Comments on: Sean “wild boy” Parker Returns http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/ Tracking the Internet Evolution Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:45:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Crowdfunding and Peace Corps « Friends & RPCVs of Guyana http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-239552 Crowdfunding and Peace Corps « Friends & RPCVs of Guyana Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:05:06 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-239552 <p>[...] Partner of the Founders Fund.  Wondeful things are sure to come from the Causes app as Mr. Parker never ceases to amaze.  From Om Malik: “We want people to be able to leverage the online groups (and causes) and also [...]</p> [...] Partner of the Founders Fund.  Wondeful things are sure to come from the Causes app as Mr. Parker never ceases to amaze.  From Om Malik: “We want people to be able to leverage the online groups (and causes) and also [...]

]]> By: NPO2.cn » 網路慈善公益，我為人人人人不為我？(转载) http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93389 NPO2.cn » 網路慈善公益，我為人人人人不為我？(转载) Tue, 22 May 2007 14:29:06 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93389 <p>[...] 最近，慈善網路創業在美國又因為一則消息而紅了起來，這則消息先由GigaOm率先披露，接著是TechCrunch、VentureBeat、ValleyWag然後GigaOm自己跟著熱烈討論，原來，曾參與Napster、Plaxo、Facebook創辦、現年才27歲的知名連續創業家Sean Parker，最近一年時間都花在他自己準備開設的公益型的秘密創業點子「Project Agape」，希望利用他從前成功參與創立的這些網站所學到的「細菌般的感染法」來運用在慈善、公益、社會活動。Agape並不是第一個被這些部落客稱為「很酷」的慈善網站點子，之前早已有Kiva.org讓網友直接借錢給非洲某位小本創業家（或許他只需要100美元買兩頭牛），另外還有DonorsChoose.org讓公立學校老師們為班級的某些專案作小額募款，捐款人自行選班捐款；SixDegrees提供公益的widget，JustGive.org提供「非捐錢」之外的選擇，Change.org則鼓勵網友將他們的公益想法提出（並接受相關廣告洗禮）。如果將這些點子一語蔽之，通通一句話歸為「社會創業家」或「慈善點子」，就真的太可惜了。仔細觀賞這些慈善型的網站點子，會發現它們其實為行之百年的老慈善產業，做了一個前所未有的新畫分。 [...]</p> [...] 最近，慈善網路創業在美國又因為一則消息而紅了起來，這則消息先由GigaOm率先披露，接著是TechCrunch、VentureBeat、ValleyWag然後GigaOm自己跟著熱烈討論，原來，曾參與Napster、Plaxo、Facebook創辦、現年才27歲的知名連續創業家Sean Parker，最近一年時間都花在他自己準備開設的公益型的秘密創業點子「Project Agape」，希望利用他從前成功參與創立的這些網站所學到的「細菌般的感染法」來運用在慈善、公益、社會活動。Agape並不是第一個被這些部落客稱為「很酷」的慈善網站點子，之前早已有Kiva.org讓網友直接借錢給非洲某位小本創業家（或許他只需要100美元買兩頭牛），另外還有DonorsChoose.org讓公立學校老師們為班級的某些專案作小額募款，捐款人自行選班捐款；SixDegrees提供公益的widget，JustGive.org提供「非捐錢」之外的選擇，Change.org則鼓勵網友將他們的公益想法提出（並接受相關廣告洗禮）。如果將這些點子一語蔽之，通通一句話歸為「社會創業家」或「慈善點子」，就真的太可惜了。仔細觀賞這些慈善型的網站點子，會發現它們其實為行之百年的老慈善產業，做了一個前所未有的新畫分。 [...]

]]> By: Anon http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93387 Anon Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:38:11 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93387 <p>"Silicon Valley insiders"? This was announced at a public event at Stanford on February 15h.</p> “Silicon Valley insiders”? This was announced at a public event at Stanford on February 15h.

]]> By: Project Agape: Sean Parker To Apply Virality To Altruism http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93388 Project Agape: Sean Parker To Apply Virality To Altruism Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:14:28 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93388 <p>[...] Agape is still under a heavy cloak of secrecy (Om Malik first got wind of the new venture a week and a half ago), although I was able to see a demo and [...]</p> [...] Agape is still under a heavy cloak of secrecy (Om Malik first got wind of the new venture a week and a half ago), although I was able to see a demo and [...]

]]> By: Rick Barber http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93386 Rick Barber Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:39:30 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93386 <p>I agree with Numair and Om, like it or not Sean Parker has a damned good eye for trends. I've often said that between this and Peter's ability to forecast commodities markets, they could run a psychic reading business.</p> I agree with Numair and Om, like it or not Sean Parker has a damned good eye for trends. I’ve often said that between this and Peter’s ability to forecast commodities markets, they could run a psychic reading business.

