Comments on: Introducing, Boston Start-Ups with Hispanito http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/ Tracking the Internet Evolution Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:49:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Tom OKeefe http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-859944 Tom OKeefe Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:35:48 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-859944 <p>It's great to see successful Boston startups! There is a lot of tech talent in this town. I've been keeping a list at http://tomokeefe.com/2008/01/28/boston-web-20-internet-startups/ which includes the upcoming http://www.bizak.com</p> It’s great to see successful Boston startups! There is a lot of tech talent in this town. I’ve been keeping a list at (link) which includes the upcoming (link)

]]> By: Martin Burns http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-453293 Martin Burns Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:38:49 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-453293 <p>I'm going to echo Francois and disagree that everyone's going to converge onto one social networking site. People are tribal in nature, and self-seperate by interests as social mediums evolve and allow for it.</p> <p>The history of the magazine industry is a pretty good parallel - look at Time magazine. At one point, it was considered to be the future model for all magazines (inclusive, pithy, and read by all). As more specialized magazines (Taekwondo Times, anyone?) emerged, that idea was shattered. We went from the idea that eveyone would be on the same subscription, sharing ths same stories and perspectives, to a much more vertical slicing by divergent interest groups.</p> <p>Sounds kinda familiar, doesn't it...?</p> I’m going to echo Francois and disagree that everyone’s going to converge onto one social networking site. People are tribal in nature, and self-seperate by interests as social mediums evolve and allow for it.

The history of the magazine industry is a pretty good parallel - look at Time magazine. At one point, it was considered to be the future model for all magazines (inclusive, pithy, and read by all). As more specialized magazines (Taekwondo Times, anyone?) emerged, that idea was shattered. We went from the idea that eveyone would be on the same subscription, sharing ths same stories and perspectives, to a much more vertical slicing by divergent interest groups.

Sounds kinda familiar, doesn’t it…?

]]> By: 8-13 Linkdump » The Progress Bar http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-446399 8-13 Linkdump » The Progress Bar Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:08:00 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-446399 <p>[...] Schiettecatte  at GigaOM will be covering the Boston startup scene. I try to write about local companies but there is simply not enough time in the [...]</p> [...] Schiettecatte  at GigaOM will be covering the Boston startup scene. I try to write about local companies but there is simply not enough time in the [...]

]]> By: Carlos de Santurde http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-438724 Carlos de Santurde Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:53:03 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-438724 <p>There is definitely a space for other "tropicalized" social network.</p> <p>The way people interact in the US is very different than the rest of the world: In Latin America for example, only 10% of the population went to college. People are expecting easy to use social networks.</p> <p>Also, people in Latin America do not travel as much as in the USA. Since their network is limited to their home town, they will not use the social networks to gather the friends they have collected around the country (like facebook users). Also, people in Latin America do not like to "manage their friendship" over the internet, they really prioritize the face-to-face.</p> <p>Many other factors makes the role of Social Network different form one region to an other.</p> <p>"Tropicalized" social networks have to understand the usage that users will make out of them, and take advantage of it.</p> There is definitely a space for other “tropicalized” social network.

The way people interact in the US is very different than the rest of the world:
In Latin America for example, only 10% of the population went to college. People are expecting easy to use social networks.

Also, people in Latin America do not travel as much as in the USA. Since their network is limited to their home town, they will not use the social networks to gather the friends they have collected around the country (like facebook users). Also, people in Latin America do not like to “manage their friendship” over the internet, they really prioritize the face-to-face.

Many other factors makes the role of Social Network different form one region to an other.

“Tropicalized” social networks have to understand the usage that users will make out of them, and take advantage of it.

]]> By: Ted Weismann http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-426853 Ted Weismann Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:05:00 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-426853 <p>I'm looking forward to your future posts, Francois. This is a subject I've written about recently, as has Scott Kirsner, who is back writing for the Boston Globe after spending two years in SF/Silicon Valley. Whether it's cultural or not, historically, there is much more focus on revenue generation and profitability in Boston. I'm hoping there are more events like Tech Cocktail Boston that bring people together more.</p> I’m looking forward to your future posts, Francois. This is a subject I’ve written about recently, as has Scott Kirsner, who is back writing for the Boston Globe after spending two years in SF/Silicon Valley. Whether it’s cultural or not, historically, there is much more focus on revenue generation and profitability in Boston. I’m hoping there are more events like Tech Cocktail Boston that bring people together more.

]]> By: Todd C http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-422832 Todd C Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:25:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-422832 <p>I would love to see more coverage on the boston startup and internet scene. There are so many great companies, and intelligent people in boston, but they seem to be so disconnected from one another.</p> <p>Looking forward to the highlighted companies.</p> I would love to see more coverage on the boston startup and internet scene. There are so many great companies, and intelligent people in boston, but they seem to be so disconnected from one another.

Looking forward to the highlighted companies.

]]> By: Tim Abbott http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-422758 Tim Abbott Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:51:09 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-422758 <p>Everyone will be on facebook or similar? Give me a break. It's like saying EVERYONE will read USA Today and we all know that's true. There are no local or regional papers or anything specialized. Guess you haven't read this on Wired about the www.cincymoms.com sucess story, http://www.wired.com/techbiz/media/magazine/15-08/ff_gannett. For non-tech social networks, I bet you will start to see tons of localization and specialization and it's merely part of what we at Noocleus Media believe as well.</p> <p>Om is good to see you covering Bean Town. Hopefully, you'll make your way down South sometime to the Silicon Peach that is Atlanta.</p> Everyone will be on facebook or similar? Give me a break. It’s like saying EVERYONE will read USA Today and we all know that’s true. There are no local or regional papers or anything specialized. Guess you haven’t read this on Wired about the (link) sucess story, (link) . For non-tech social networks, I bet you will start to see tons of localization and specialization and it’s merely part of what we at Noocleus Media believe as well.

