- New job post: Senior PHP Developer / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, Canada: Client of Gross… http://bit.ly/c8G0GL #
- congrats @wellca RT @startupcfo: RT @aliasaria: Biggest day of sales in Well.ca history was yesterday. Go team. Nice work Well.ca! #
- I'm checked out too RT @shap I'm out. Have a good weekend! #retail #therapy #patiofriday #
- Thanks @opushotel @fluevog new shoes acquired http://post.ly/jyJn #retail #therapy #
- Is that steal the deal ot stealth eDeal? RT @alexdao another team buying site http://stealthedeal.com #guelph #
- RT @danmartell #EmailTIp – when responding to an intro, thank the person & move them to bcc so that they're not on the ensuing convo thread. #
- In a minor car accident everyone is ok, heading to collision reporting centre #
- Accident reported this morning. Everyone just fine. GTI suffered minor damage on the drivers front tyre and quarter panel. #
- FYI if you're in a minor accident you're still obligated to report it http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/faq/vehicle.shtml#collision #collisi #
- RT @newsycombinator: Why People Are Afraid to Start a Business http://bit.ly/b2yU8k #
- RT @danmartell Lessons from raising a seed round – (BlockChalk Blog) http://bit.ly/9Y5NYX #IterateYourPitch #
- New job post: Lead Java/PHP Web Developer / Startup / Toronto, ON, Canada: Startup/Toronto, ON, CanadaRole
You wil… http://bit.ly/aOxHsX # - @jennahoff awesome. If you get to q&a asked how he liked being on the Simpson's #stephenhawking in reply to jennahoff #
- Create more value than you extract, hard but crucial RT @cdixon: Builders and extractors http://bit.ly/aMugdg #
- Holy moly 30k+ servers @facebook 570B monthly pageviews http://royal.pingdom.com/2010/06/18/the-software-behind-facebook/ #
- Venture Capital is Broken http://bit.ly/bP7w6G by @sacca "we enable startups, fuel the ambitions of entrepreneurs, help them grow as people" #
- @DavidAndGoliath so closed source =bad but iOS4 = great. Maybe it's about well designed & executed systems not open vs closed in reply to DavidAndGoliath #
- RT @PayPalx Developers: Want to speak at Innovate 2010 in Oct? Monitizing apps is the focus http://bit.ly/callforpaper for details #
- RT @byosko @Brydon @rayluk @jefftala: We have @StartupDrinksCa in every province except PEI, Manitoba & NFLD. Any volunteers? #
- Re-evaluating my view on medical ethics – "my parents had loved and looked after each other, humanly and imperfectly" http://nyti.ms/bFiHJK #
- Missing Azure for completeness of major platforms RT @timoreilly @radar: On the performance of clouds http://oreil.ly/bdEVcY by @acroll #
- @acroll @gogrid the report is excellent I was hoping for additional details but it's great #mustread for devs & ops managers in reply to acroll #
- New job post: Senior Architect & Application Developer / Confidential / Greater Toronto Area, ON, Canada: Confiden… http://bit.ly/a4muv5 #
- Nanna is watching the girls. At the movies gonna watch the A-Team. It better be a brainless romp that makes me laugh. #
- @AGORACOM @bargold A-Team was crazy fun. I don't like the crazy rapid cut action sequences but it was great on 1/2 price Tuesday in reply to AGORACOM #
- Booked a @zipcar tomorrow, made my reservation extra long to avoid a situation like the last one #baddave #late #
- "figuring out the right speed & scale of a business idea" RT @startupcfo: The Top 30 Venture Funds & The Also-Rans http://bit.ly/bAxbUM #
- @msuster depends on # of HD videos to be stored (but yes, should be fine) in reply to msuster #
- #wp7 stuff with @jwakeam @plaberge @accordionguy (@ Microsoft Canada) http://4sq.com/5isWvZ #
- @ronpiovesan @mikerhemtulla @mikef1fan A-Team was a lot of fun, not a lot of intelligence but a lot of fun, stuff blows up #
- OH @accordionguy "It's way too early, I"m not usually done throwing up at this point in the morning" #thuglife cc: @plaberge #
- @acroll WP7 is coming to Canada in time for the holidays #
- RT @rayluk: New Angel group: Hacker Angels http://bit.ly/aQliEn and http://hackerangels.com/ #angels #
- Constraints are very effective at clarifying messages RT @fredwilson: Keep your deck to six slides http://bit.ly/98hV9x #
- Interesting Tier 1: iPhone & Android; Tier 2: RIM & WP7 RT @rww: Developers Betting on Android Long-Term, Says Survey http://bit.ly/9O7edY #
- @itsdgc re: #democamp the entire point is that each region should modify it to meet their own needs, maybe someone should fly me over in reply to itsdgc #
- OH @accordionguy "urinals are more aware of your presence than most computers and mobile phones, they flush when you walk away" #sensors #
- Yikes this concerns me as I re-evaluate all of my installed apps security profiles http://bit.ly/aeWrrl #android #marketplace #security #
- RT @SeanEllis: This Compete curve suggests Foursquare has jumped the shark – I'm guessing weak PM fit: http://bit.ly/9uWHBc #
- WTF is wrong with people RT @sacca: This is the most disturbing video I have ever seen. Warning. http://bit.ly/cEmAeR #
- #g20 precautions are insane/overkill #policestate #
- I'm at Microsoft Canada (222 Bay St., Toronto Division). http://4sq.com/csrjJV #
- I'm at MSN (222 Bay St, at Wellington St, Toronto). http://4sq.com/9DVZZB #
- As should be expected RT @jaygoldman It's official: #204beech is coming down! Congrats @gteehan and family. http://bit.ly/an8xxM #
- RT @CVCACanada: Pension Funds ABP, OMERS Launch €200 Million VC Fund http://goo.gl/fb/Is1hf #
