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The most common startup problem: Lack of go-to-market answers

I recently attended a terrific event we have in Boston called the “UnConference”, where organizers go out of their way to run the conference in non-typical fashion. There are always all-kinds of innovations. I’ve been privileged to be asked to help the organizers as part of a small advisory board for the conference. One sessionContinue reading “The most common startup problem: Lack of go-to-market answers”

Making Cycling History at DeRonde

Key memories in life are formed when you must go thru extreme difficulties, whether by accident or choice. If you’re lucky, some memories will cross an invisible line and become history, sometimes yours, sometimes part of a history that is bigger than you. I’m pretty sure that I and some good friends just became partContinue reading “Making Cycling History at DeRonde”

People are Everything

The people you encounter as you patronize a business almost completely shape your happiness with the encounter. And I’m of the school that says it starts at the top. Today I ate breakfast at Giraffe – a restaurant in Terminal 5 of London’s Heathrow airport. I liked this place, and will now change my LHR habit toContinue reading “People are Everything”

Drupalcon 2012 DJ set

Well, I found myself with an opportunity to spin tunes at the Denver 2012 Drupalcon conference party. Yes, Acquia (my company) sponsored it. So maybe it’s no coincidence that I got the gig…. Nonetheless, I did need to get past the organizing committee (which means my style couldn’t suck; but I didn’t need to be a big-name guy,Continue reading “Drupalcon 2012 DJ set”

Paceline ettiquitte

My friend Tom Pincince sent me the below in email. I’ve so often wanted to point cyclists to a good list like this (but not had one) that I thought I’d capture it here for posterity. Items 7-10 are my own additions. A note from one of the stronger guys I ride with in theContinue reading “Paceline ettiquitte”