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5 Lessons from My LA Startup Weekend Experience (Aug 2011)
It has all the makings of a great party… loud music, loud people, all the tech gear you can think of, food, beer, movies, more men than women (good for me!), frantic atmosphere, cameras, video recorders, and a whole lot of fun. But, instead of being a raging night, it was 2.5 days of everyone hustling to make the next great company. Friday Startup Weekend kicks off on Friday night with everyone pitching their ideas rapid-fire style. 60 seconds is all you have and yes, there is a timer ticking. 34 pitches later, it was time to vote. 12 (or was it 14?) ideas made the cut and teams began forming. Developers were in high demand, especially iOS devs and common web...
Read MoreToddler Train Crash
Train Game for Kids – iPhone & iPad App Do you have a toddler that loves trains and playing on your iPhone/iPad? Then imagine your toddler playing with trains and learning while you get stuff done. At least, that’s what I envisioned when my 2 year-old little brother wanted to play a train game on my iPhone. But all the games out there were really complicated and I found myself right next to him trying to figure them out myself! That wouldn’t do! So along with my friend Richard, I created Toddler Train Crash. Update: It is available in the iTunes store! You can also check out the website…...
Read MoreJust a Few of Us (JAFOU)
Just a Few of Us is a startup that I’m founding along with a business partner. I’m the technologist and she’s the business. For all the details and to sign up for the beta, visit...
Read MoreShare a Smile
Why Share a Smile? Lots of reasons. A smile spreads joy. A smile can lift your spirits. A smile makes your eyes crinkle up around the corners and that is cute! A smile tells someone that you care about them. A smile is a small gift. A smile can make people wonder what you’re up to. A smile may extend an offer of friendship. A smile can heal. A smile can make someone laugh, especially a goofy one. A smile is...
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