- RT @startupnorth: OMERS & ABP announce €200 Million VC Fund (€100 Million in Canada) http://bit.ly/94d1MD #
- RT @byosko @rayluk: How To Run An Early-Stage Board Meeting by @bijan http://bit.ly/djx0pX #
- New job post: Digital Analyst/Producer / inVentiv Canada / Toronto, ON, Canada: inVentiv Canada/Toronto, ON, Canad… http://bit.ly/b4bSzU #
- @aprildunford @SeanEllis overlap reduced as company grows. Wonder if there are differences in corp performance in reply to aprildunford #
- @SeanEllis @aprildunford PM Fit really changes the role of market and the movement ttroke product suites and platforms in reply to SeanEllis #
- RT @sxsw #SXSW on YouTube: On the Road with @DanMartell http://ow.ly/22UV1 #
- @aprildunford agreed post PM fit separating customer acquistion from product makes sense cc: @SeanEllis in reply to aprildunford #
Week in Review – 2010-06-18
- @ryanmckegney windows 7 after party was definitely your idea in reply to ryanmckegney #
- Hustle as Strategy http://bit.ly/aTDM4W by @eskimo_bait #hustleventures #startup #
- RT @Roebot: Official press release about Dachis Group use of MindTouch: http://bit.ly/100611_dachis #
- summer #movies Holy Rollers http://bit.ly/b4HWcM Wallstreet 2 http://bit.ly/8ZLADo The Kids are Alright http://youtu.be/bdDSqgZ87fM #
- New job post: Systems Deployment Engineer / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, Canada: Client o… http://bit.ly/9S4cSG #
- New job post: Senior Database Engineer / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, Canada: Client of G… http://bit.ly/bc4RSR #
- New job post: Principle Systems Administrator / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, Canada: Clie… http://bit.ly/bTd1No #
- RT @fredwilson: Platforms As Governments http://bit.ly/cUaxDv http://bit.ly/ctR60O #opengov #
- Happy 50th @rhh SURPRISE! http://post.ly/jJuQ #
- @rogershelps you need to fire/replace Cisco/Scientific Atlanta HD PVR is terrible, ruined F1 quals recording again cc: @ascohen @dscheinm #
- @TiffenyC both McLaren's and the red Ferrari of Eye Brow Man couldn't be happier #f1 in reply to TiffenyC #
- More Cdn startups @anamolytweets RT @startupcfo: Top 50 startups worth watching, including my friends at #Tungle http://bit.ly/9znGVR #
- RT @fastcompany Work Smart: Take Back Your Calendar with Defensive Scheduling http://bit.ly/cr3wdy #
- Wow, NYC movin' on up RT @WIREDBiz Bloomberg announces NYC medialab modeled after Stanford & MIT. Located in … downtown Brooklyn #wiredbiz #
- RT @davemcclure @jboogie: #ux and #startup porn right here: "the UX-driven startup" http://bit.ly/uxvision by @ladylexy #
- "Humanity needs heroes. Become a Spartan" http://bit.ly/9GajSR #haloreach – reminds me of Ender's Game & Starship Troopers #
- OMG Bacon & Chocolate – 1 pls RT @ambermac: Ok, trying photo again…any luck? http://twitpic.com/1wtlsh #
- Updated: Open Source Icons http://bit.ly/aHI2Xl includes web applications and some mobile icons under CC & LGPL #icons #
- RT @jsookman: New Post: The Five Whys and Three-Minute Rule for Startups http://bit.ly/d3D4nv #
- “If we were to start over today, would we build our product the same way?” RT @hnshah Pivoting http://kiss.ly/cIDxY0 by @cdixon #leanstartup #
- "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Albert Einstein #expectation #
- The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective People http://bit.ly/agSntt by @danariely #mustread #
- RT @madhava: Firefox Sync, Firefox Home for the iPhone and a peek into Mozilla's cloud strategy: http://bit.ly/aTYaXj (via @chrisblizzard) #
- @msuster been hit with WP hacks a couple of times. Requires hardening http://bit.ly/9PkhLL and make sure your all cleaned and patched up in reply to msuster #
- Missing #pptkto tonight damn these are my face #improv #
- New job post: RedDot Developer / Confidential / Mississauga, ON, Canada: Confidential/Mississauga, ON, CanadaWe ha… http://bit.ly/cU85OI #
- But how… RT @jowyang Overheard: "What's your business model?" the cool, calm response was "To make more money than we spend." *silence* #
- RT @suziedingwall: Founder revelation: some form startups b/c they're socially acceptable way to indulge gambling habit. This is not optimal #
- @boingboing covers record industry nonsense related to Canadian DCMA C-32 http://bit.ly/beib9k follow @michaelgeist http://bit.ly/cdkdxV #
- #fundraising donate what you can to http://blucier.me/c2SBJr make a donation and get @benlucier to pedal his ass off #qualityoflife #
- Reading "How does the new Hotmail Stack Up to Gmail?" http://bit.ly/cs58eY by @lifehacker + Custom Domains http://bit.ly/bECvCa #
- RT @MikeMcDerment: @FreshBooks is hiring 10+ developers: http://bit.ly/cVCYvq tell'em where you say the job posting (referral bonus) #
- Upgraded @myoptometrist @startupnorth @davidcrow to WP 3.0 #wp30 thanks @wordpress http://wp.me/p4Ez4-mg #
- RT @wordpress: Introducing WordPress 3.0, Thelonious. What are you waiting for? http://wp.me/p4Ez4-mg tip @techmeme #
- Social Media Operations Center crazy! RT @jackiehuba @benmcconnell: Wow. @gatorade is state of the art in brand listening http://j.mp/bzzSTD #
- Crazy @gatorade Mission Control Center for social media marketing http://bit.ly/dyFNdw built by @radian6 tip @techmeme #
- LOL RT @mathewi: @arrington: I thought it was the boats we were supposed to burn, but whatever — bridges works too 🙂 #
- I'm in semantic hell – vision, strategy, tactics, plans, #CYA http://bit.ly/dleZMB #
- OH "be the vevuzela to the community" #strategy #
