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53 weeks ago
Justin Mares
I am a college sophomore studying marketing and finance at the University of Pittsburgh. I am interested in working with entrepreneurs, freelancers and startups this summer in order to gain some experience. If anyone is interested in working with me please send me an email. I am located in the Philadelphia area. If not interested but have other suggestions as to how I can gain experience working with entrepreneurs, please let me know. Thanks!
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Justin Mares:
I would like to do something with internet marketing. I really have no experience but am more than willing to learn and gain experience as I work ...MoreI would like to do something with internet marketing. I really have no experience but am more than willing to learn and gain experience as I work with someone. I would like to get an understanding of what skills I should learn in order to be a successful entrepreneur, as well as start to develop a personal network.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Jason Drohn:
Listen - why don't you email me at jason@dro.hn and I'll see if I can set you up with something ...MoreListen - why don't you email me at jason@dro.hn and I'll see if I can set you up with something interesting...
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Ryan Healy
What are everyone's thoughts on Bloom Energy? They've been getting some serious press with 60 Minutes and now the whole world writing about them. John Doerr says that its like the Google IPO http://tcrn.ch/9KtiuO.
It sounds like they're really on to something, of course I would hope so after raising $400 million before they even came out with a product!
102 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups and Upstarts!1 more
Jason Drohn:
I hope it's a success too. The amazing thing is that it's being beta'd commercially. If the product can fly with Google and FedEx, it's bound to ...MoreI hope it's a success too. The amazing thing is that it's being beta'd commercially. If the product can fly with Google and FedEx, it's bound to be a winner.
I for one was excited when I read about it a few weeks ago.
101 weeks ago
I for one was excited when I read about it a few weeks ago.
101 weeks ago
Jennifer Anthony:
I have no idea, but I really hope they succeed! While I was watching the co-founder/CEO on 60 minutes, I noticed his face was just lit up with ...MoreI have no idea, but I really hope they succeed! While I was watching the co-founder/CEO on 60 minutes, I noticed his face was just lit up with excitement when he spoke about the technology he is working on and his dreams for the future. It was motivating actually. :)
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Jacqueline
Hi! My name is Jacqueline and I am the founder of
Www.Beyondbeautifulinc.com, a skincare company dedicated to producing
Skincare that contains no toxins,additives or impurities.
The products are fabulous and everyone who tries them loves them. I am at a point where I am seeking financing but don't know where to begin. Where would a startup company with great products in a great market (but with no real financial history) begin to look for grants,loans etc?
Jason Drohn:
Thats a good question!
What city are you in? You can look at angel funding or venture capitalists - both will require an equity stake. I ...MoreThats a good question!
What city are you in? You can look at angel funding or venture capitalists - both will require an equity stake. I prefer reinvesting profits into marketing and creating 'sales systems' that grow, but that's me.
An option for marketing is to explore CPA advertising to pick up affiliates who you pay only when you sell something.. Inventory has to be up to spec though..
103 weeks ago
What city are you in? You can look at angel funding or venture capitalists - both will require an equity stake. I ...MoreThats a good question!
What city are you in? You can look at angel funding or venture capitalists - both will require an equity stake. I prefer reinvesting profits into marketing and creating 'sales systems' that grow, but that's me.
An option for marketing is to explore CPA advertising to pick up affiliates who you pay only when you sell something.. Inventory has to be up to spec though..
103 weeks ago
Devin Chasanoff
Does anyone know any good resources to find the going rates for CTO's for a startup website? My site is called theNew2Do.com http://thenew2do.com, but we outsourced the site development so far, just to give an idea of what were working with (not a plug!) Any advice will help!!
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Devin Chasanoff:
Thanks for all of the kind words and advice everyone. Interviewing people for the CTO position now, but if things don't pan out, I'll be sure to ...MoreThanks for all of the kind words and advice everyone. Interviewing people for the CTO position now, but if things don't pan out, I'll be sure to get back in touch with you.
And Ryan, we're just being funded internally for now. Haven't really sought out vc funding yet, but probably will within the next 3-9 months.
102 weeks ago
And Ryan, we're just being funded internally for now. Haven't really sought out vc funding yet, but probably will within the next 3-9 months.
102 weeks ago
Adam Toren
Jason, thanks for the message. Glad you like the Kidpreneurs book idea! I hope that we are able to share our entrepreneurial stories and lessons with as many kids as we can! Cheers!
Jason Drohn:
That sounds good to me! It'll be a lot different landscape when those kids grow up though.. 3D televisions and touch screen countertops... I ...MoreThat sounds good to me! It'll be a lot different landscape when those kids grow up though.. 3D televisions and touch screen countertops... I don't know if we'll even have cash! It'll all be wireless :0)
105 weeks ago
105 weeks ago
Jason Drohn
Don't know if it's already been mentioned, but "Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior" was a great book.
105 weeks ago from Book Shelf
Lori Fagerholm:
Ever check out "Stumbling on Happiness" by Daniel Gilbert? Another cool book on why we do what we do.
103 weeks ago
103 weeks ago
Clare Joyce:
There are a lot of interesting books about human irrationality, particularly from the Behavioral Economics perspective. I'd recommend The ...MoreThere are a lot of interesting books about human irrationality, particularly from the Behavioral Economics perspective. I'd recommend The Irrational Economist or Dan Ariely's Predictably Irrational.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Jason Drohn
Got any book recommendations? I'm almost done with 'Sway: The Irresistable Pull of Irrational Behavior' and need something new to read. Any thoughts?
