Here’s a short (and by no means a complete) list of 10 articles by startup luminaries, such as Paul Graham, that encapsulate the art of the startup. Most of these were published during 2009 and are educational and full of practical tips. Read More »
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Common scalability-related failures include thinking scalability is just about technology, inappropriate use of databases, and more. Here are the 10 most common scalability killers that we see, particularly in early stage startups — and the ones we believe are the most important to avoid. Read More »
Google’s array of search product announcements today were impressive, but not unheard of. Imagine how many startup CEOs are at this very moment drafting blog posts welcoming the monolith to their territory and spinning competition from Mountain View as a good thing. Read More »
While some could argue that a free and open Internet means less regulation and oversight, my experience leads me to believe that an Internet that encourages innovation and startups is one that supports net neutrality. Unless it’s enforced, capitalism on the Internet is in serious jeopardy. Read More »
We’re at an odd time in the technology industry. While there’s bound to be some pre-holiday layoffs around the corner, it shouldn’t be like the carnage of last winter. The market wreck isn’t over, yet new venture deals have been coming across our desk in droves. Read More »
Join us for breakfast on Dec. 3 as we bring together experts from the world of web infrastructure and ask them to outline best options for startups. We’ll discuss future trends of platforms and new options for startups as the concepts behind hosting evolve. Read More »
Two gloomy reports were released yesterday that may have some startups questioning their fundraising chances over the near term. The National Venture Capital Association issued returns data showing lousy results and said the industry should expect more of the same over the next few … Read More »
This year, I had the opportunity to serve as a mentor at Seedcamp. I hear pitches from wanna-be startups all the time in Silicon Valley, but the teams in London were different; the entrepreneurial dreamers that I met there typically had letters like … Read More »
Joost, a much-vaunted online video startup, has announced that it will offer a white-label video hosting platform, thus entering a crowded market littered with the carcasses of other failed video hosts. As someone who has followed Joost from its very inception, I’m amazed at how badly … Read More »
In 1964, Justice Potter Stewart, who was having difficulty explaining what exactly he meant by “hard-core” pornography, famously said, “I shall not today attempt further to define the kinds of material I understand to be embraced…but I know it when I see it.” When … Read More »
Microsoft said Friday that more than 12,000 startups have joined its BizSpark initiative, a six-month-old effort aimed at fostering new software companies by providing applications and support. The disclosure comes on the heels of a speech earlier this week from Microsoft CEO Steve … Read More »
Qualcomm Ventures, the strategic capital arm of the wireless chip powerhouse, has unveiled its QPrize competition, which will award up to $550,000 to four startups from around the world. The competition is open to startups with business plans related to wireless technology in areas … Read More »
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