- @Brydon yes isn't that a great social media #strategy #vevuzela in reply to Brydon #
- RT @ceonyc: New Post: Outflanked, Not Outspent: The Real Story of Recruiting for Tech vs Wall St in NYC http://bit.ly/9YyxTc #
- On my way to http://bit.ly/99w6Ym to talk #opendata #gov20 and #canada #
- RT @cnetterfield "value for founders in this market is from options not founder stock. IP contributed to the company has been commoditized" #
- At #govcamp with @daeaves @remarkk and others (@ Toronto Reference Library w/ @bjeans @photojunkie) http://4sq.com/94rvOc #
- #govcamp @remarkk introducing the rules http://post.ly/jrsb #
- Talking to @withoutayard @bgilhman #govcamp lots of twitter peeps #
- Julia and Omar welcome the crowd http://post.ly/jrtY #
- @dondodge on his first 6 month at the $GOOG http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing/2010/06/working-at-google-the-first-6-months.htm #
- RT @AccordionGuy Crunch Time for Windows Phone / Toronto & Vancouver workshops: http://is.gd/cTjjq / http://is.gd/cTjkB #
- Tighter shirt… RT @bgilham My demo needs more sex appeal. I'm right next to a racing game and the guys from MyTTC. #govcamp #
- Crowd at #govcamp listening to @daeaves http://post.ly/jrvj #
- @ResultsJunkie we're in a beautiful space Toronto Reference Library #govcamp unlike the warehouse @brycej refers to from #barcampTDot in reply to ResultsJunkie #
- RT @daeaves: I've opened my data, where's my community. Awesome session name. #govcamp #
- @photojunkie poloroid style http://post.ly/js7b #
- #brownies donation for my hippiefriend @daeaves #govcamp #
- RT @barrywellman Toronto G20 protestors to use vuvuzelas counter cops' sonic cannons #
- RT @maryjofoley Demystifying Microsoft's mobile OS roadmap (which gets yet another addition today): http://bit.ly/drBCwI #
- @peteforde talking about http://dataliteracy.org/ at #govcamp #
- @dbarefoot meet @danmartell from @flowtown you should connect in YVR in reply to dbarefoot #
Week in Review – 2010-06-11
- @4MKMobile riverdale ward 30 and I've pinged @paula_fletcher @mayormiller about #204beech #propertyrights & concerns as a voting homeowner in reply to 4MKMobile #
- @caseymck when did you join @freshbooks? I feel like I killed the brain cells that should know that in reply to caseymck #
- Just heard from an angel group that is "looking for deals to come to them" #lackofhustleventures #
- Today (June 4, 2010) is deadline to apply for ExtremeU http://bit.ly/aLQtVN read my opinion on way you should apply http://bit.ly/cBIRHT #
- @bwertz so funny I have that suit in my shopping cart have to find someone to do the measurements /cc: @jevon in reply to bwertz #
- RT @msuster: CEO of @grockit, @Farbood Nivi gives great advice on raising angel money & VC http://bit.ly/9LHR6G #
- @Poshy congratulations in reply to Poshy #
- @chrisarsenault @growconf it's magical, it's the iPad of conferences http://growconf.com/ details http://bit.ly/bXSoHV cc: @jacquimurphy in reply to chrisarsenault #
- New job post: Database Developer (Business Intelligence Software Company) / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment… http://bit.ly/cykWBA #
- New job post: Ruby on Rails Developer / HomeStars / Toronto, ON, Canada: HomeStars/Toronto, ON, Canada (Can Teleco… http://bit.ly/9tCbT7 #
- Shear genius updated list express angst of rock RT @alancross: A Rebuttal to Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs http://ow.ly/17Cqah #
- OH: "You kids with the Twitter and the Facebook, get off my Internet lawn" #grumpyoldman #
- @ryancoleman then get your kids with the Twitter and the Facebook off my Internet lawn in reply to ryancoleman #
- Just ran into @alexaclark at the Lowblaw's #
- New job post: Senior .Net Developer / Dayforce / Toronto, ON, Canada: Dayforce/Toronto, ON, CanadaAbout Dayforce
D… http://bit.ly/9OZFIx # - New job post: Senior QA Analyst / Dayforce / Toronto, ON, Canada: Dayforce/Toronto, ON, CanadaSenior QA Analyst
Ab… http://bit.ly/9HaKB3 # - Interesting a "Brooklyn Cocktail" variant on the Manhattan http://bit.ly/apXfLl sounds great #bourbon #
- Hah http://bit.ly/cpxHc6 @accordionguy voted me “most likely to take a dump on Microsoft’s front door” funny stuff #
- @fuzzz @flashpunk there's such a thing as too many shoes? sacrilegious! Blasphemy! thinking about a pair of @fluevog http://bit.ly/aWuUlt in reply to fuzzz #
- @justaim4success yes, strangely I'm actually in Mississauga both days #traffic in reply to justaim4success #
- It feels like time for the next Founders & Funders in Toronto, need to iterate on the formula http://bit.ly/bHzLCJ #toronto #startups #
- RT @hnshah: Metaphor: VC as a Produce Supplier http://kiss.ly/crBRO3 /by @bfeld #
- RT @markzohar: Bing on iOS shows just how the industry has moved. MSFT is the new Switzerland. Google alienating partners. #wwdc #
- we'll miss you very much RT @angielim Goodbye Canada, Hola Costa Rica! http://bit.ly/9Hpj96 #surfing #
- Adidas+Star Wars+World Cup http://youtu.be/3Zd_khk6zXo #awesome #
- RT @wp7dev: New Policies for Next Gen Windows Phone Marketplace http://bit.ly/akD82W #teched #
- New job post: Software QA Lead / Solidifi Inc. / Markham, ON, Canada: Solidifi Inc./Markham, ON, CanadaReporting t… http://bit.ly/bdAtNs #
- RT @chrisalbinson: #FATGYM who (in order) will define the future mobile/social web: Facebook, Apple, Twitter, Google, Yahoo, Microsoft. #
- RT @CVCACanada: New seed funds ride government coattails http://bit.ly/9IKdJb cc: @chrisarsenault @startupcfo @jscournoyer #