Janet Rolsma:
I liked "Black Swan" and "The Drunkards Walk". Both are good things to keep in mind when doing risk planning.
105 weeks ago
105 weeks ago
Devin Chasanoff:
I loved Paul Hawken's "Growing a Business". I think it's a must read for any entrepreneur. Hawken also happens to be a writer, which makes the ...MoreI loved Paul Hawken's "Growing a Business". I think it's a must read for any entrepreneur. Hawken also happens to be a writer, which makes the book a very enjoyable read.
104 weeks ago
104 weeks ago
Adam Toren
Quick intro: Adam Toren, Love Entrepreneurship! Co-founded the largest community online for Entrepreneurs to help them start, manage and grow Successful Business Ventures! http://YoungEntrepreneur.com
Recently released a book (that we wished we had as kids for ages 6-13) called: Kidpreneurs (http://Kidpreneurs.org) Entrepreneurship for Kids! Fuel a child’s desire to get involved in business early by stoking curiosity in simple, engaging, creative, and safe ways. Nice to meet you all!
Ed Barrientos:
Great meeting you Adam! The Kidpreneurs book sounds brilliant! This type of book or at least the subject matter should be taught in our schools ...MoreGreat meeting you Adam! The Kidpreneurs book sounds brilliant! This type of book or at least the subject matter should be taught in our schools today. Will definitely check out both the book and the YoungEntrepreur site (although I may be too old to be considered a young entrepreneur:))
105 weeks ago
105 weeks ago
Jason Drohn:
Hey Adam! The Kidpreneurs book sounds awesome. You know - I remember reading a book when I was probably 8 that talked about making money by ...MoreHey Adam! The Kidpreneurs book sounds awesome. You know - I remember reading a book when I was probably 8 that talked about making money by starting a lawn mowing business.. Maybe that's what jump started my entrepreneurial spirit~
105 weeks ago
105 weeks ago
Jason Drohn
What are your thoughts on list building? What works? What are some best practices?
Jason Drohn
Anyone have any awesome tweets that get great clickthrough rates? Thought maybe we could all share and build on...
Jon Bishop:
Also check out some of Dan Zarrella's work MoreAlso check out some of Dan Zarrella's work http://danzarrella.com ... great source for "most retweeted words", "best URL shortener, etc
125 weeks ago
125 weeks ago
Jon Bishop
Here is an assortment of free tools I use for social media monitoring/measurement http://bit.ly/2cr0aY
Jason Drohn:
I agree. I've used Radian6 a few times for clients and it rocks - it's sooo expensive though.
125 weeks ago
125 weeks ago
Ed Barrientos
Great insight on new breed of Super Angel Investors: http://bit.ly/1If7tj
Jason Drohn
If there's one burning question in your mind about starting a business - what is it? We'll get a teleclass together where we can answer 'em
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Alexa Johnson
The other day I was channel surfing and found MacGyver reruns. It was really exciting.
Chris Paugh
Can't wait for Fringe & 24 to start up again!!
Jason Drohn:
Dodm
Didn't really get into Fringe. 24 though.... That's a different story.
125 weeks ago
125 weeks ago
Jason Drohn
I am really looking forward to the White Collar and House should be cool too.. Working my way through 24 now!
Jillian D Morley
Reading *Groundswell* and "Social Media Marketing An Hour A Day*. So far, liking *Groundswell* more. Thoughts?
Jason Drohn:
Haven't read many social media books. I thought about writing one but I think everyone is right now...
125 weeks ago
125 weeks ago
Michelle N Morgan
Here is an article discussing various perspective on ROI when it comes social media: http://www.socialmediatoday.com/SMC/119641
Jason Drohn:
that's a nice find. I don't think we can measure ROI just yet because of 'the life of a customer' trends. repeat business is beautiful!
125 weeks ago
125 weeks ago
Ed Park
Any recommendations for hosted web content management tools with social capabilities and a free trial? What are people using?
Jason Drohn:
Hey Ed! Can you give some specifics of what you're looking for so I can make an informed recommendation?
125 weeks ago
125 weeks ago
Bret Bernhoft
I have been a my business for the past year or so and am loving every minute of it!
Jason Drohn
First up - anyone have a product or a website that needs promoted? I'm up for a challenge...
Amber Shah:
I'm currently working on ContentFeast.com. I've got a couple of bigger projects down the pipline, heading over to the forums now ...
136 weeks ago
136 weeks ago
Mike Valera:
Just launched our service about a week or so ago and could use some promotions help :) MoreJust launched our service about a week or so ago and could use some promotions help :) http://www.myvoxtopia.com Send me your info.
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Amber Shah
Hey, I like the idea of this group. You can find out more about me (and my "shotgun startups") here: whoisambershah.com. See ya around!
Jason Drohn:
Very nice Amber! Thanks for joining! I'm looking forward to seeing what we can do in here..
136 weeks ago
136 weeks ago
Jason Drohn
Still playing with this group thing! What kind of 'events' should we have? Group phone call?
Jason Drohn
Introduce yourself and what you're all about. I can't wait to hear!
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