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Introductions Are a Privilege Not a Right by Megan Lisa Jones
This topic is a touchy one with me so I’ll tread lightly and just list my rules with minimal commentary. The title, in my opinion, speaks for itself. 12 rules for introductions
Preparing to Raise Investment Capital: Part 5 of 5: Presenting Your Pitch to Investors
Your pitch piece has gotten past the screeners and into the hands of a real investor, and he wants you to present it to him and his partners. So, how do you present that pitch, standing in front of the folks who can sign a check? Some of my opinions are controversial, but they work.
Jason Calacanis’ Launch Reports On Yuri & Ron’s All-in: $150K to 43 YCers
I had to share today’s wonderful report from Launch on the all-over-the-map responses to Yuri Milner’s and Ron Conway’s blanket investment into this year’s Y Combinator class of incubated startups.
Is Your Social Media Working?
Businesspeople have discovered social media is a work in progress. It takes huge amounts of time — to plan, implement innovations and continuously fine-tune – to succeed. Here’s a surprise in social media best-practices: To lay a solid foundation for success, save time and money for the long-term by making certain all phases of your operation are ready. That includes bricks and mortar.
Facebook Flexes Lobbying Muscle in California Legislature
Facebook has further sought to protect itself, not only from competitor sites, but from the US government itself by using its resources to squash a recently proposed bill in the California state legislature.
Wikipedia Turns 10
Celebrating its 10th anniversary as a larger-than-life online, joint collaborated encyclopedia, Wikipedia is embracing its survival of the dot com bust and boom. Starting as nothing more than a non-profit, communal effort, Wikipedia has expanded into one of the largest collectivized sources of data and information that man has ever known–and we’re the reason for it all.
Must-Haves for Safe and Comfortable Travel
Before you jet off for your next great adventure, be sure that you prepare yourself by packing a few travel essentials to make your trip a little safer and more comfortable. Roughing it does not mean you have to sacrifice basic safety.
Organize Your Workspace for the New Year
Whether you’re inspired by a resolution or your co-worker’s impeccable office, the new year is a great opportunity to organize your workspace.
Thoughts On the Media Industry by Megan Lisa Jones
People are social creatures; blockbusters and the mass market will continue to exist as people want to have common discussion topics.
Venture Capitalists Get Optimistic Again in 2011: News from Chairing the Venture Panel at the January Consumer Electronics Show
Although the competition for funding is still tough, valuations are rising and venture capitalists say they are optimistic for 2011. Why?
Man Uses Groupon To Propose Marriage
Knowing that proposing marriage is always a risky ordeal, a Cincinnati man decided to take himself out of the equation and declare his hope for undying love to his dearest through a new method: Groupon.
Tips to Remember When Buying Snow Boots
Snowboarding boots are not only essential for snowboarding because they connect your body to your board via bindings but, how well the boot fits affect will how well you are able to perform on the slopes.
Simple Tips to Help Avoid Dry Winter Skin
Winter is here and if you’re anything like me then you are experiencing some really dry skin. Dry skin is a very common problem in the winter because the humidity is low and the wind easily dries and chaps.
Fun Ways Your Kids Can Enjoy the Snow
Winter is here and what better way to enjoy the snowy outdoors than with fun winter activities you can enjoy with your kids!
Skiing Essentials to Keep You Warm On the Slopes
The winter is a wonderful time for playing in the snow, carving up mountains on your snowboard and drinking hot cocoa next to a fire. Staying warm is essential to having fun in the snow.
Staying UV Protected On the Slopes
The snow can also reflect 85 percent of these dangerous ultraviolet rays. This combination makes it shockingly likely that you’ll suffer from a painful sunburn if you don’t take protective measures.
5 Ski/Snowboard Essentials for Your Car
You’d better double check that you have these five snow essentials for your car or your ideal winter trip may end as quickly as it began.
Decorate Your Office!
Sitting in an office 9-5 may be exciting for some, but for most workers, cubicle life can get pretty boring and dull. To avoid falling into this mindset, try livening up your office with decorations.
Tools for Monitoring Your Child’s Safety Online
In a world where networks like Facebook are seeking more and more information that is generally reserved for your private life, it’s important to keep your children safe while still allowing them to explore the world of social networking and online interaction.
Google Releases 2010 Internet Zeitgeist List
Google's list of the top trends of 2010