- The problem with bluetooth keyboard and mouse – battery life – running to the store for batteries #fail #
- Ack no google analytics stats since my wordpress hack http://bit.ly/a1WAyo that's a long time without data #
- @cym_ check out @extremevp or Basecamp http://bit.ly/9HlWDF what is it that you're looking for? in reply to cym_ #
- "maximum viable product is product enthusiasm over product satisfaction, product over-performance over product performance" @bradfordcross #
- Maximum Viable Product by @bradfordcross http://bit.ly/c1u3Hk #
- "Now when it drops you gonna feel it, That you've been doing it wrong" ♫ http://blip.fm/~rqa39 #
- Looking back at #leanstartup by @bradfordcross #mustread #
- Product-oriented seed fund HackFwd http://bit.ly/b8bloz "70% founders; 3% advisors; 27% HackFwd" for up to €191,000 http://hackfwd.com/ #
- RT @startupcfo: Post: Want money? Ask for advice http://bit.ly/cRoUck #
- @bigs @bijan I heard @myoptometrist say it might be something to do with approaching 40 reading glasses soon to be required in reply to bigs #
- @beltzner where'd you get the froyo rom? does it run on an N1? in reply to beltzner #
- @cym_ the Accelerator Centre does not exist in Toronto there's @MaRSDD @csito you can ask @extremevp @camaraderie #
- New job post: PHP Programmer / Confidential / Toronto, ON, Canada: Confidential/Toronto, ON, Canada (Yonge and Blo… http://bit.ly/aNNrbC #
- New job post: iPhone Developer / Indusblue / Toronto, ON, Canada: Indusblue/Toronto, ON, CanadaWe are looking for … http://bit.ly/c2l41L #
- RT @bradfordcross @garrytan How Facebook uses Scribe Hadoop & Hive for Analytics Ad hoc analysis Spam detection http://post.ly/iv6M #
- RT @jldavid Messenger Social – Building the Ultimate Social Dashboard for Staying in Touch while Eliminating the Noise: http://is.gd/cIGwu #
- Good luck in Montreal RT @OfficialMGP: #F1 First action in Montreal in 2 days… Getting excited! cc:@startupcfo @kristinematulis #
- While not untrue, but this is why you should never leave your laptop unlocked – LOL RT @MossyBlog: I like boobs. That is all. #
- I'm at MSN (222 Bay St, at Wellington St, Toronto). http://4sq.com/9DVZZB #
- "I need a date to the prom" nothing has changed. Anyone around for lunch? King & Bay ♫ http://blip.fm/~rs2gh #
- New job post: User Experience Analyst (1 Year Contract) / Research In Motion / Waterloo, ON, Canada: Research In M… http://bit.ly/c5H5YW #
- RT @KristaNapier Job Post: Shiny Ads, Toronto startup, is hiring for a Sales & Bus Dev position http://bit.ly/dviZwe #adnetwork #
- RT @danmartell @ebloch: Can we agree to reserve the sacred term 'Customer' for that subset of users who actually *pay* you? #
- New job post: Digital Content Producer (Toronto) / Astral Radio / Toronto, ON, Canada: Astral Radio/Toronto, ON, C… http://bit.ly/9ELozf #
- Just bought a suit http://bit.ly/aklVVC from @indochino based on advice of @jevon and @bwertz very cool #canada #startup #
- @sbwoodside I have a made-to-measure from @gotstyle thought which was like $875 the @indochino was $399 worth a try I figured in reply to sbwoodside #
- @indochinoreview Blueprint collection Windowpane http://bit.ly/ahvPA3 hoping the fit is good #
- RT @Caseyft I've authentic 2010 Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey signed by all the players Any die hard leaf fans interested in buying? Cc:@mrelph #
- Wow Canadian company acquired by @twitter RT @trishussey Congrats to @avibryant and DabbleDB! http://tris.me/b0SWnH #
- Facebook Insights available using #OData in #excel2010 http://bit.ly/9JHs0r very cool #
- Painfully bad cab driver, possibly the worst I've ever had, worse than shanghai, just terrible, shocking http://post.ly/j5sX #
- @brycej only if you are using the media center and doing video conversion/transcoding cc: @mrelph @rbuike @ricksterCDN #
- RT @skairam: Anyone interested in beta-testing @PARCinc Windows Outlook plug-in http://meshstro.com/ ? Cool tool! Send me a note. #
- So happy for @avibryant @andrewcatton hard work pays off RT @davidascher: Congrats to avi, andrew et al! http://bit.ly/9RbwIq #
- @shine2u glad you find http://jobs.davidcrow.ca you should also check out http://meshjobs.com/ #toronto #jobs #pr in reply to shine2u #
- Awesome RT @stevecla: F1 back at Canada…with wings! Impressive new Red Bull ad http://bit.ly/doLNby cc: @TiffenyC #
- Just had a great chat about startups with @eskimo_bait on my way to poker. #riverdale #
- Beer run #poker must remember 9am meeting in Meadowvale #
- @seanpower @rayluk sadly @aubinpaul has all my money and there's still a case of Heiney to drink #poker in reply to seanpower #
- 9am is just not happening #poker I blame @ryanmckegney #
Week in Review – 2010-06-04
- @spelton you missed it @jevon @chrisarsenault @jonasbrandon and I logged 8km along the Rideau it was great in reply to spelton #
- Aoife and Cam Wooley http://post.ly/hh8t #
- @rubsun we actually made @JonasBrandon run the hole route @chrisarsenault @jevon and I watched with coffee and donuts and bacon in reply to rubsun #
- @thekarin which version are you suffering? Can we help? in reply to thekarin #
- New job post: Digital Account Manager / Astral / Toronto, ON, Canada: Astral/Toronto, ON, CanadaPosition:
DIGITAL … http://bit.ly/9Qb7su # - @thekarin 🙁 my apologies for the shitty experience happy to share comments directly with Cdn on IE team in reply to thekarin #
- Back from #cvca thnx @jevon @jonasbrandon @sundeepx @spelton @chrisarsenault (@ Dr. Kristin Heeney) http://4sq.com/ar8Kre #