Om is good to see you covering Bean Town. Hopefully, you’ll make your way down South sometime to the Silicon Peach that is Atlanta.

]]> By: Sagar Mohan http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-421656 Sagar Mohan Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:59:02 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-421656 <p>François, good to see Boston getting some coverage. There is a site called 93South (http://www.93south.net/) that covers a lot of the start-ups in this area. Check it out.</p> François, good to see Boston getting some coverage. There is a site called 93South (http://www.93south.net/) that covers a lot of the start-ups in this area. Check it out.

]]> By: doris cheng http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-421588 doris cheng Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:21:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-421588 <p>Hi Francois, What's created online comes to life on the cell phone. It's a snap with MobileLiving isayusay from allfocus.com, a free contacts-calendar service with online-to-mobile sync in one click. Enjoy!</p> Hi Francois,
What’s created online comes to life on the cell phone. It’s a snap with MobileLiving isayusay from allfocus.com, a free contacts-calendar service with online-to-mobile sync in one click. Enjoy!

]]> By: Somewhat Frank http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-421465 Somewhat Frank Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:03:22 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-421465 <p><strong>TECH cocktail Boston Coming Soon</strong></p> <p>TECH cocktail, the tech mixer aimed at having fun amplifying the technology signal in under served communities, is going to be stopping in its third city soon, Boston. Ironically, GigaOm recently published an article highlighting some of the startup ac...</p> TECH cocktail Boston Coming Soon

TECH cocktail, the tech mixer aimed at having fun amplifying the technology signal in under served communities, is going to be stopping in its third city soon, Boston. Ironically, GigaOm recently published an article highlighting some of the startup ac…

]]> By: First post on GigaOM « François Schiettecatte’s Blog http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-420988 First post on GigaOM « François Schiettecatte’s Blog Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:33:31 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-420988 <p>[...] my first post has just gone up. The plan is to post something new every week or [...]</p> [...] my first post has just gone up. The plan is to post something new every week or [...]

]]> By: François Schiettecatte http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-420971 François Schiettecatte Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:26:55 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-420971 <p>I disagree that 'everyone' will converge on myspace or facebook (look at the growth of Hi5), I see these social networking sites as very fluid as people will join different sites for different reasons and will very likely be on multiple sites catering to different communities with different interests. Facebook is trying to cater to that by creating groups, the problem with that approach is that it is very generic. I may be wrong here but it is not my sense that all spanish speakers are bi-lingual, and english is fast becoming the second language on the internet.</p> I disagree that ‘everyone’ will converge on myspace or facebook (look at the growth of Hi5), I see these social networking sites as very fluid as people will join different sites for different reasons and will very likely be on multiple sites catering to different communities with different interests. Facebook is trying to cater to that by creating groups, the problem with that approach is that it is very generic. I may be wrong here but it is not my sense that all spanish speakers are bi-lingual, and english is fast becoming the second language on the internet.

]]> By: François Schiettecatte http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-420957 François Schiettecatte Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:19:37 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-420957 <p>The tech cocktail even sounds interesting, I will be in town and I will attend, look forward to it.</p> The tech cocktail even sounds interesting, I will be in town and I will attend, look forward to it.

]]> By: Frank Gruber http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-420435 Frank Gruber Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:11:48 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-420435 <p>With the help of our Boston friends like Jay Meattle we are pleased to be bringing TECH cocktail to Boston. It will be out 7th TECH cocktail overall and our third city (Chicago, DC and Boston). We are looking forward to it!</p> <p>If sounds interesting to you be sure to subscribe to the TECH cocktail updates here: http://www.techcocktail.com</p> <p>Cheers, Frank Gruber Co-Founder TECH cocktail</p> With the help of our Boston friends like Jay Meattle we are pleased to be bringing TECH cocktail to Boston. It will be out 7th TECH cocktail overall and our third city (Chicago, DC and Boston). We are looking forward to it!

If sounds interesting to you be sure to subscribe to the TECH cocktail updates here:
(link)

Cheers,
Frank Gruber
Co-Founder TECH cocktail

]]> By: Tom S http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-419601 Tom S Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:02:35 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-419601 <p>Great to hear. We are in the process of reworking our site and providing a variety of tools for the small business. Angel investing right now. We are hiring. This is not a Yelp.com or Superpages. It may look like it but we are in the process of rolling out our business model to the small business community. There will be a new site in the coming months.</p> <p>Peace. TS</p> Great to hear. We are in the process of reworking our site and providing a variety of tools for the small business. Angel investing right now. We are hiring. This is not a Yelp.com or Superpages. It may look like it but we are in the process of rolling out our business model to the small business community. There will be a new site in the coming months.

Peace.
TS

]]> By: Paula http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-419259 Paula Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:31:36 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/08/04/boston-area-startups/#comment-419259 <p>Yes Carlity... get ready for a facebook dominated world, it seems that hispanics sometimes have friends outside of their ethnic group. ;)</p> Yes Carlity… get ready for a facebook dominated world, it seems that hispanics sometimes have friends outside of their ethnic group. ;)

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