]]> By: Jonah http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93382 Jonah Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:16:36 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93382 <p>What, did he get kicked out of Facebook too??</p> What, did he get kicked out of Facebook too??

]]> By: Om Malik http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93381 Om Malik Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:46:53 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93381 <p>Kevin,</p> <p>why is it interesting: well whatever anyone thinks of Sean, he is a good trend spotter and is someone who has been pretty accurate in picking out what could be big next.</p> <p>Why is this news? Come on in the same way Gary Sheffield's next team is news - this is news as well.</p> Kevin,

why is it interesting: well whatever anyone thinks of Sean, he is a good trend spotter and is someone who has been pretty accurate in picking out what could be big next.

Why is this news? Come on in the same way Gary Sheffield’s next team is news - this is news as well.

]]> By: Om Malik http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93380 Om Malik Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:45:27 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93380 <p>Darius,</p> <p>it is not a case of mistaken identity. I am talking about the one who has been involved with Facebook etc.</p> <p>Hope that clarified.</p> Darius,

it is not a case of mistaken identity. I am talking about the one who has been involved with Facebook etc.

Hope that clarified.

]]> By: Uri L. http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93379 Uri L. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:16:22 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93379 <p>isn't it called "The Essembly"?</p> isn’t it called “The Essembly”?

]]> By: Darius Dunlap http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93383 Darius Dunlap Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:36:18 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93383 <p>Om, this may be a case of mistaken identity. Check out this site, by a different Sean Parker:</p> <p>http://www.teenactivist.org/</p> Om, this may be a case of mistaken identity. Check out this site, by a different Sean Parker:

(link)

]]> By: Swami http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93384 Swami Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:07:59 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93384 <p>What is this new category 'activism'? Web 2.0 and its term never end to dazzle me !!</p> What is this new category ‘activism’? Web 2.0 and its term never end to dazzle me !!

]]> By: Numair Faraz http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93385 Numair Faraz Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:26:31 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93385 <p>I was going to contribute an informative comment, but your immature and pointless graphic pretty much eliminated my desire to do so. Just sayin'.</p> <p>Oh, and Kevin Murphy -- criticism, from a guy who runs a blog called "Texturbation"? You can't possibly be serious...</p> <p>I really don't understand why all of the bloggers feel a need to paint Parker as a "bad boy." Large numbers of Silicon Valley executives could be easily labeled "alcoholic douchebags," but I don't see any of that happening ... What gives? He isn't young enough for you to hate him solely based on his age, so I'm thinking it's just a general desire to find some sort of tabloid-type story to increase the traffic?</p> I was going to contribute an informative comment, but your immature and pointless graphic pretty much eliminated my desire to do so. Just sayin’.

Oh, and Kevin Murphy — criticism, from a guy who runs a blog called “Texturbation”? You can’t possibly be serious…

I really don’t understand why all of the bloggers feel a need to paint Parker as a “bad boy.” Large numbers of Silicon Valley executives could be easily labeled “alcoholic douchebags,” but I don’t see any of that happening … What gives? He isn’t young enough for you to hate him solely based on his age, so I’m thinking it’s just a general desire to find some sort of tabloid-type story to increase the traffic?

]]> By: Kevin Murphy http://gigaom.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93378 Kevin Murphy Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:06:52 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/sean-parker-new-startup/#comment-93378 <p>Why is this news, Om?</p> <p>This insignificant little git is of no more interest than being an also-ran in three badly failed start-ups.</p> <p>That's hardly a qualification for coverage by a serious news organization.</p> <p>Just by covering this idiot, you're endorsing a non-entity, because he has certain keywords on his resume.</p> <p>Being a "bad boy" is not interesting. Anybody can be a "bad boy". Invite me to your next party and I promise I will be a bigger cock than any Napster-founding tosser could ever manage.</p> <p>Rise above. Cover interesting. Not cocks.</p> <p>Kev</p> Why is this news, Om?

This insignificant little git is of no more interest than being an also-ran in three badly failed start-ups.

That’s hardly a qualification for coverage by a serious news organization.

Just by covering this idiot, you’re endorsing a non-entity, because he has certain keywords on his resume.

Being a “bad boy” is not interesting. Anybody can be a “bad boy”. Invite me to your next party and I promise I will be a bigger cock than any Napster-founding tosser could ever manage.

Rise above. Cover interesting. Not cocks.

Kev

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