- Thinking of selling first born RT @spotlightcity @ArleneStein I have a reservation for elBulli for July 30th, 2010. anybody want to take it? #
- RT @jacquimurphy @PostRank PostRank Activity Stream in Analytics! It's like friendfeed for your content http://bit.ly/aQ0FTt #
- That @zombiecrow guy can use the Internets and my credit card. #
- Can you believe it's been 4 years? http://bit.ly/afO4RN #hAttack #davidcrow #
- @mayormiller hope you're paying attention to the #204beech situation & councillor @sandra_bussin's questionable actions #
- @fuzzz @modernmod glad to still be here, worried somedays that @zombiecrow will arrive #
- Not a lot of Steve Ballmer love – @fastcompany Microsoft Needs Bill Gates Back http://bit.ly/9lozKa #microsoft #regimechange #
- Less Ballmer love from @gassee former CEO of Be "Ballmer just opened the Second Envelope" http://bit.ly/dkCRMK #microsoft #regimechange #
- ack, need to go back to YOW RT @bjeans: Heading to Ottawa for GovCamp Canada — http://govcamp.eventbrite.com #GovCamp #
- Budgeting for entrepreneurs @fredwilson Early Stage http://bit.ly/cA591w Growth http://bit.ly/bQ12FR Large http://bit.ly/aO2iwV #mustread #
- marketing 101 for VCs RT @startupcfo: The VC Branding Problem http://bit.ly/bDQ4kb #
- Wow @daeaves @remarkk talking #govcamp #opendata #ottawa http://bit.ly/99w6Ym – you should attend #microsoft #
- RT @chrisarsenault: Great article on @theC100: Canucks in the Valley http://bit.ly/duhEXN #canada #startups #c100 #
- RT @jeremybell: Further insight & perspective into the #204Beech saga http://bit.ly/azvDXt #toronto #propertyrights #
- RT @startupcfo @chrisarsenault: Take-home @theC100: Forget about Canadian Brain Drain. Build on Canadian Brain Flow. It's our edge. #CVCA #
- RT @josephfung: CSI has released documents & tools about how their shared space model works: http://bit.ly/bO4dHz #coworking cc: @missrogue #
- RT @aprildunford: blog post: Top 5 customer retention marketing tactics http://bit.ly/9XwUIn #
- I'm at Microsoft Canada (222 Bay St., Toronto Division). http://4sq.com/csrjJV #
- OH "Tell me the difference between here [Toronto] and Silicon Valley – reduced cycle times" Howard Gwin @Bridgescale #mentormonday #
- Love for the bald guy – 5 ways Ballmer can save MSFT Bacon http://bit.ly/9ouEyN #microsoft #regimechange #
- Congrats @spelton on deploying more capital RT @CVCACanada Blueprint Software Raises C$14.3 Million http://bt.io/FIdJ #toronto #
- New job post: Marketing Wizard / EQENTIA / Toronto, ON, Canada: EQENTIA/Toronto, ON, CanadaEqentia is a young star… http://bit.ly/dfVwH8 #
- @joshokane I'm sure @Sandra_Bussin would be happy to provide you a link to the public/auditable #204beech petition @gteehan @jimgraham in reply to joshokane #
- RT @TechCrunch Investors, Entrepreneurs Discuss NYC's Rapidly Growing Seed Funding Community – http://tcrn.ch/9T9HMf by @jasonkincaid #
- RT @bhorowitz: How Andreessen Horowitz Evaluates CEOs: http://wp.me/pSsBB-7F #mustread #
- RT @aprildunford: Blog post: Selling vs. Buying: A Marketing Wake-up Call http://bit.ly/cfXJZr #prodmgmt #marketing #
- Is it wrong to want a burger and bottle of wine at 10:38am? #patiotuesday #
- thinking a Syrah or Malbec with a beef burger @ExpositionGuru @maggiefox @thekarin @jlax @InteropQueen @Caseyft @ramiadada #patiotuesday #
- RT @ExtremeVP: 3 left days to submit your application to ExtremeU: http://bit.ly/aLQtVN office space, funding & mentoring! #startups #
- RT @Carnage4Life: Reading http://bit.ly/dcf5gB by @edbott, argues $MSFT stock not so bad in 10 yrs if u don't compare it to $GOOG or $APPL #
- New job post: Intermediate Programmer (2 positions) / ACTRA National / Toronto, ON, Canada: ACTRA National/Toronto… http://bit.ly/bFObUG #
- sadly no burger and wine for me today, stuck on the phone until 2pm then transit to a meeting @ramiadada @thekarin @palmerized maybe dinner! #
- RT @scottweisbrod: Following the unfolding drama re: #204Beech Here's a way you can help @gteehan & family: http://bit.ly/cSWEnv #
- @scottweisbrod email sent to @paula_fletcher @mayormiller @sandra_bussin hope others do the same http://bit.ly/cSWEnv #
- not the best ones for you, too narrow RT @odannyboy: New glasses no. 1 http://twitpic.com/1t1x2a #
- Please sign this petition http://bit.ly/9PQLus and support @gteehan and property rights in #toronto #204beech #
- I just signed the A Better 204 Beech Ave. petition (signature #111 at http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/204beech #
- I just signed the A Better 204 Beech Ave. petition (signature #137 at http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/204beech #
- @jeremybell does any of the money donated to the PetitionSpot go to you or Geoff, otherwise I just donated $20 to a scam #
- @jeremybell no worries, #204beech petition signers DO NOT DONATE using PetitionSpot.com donation for, $190 of $250 does not help @gteehan in reply to jeremybell #
- We just reached 250 signatures on the A Better 204 Beech Ave. petition! Sign it at http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/204beech #
- New job post: Intermediate Developer / Zerofootprint Software Inc. / Toronto, ON, Canada: Zerofootprint Software I… http://bit.ly/ag2aVM #
- @petitionspot you suck, twitter spam, coughed $10 out of me to support a petition #petitionspot #spammer #
- @MikeMcDerment rocking the Web App Marketing Metrics 101 http://bit.ly/9odBE6 #CPA #ARPU #LTV #churn #mustread #
