguing opportunity. We all live in a retail … Learn more
Why I’m Doing the Shopify “Build-A-Business” Competition
07.10.2012, 1 Comment, Business, Tech, by jeff.I signed up with Shopify today to enter their Build-A-Business competition. Why Not? The first reason is because… why not? … Learn more
Kickstarter, My First Impression (the consumer perspective)
07.09.2012, No Comments, Business, Journal, Reviews, Tech, by jeff.Been meaning to spend a little more time researching kickstarter, so here goes. I went to kickstarter.com and I’m greeted … Learn more
Direct Connect & The Power of Giving People What They Want
07.05.2012, No Comments, Business, Tech, by jeff.This is the story of my first encounter with giving people what they want, marketing, the power of exponential growth, and providing the best service. It is also the story of how I learned to not depend on infrastructure that was controlled by people whose goals were not aligned with mine. Learn more
(This is a popular article from my old blog. Given that about 200 people a month come to this guide … Learn more