- RT @ResultsJunkie: Huge props to @remarkk @fusedlogic @daeaves & @thumbtackhead from $MFST for #govcamp #ottawa cc: @bjeans @InteropQueen #
- RT @startupnorth: New post: Marketing metrics http://bit.ly/9QTwc3 inspired by @MikeMcDerment @AprilDunford @DanMartell all #mustread peeps #
- New job post: Lead Web Application Developer / Startup / Toronto, ON, Canada: Startup/Toronto, ON, CanadaJob Summa… http://bit.ly/ckyQLe #
- Maybach. Fancy. #
- New job post: RESEARCH ANALYST / Astral Radio / Toronto, ON, Canada: Astral Radio/Toronto, ON, CanadaReports to:
D… http://bit.ly/aRcz1G # - RT @gteehan @jeremybell: Part 2 of @jimgraham's commentary on #204Beech : http://bit.ly/b3WvL9 #mustread cc: @sandra_bussin @paula_fletcher #
- RT @startupcfo: #plan GROW 2010 Conference (Vancouver Convention Centre) Aug 19-21, 2010 http://planca.st/2OP #
- @startupcfo trying to get there in reply to startupcfo #
- New job post: AR Digital Content Producer / Astral Radio / Toronto, ON, Canada: Astral Radio/Toronto, ON, CanadaAs… http://bit.ly/bVVwU4 #
- RT @startupnorth: New post: Engines for Massively Scaleable Startups http://bit.ly/dyBPqV cc: @seanellis @danmartell @aprildunford #
- RT @kristinematulis: Blog Post: Less is More (but too little is not enough) http://ow.ly/1qzowy #VC #angel #startup #pitch #advice #
- RT @DeanPrelazzi: Startups! Great opportunity to show off your products to the tech community!!! Launch Party Vancouver http://ow.ly/1TdC5 #
- RT @Brydon: son I realize you're only 7 but I'll be honest with you, you're on your own until I can finish raising my #startup ..#parenting #
- I'm at MSN (222 Bay St, at Wellington St, Toronto). http://4sq.com/9DVZZB #
- New job post: Information Architect / Kobo Inc / Toronto, ON, Canada: Kobo Inc/Toronto, ON, CanadaWork downtown at… http://bit.ly/9zI80j #
- At 2010 ISV Leadership Summit with @shap @jwakeam with about 250+ companies (@ Microsoft Canada w/ 2 others) http://4sq.com/5isWvZ #
- @barrypaquet south wall pink gingham shirt #MSISVSummit10 in reply to barrypaquet #
- Interesting observation about #MSISVSummit10 crowd, there are way less iPads than other crowds I've been in #cvca #meshu #mesh10 #
- Silicon Valley is the Silicon Valley of Canada RT @skanwar Everyone thinks their the Silicon Valley of Canada. #
- RT @startupnorth: New post: Grow – A Conference for Startups & Entrepreneurs in #Vancouver Aug 19-21, 2010 http://bit.ly/bXSoHV #mustattend #
- @seanwise at #MSISVSummit talking about entrepreneurship and corporate growth http://post.ly/iLvQ #
- @maurar I'm coming to @growconf I blame @dannyrobinson for our not meeting 😉 in reply to maurar #
- Big group of ISVs at #MSISVSummit listening to @seanwise http://post.ly/iLxd talking about rate of adaption #
- RT @hnshah “@gigaom: The New Reality of the Twitter Ecosystem http://dlvr.it/1Q3Kj” #
- Shift of crowd sourcing: bits -> atoms -> neurons (pirate bay > betsy > crowdflower) by @seanwise #msisvsummit #
- "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that don't work." Thomas Alva Edison quoted by @seanwise #failure #
- RT @tkeller: Steve Blank does it again – why it's difficult for large companies to innovate into new markets – http://bit.ly/btTmCO #
- New job post: BlackBerry / Android Developer / Vortex Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Vortex Mobile/Toronto, ON, Can… http://bit.ly/c8rAEG #
- New job post: QA Lead / Vortex Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Vortex Mobile/Toronto, ON, CanadaVortex Mobile, one o… http://bit.ly/cWpz1B #
- New job post: iPhone / iPad Developer / Vortex Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Vortex Mobile/Toronto, ON, CanadaVort… http://bit.ly/bNt1tp #
- New job post: Information Architect / UX Designer / Vortex Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Vortex Mobile/Toronto, ON… http://bit.ly/a1e5tx #
- @KevinFrankish have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin related to #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #toronto in reply to KevinFrankish #
- @jennifervalentyne have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin with #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #thebeaches #
- @JValentyne have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin with #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #thebeaches #
- @DinaPugliese have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin with #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #thebeaches #
- @AprilKalloo have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin with #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #thebeaches #
- @BTtoronto have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin with #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #thebeaches #
- @lrobertsglobal have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin related to #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #toronto #
- @globalnewsto have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin related to #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #toronto #
- #204beech @KevinFrankish @lrobertsglobal @globalnewsto @BTtoronto @CP24 @cp24news councillor @sandra_bussin misbehaving http://bit.ly/dB8MBp #
- alright that's enough pestering #toronto #broadcast newscasters about #204beech see http://bit.ly/ad5zAv for a list to cc: on tweets #
Week in Review – 2010-05-28
- RT @xtremelabs: Amar talks about GoogleTV http://bit.ly/at4TEh #
- mad yes, scientist gives me too much credit RT @jkozuch: Ahem @davidcrow looks like a mad scientist. 😉 http://bit.ly/aDZ7s5 cc @AhmadNassri #
- RT @startupnorth: New post: Be the next Bumptop http://bit.ly/cBIRHT #startups #extremeU #toronto #
- Great #mesh10 portraits by @photojunkie http://bit.ly/cC4bh0 w/ @danmartell @fnthawar @unbrelievable @MissVerna @EdenSpodek @jeremywright #
- New job post: Digital Account Manager / Astral Media / Fredericton, NB, Canada: Astral Media/Fredericton, NB, Cana… http://bit.ly/aOzWcq #
- New job post: Digital Account Manager / Astral Media / Calgary, AB, Canada: Astral Media/Calgary, AB, CanadaAstral… http://bit.ly/cUipbJ #
- RT @KristaNapier: BumpTop featured on the front page of the business section in the Toronto Star @starbusiness today #
- Outbound calling does not instill trust I'm looking at you @rogershelps you call me an ask for my DOB #untrustworthy #
- @itsdgc it's that about the pace of Canadian Journalism a few weeks behind the times 😉 in reply to itsdgc #
- Outbound calls that ask for my DOB – you called me, sure you want to "validate" who I am >1 person/number, but you called me cc/@rogershelps #
- New job post: Rockstar Web App Developer / LooseButton / Toronto, ON, Canada: LooseButton/Toronto, ON, CanadaWant … http://bit.ly/9j7W1D #
- RT @bindik: from this morning's keynote RT @guykawasaki: Microsoft BizSpark slides http://bit.ly/a1jjJp #bizspark #
- RT @MarkRuddock: How to nail the five-minute pitch http://bit.ly/a67ayk #startup #mustread #
- is there more or less concern if # of souls < # of people? RT @cp24news: No confirmation on # of souls on board-Steph. #
- Enroute to meet @spelton @jevon and others (@ Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Ferry) http://4sq.com/bf8XRi #
- I just unlocked the "I'm on a boat!" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9AksFI #
- Enroute RT @rogerchabra Me too. RT @jscournoyer: In Ottawa for the @thec100 launch and then the CVCA. #
- With @rayluk @jonasbrandon at 109 Bank St talking #tech and #startups #
- New job post: Director Sales / Akendi / Toronto, ON, Canada: Akendi/Toronto, ON, Canada (Ottawa, Vancouver, Boston… http://bit.ly/9dE0C1 #
- OH: "with this iPhone in my pocket I've become geospatially retarded" @jonasbrandon #cvca #
- New job post: Director, IA/ UX / Syncapse / Toronto, ON, Canada: Syncapse/Toronto, ON, CanadaSyncapse is the winne… http://bit.ly/9nUNwT #
- New job post: Information Architect / Syncapse / Toronto, ON, Canada: Syncapse/Toronto, ON, CanadaThe Team:
You wi… http://bit.ly/aB4QVi # - New job post: Interaction Designer – Mobile & TV / Rogers Communications / Toronto, ON, Canada: Rogers Communicati… http://bit.ly/bkYcAA #
- New job post: User Interface Designer / Arcestra Inc. / Toronto, ON, Canada: Arcestra Inc./Toronto, ON, CanadaArce… http://bit.ly/aM6Uln #
- RT @maryjofoley Microsoft unveils new Twitter-viewing tool, codenamed "Project Emporia." Alpha is open to anyone: http://bit.ly/aYCJy1 #
- Lunch with @extremevp @pcarrescia #cvca #
- Jacques Bernier played this as VC flow through bubble years http://bit.ly/aBri1W #cvca #
- New job post: Rails, UX & Design Engineer / EQENTIA / Toronto, ON, Canada: EQENTIA/Toronto, ON, CanadaEqentia is a… http://bit.ly/8Yz1a5 #
- New job post: Rails & Cloud Rockstar / EQENTIA / Toronto, ON, Canada: EQENTIA/Toronto, ON, CanadaEqentia is a youn… http://bit.ly/bJ0Z4Y #
- New job post: Digital Content Producer / Astral Media Radio / Richmond, BC, Canada: Astral Media Radio/Richmond, B… http://bit.ly/clCGew #
Week in Review – 2010-05-21
- New job post: Information Architect / Vortex Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Vortex Mobile/Toronto, ON, CanadaVortex… http://bit.ly/9cqYYn #
- Excited to have you on board RT @mmilan: Talking about the interaction design research project we're doing w/ @mobileex this summer. #
- New job post: Public Relations Consultants / High Road Communications / Toronto, ON, Canada: High Road Communicati… http://bit.ly/9M9IxG #
- Dropping car off (@ Dr. Kristin Heeney) http://4sq.com/ar8Kre #
- RT @rbuike @smarx blog: "Serving Your Website From a Windows Azure Drive" http://is.gd/c9bX0 #
- RT @ivortossell Read Star op-ed from David Gunn, the TTC's ex-general manager. Eye-opening. http://is.gd/c9dxX #toronto #
- RT @peteforde @unspace: I just compiled my information on raising start-up capital in Canada. Please RT & contribute http://is.gd/c9f4X #
- An oldie but a goodie @ricksegal providing good advice about the venture process http://bit.ly/9CcFHd /cc: @peteforde #
- @TiffenyC wow Webber and Vetterli kicking ass, Schumacher still reminds me why he was so sneaky in reply to TiffenyC #
- On my way to #meshu looking forward to @danmartell @seanellis and the heading to see @Woz @ocediscovery later #
- @rhh @jevon I'd rather be the "Keyser Söze" of the community #meshu10 in reply to rhh #
- "Since one fails often, address markets that make it worthwhile when one does succeed" Vinod Khosla quoted by @seanellis #meshu10 #
- RT @startupcfo: New Blog Post by @SeanEllis: Want to build a billion $ startup? Here's what you'll need to achieve http://bit.ly/aiieys #
- OH "Lean does not mean cheap" @seanellis #meshu10 #
- Optimizing gratification engine @seanellis talking about @performable + @KISSmetrics #
- Who pays you for what? RT @micberman: thanks @seanellis my key questions: who is your user? vs how are you going to make money thanks #meshu #
- RT @KristaNapier: #mesh10 & #meshu social events open to everyone: Drake Hotel Monday, Spice Route Tuesday http://bit.ly/dy74zq #
- RT @3rdparty: "Startups search, companies execute" @SeanEllis quoting @sgblank at #MeshU http://j.mp/as7fFj #MeshU2010 #
- super awesome lunch talking @seanellis about consulting now @azaaza session at #meshu #meshu10 #
- hoping that @rayluk @caseymck @chrisjschmitt can handle @danmartell session on #leanstartup I'm next door #
- almost time to get in a cab anyone else leaving #meshu10 RT @OCEInnovation: The Woz just arrived. The air is buzzing!! #
- Beers with @selinajane @deanmccaul at Mercatto #meshu10 #
- RT @aliasaria: Jordan Banks (@jordan_banks) is the new Managing Director of Facebook Canada. Congrats Jordan. http://bit.ly/aEQI1G #
- the PMOs office is wrong RT @thornley: Rob Hyndman @rhh reminds us how much is at stake with copyright reform. Speak up. #mesh10 #
- @startupcfo the hangover is due to the Trader Joe's single malt from @rayluk cc: @seanellis @danmartell @stuartma in reply to startupcfo #
- OH "what happens in Vegas stays on Facebook" @accordionguy #mesh10 upstairs with the candy in the MSFT lounge #
- startup is a mentality RT @johnantoni: You are NOT a startup, you are a business #fowd 😉 #
- @tomashd yep, I was looking for the reference http://bit.ly/aZTywh "What happens in Vegas, stays on Facebook" by @equalman in reply to tomashd #
- RT @MattEnroe: Congrats #BizSpark One startup RT @TechCrunch Huddle Lands $10.2 M To Expand Collaborative Workspaces http://tcrn.ch/9dulr6 #
- RT @CVCACanada: Startups Wanted for The Communitech Hub: Digital Media and Mobile Accelerator http://bit.ly/dbDejI #waterloo #startups #
- RT @rubsun: VC funding improving in the US, but stagnating in Canada http://ow.ly/1MBOR #canada #startups #
- RT @threefour: Nice graphic of the top 4 mobile web browsers in 13 big markets… http://bit.ly/dhB6z6 #
- RT @suziedingwall: head on over to CATA http://bit.ly/b6tWdv & update yourself on the current debate over the future of SRED – danger ahead #
- RT @googleio: Remember to tune in to live-streamed Google I/O keynotes http://bit.ly/ce9GVG #emergingtech #
- discussion with @aprildunford @fnthawar & me RT @KristaNapier: at #OCE10 for #DemoCamp 3:15 demos from Dossier View, Bitstrips, Verold, bant #
- RT @tamera: 1st #meshprize is Pixels to Products http://49pixels.ca $40k to fund research on digi media industry. Sponsored by @teehanlax #
- RT @mondoville: PR for 'The mesh Prize to Support Canada’s Digital Media Industry' $40K backing for a study about it: http://j.mp/9prW5A #
- RT @jkozuch I'm very proud & humbled to have been chosen as the first recipient of @MeshPrize. Follow @49Pixels for project details! #mesh10 #
- In a cab enroute from #mesh10 to #oce10 for #democamp with #startups crazy day #
- OH @maggiefox "Did you just smack your own ass?" "Yes I slapped my own ass AGAIN!" @stuartma #
- OH "I'm Stuart and I'm an alcoholic" #mesh10 #
- Feeling like an asshole cc:/@rochlatinsky @alexaclark #
- @alexaclark @rochlatinsky thinks we think she is @rlangdon (which is not true, I actually thought she worked at FreshBooks alongside) in reply to alexaclark #
- @kimfox I'm glad to provide comedic relief – it was great chatting you might have been talking to @zombiecrow that guy is crazy in reply to kimfox #
- RT @startupcfo: RT @CVCACanada: TON Tuesday: New Early Stage Funding Models and Funds http://bit.ly/aTYb2s #startups #funding #
- @rochlatinsky I actually thought you worked @freshbooks with @rlangdon which is just my mistake cc:@alexaclark in reply to rochlatinsky #
- @rochlatinsky agreed I think the "playful" nature of this has crossed into people not getting the #nudge or #wink that was conveyed #
- RT @lazycoder: Results of my poll about startups using MS technology http://twtpoll.com/0bqq1b #twtpoll #
- RT @googleio: #io2010 Day 1 live keynote starting in 30 minutes – http://youtube.com/GoogleDevelopers #
- rinse and repeat RT @googleio Just announced the Chrome Web Store, an open marketplace for web apps! http://bit.ly/9ttNe1 #io2010 #
- RT @AranH: Need headshots for personal branding strategy? Get a deal at a photoshoot for charity! http://bit.ly/9T3VqJ #mesh10 cc:@rosapark #
- Best practices in conversational marketing whitepaper by @maggiefox http://tinyurl.com/SMGwhitepaper #mesh10 #
- @firstround, @sacca, Polaris (@VCMike) & @mkapor $1.6M invest in @Stickybits http://bit.ly/bUJlmH #
- #seedinvesting with @rayluk @extremevp and @michelle_scarb at #mesh10 #
- RT @danmartell "Don't get an MBA if you want to learn about entrepreneurism" @rayluk #Mesh10 #
- @rayluk talking about @earlyexits @angelblog http://www.angelblog.net/ great resource for angel investing, terms, etc. #mesh10 #mustread #
- RT @MarkRuddock: Getting your startup investor ready: @startupcfo's workshop at #Mesh10 today http://is.gd/cgD5Y #
- I'm at Microsoft Canada ♫ http://blip.fm/~qpd16 #
- @AndrewFstewart @JodiEchakowitz great meeting you at #mesh10 #
- today I'm going to defy gravity on foot ♫ http://blip.fm/~qpd9m #
- OH @accordionguy "@mrelph is the David Suzuki of Windows Ecosystem" #brownies #
- New job post: UI Designer – 1 year contract / Geosoft Inc. / Toronto, ON, Canada: Geosoft Inc./Toronto, ON, Canada… http://bit.ly/d8EqLh #
- New job post: Senior Web Application Developer / TBWA\Toronto / Toronto, ON, Canada: TBWA\Toronto/Toronto, ON, Can… http://bit.ly/bZFAEe #
- this scares me http://bit.ly/cgEqeP #sf #reality #
- New job post: Interactive Production Designer / Engine Digital / Vancouver, BC, Canada: Engine Digital/Vancouver, … http://bit.ly/99bLLI #