Dickson's Blogathon

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - Posts

• What we do for a Wendy's bacon mushroom melt

  We spent an hour walking around downtown looking for a Wendy's before having to settle for McDonalds. The quest continues tomorrow... Read More posted 16-05-2006 09:56 by dicksonw | 0 Comments Filed Under: General

• What to Expect from a VC?

  Finally the last session of the day! Sean Wise and Sutha Kamal hold a workshop to discuss what to expect from a VC VC says: "Entrepreneurs are unrealistic." Entrepreneurs think they can easily change the status quo in the market. Typically, the market Read More posted 16-05-2006 03:05 by dicksonw | 0 Comments Filed Under: General

• Creating a viable web business

  In this session, three entrepreneurs talk about how to create a viable web business with focus on some of their mistakes and failures. The entrepreneurs are Albert Lai of Bubbleshare, Michael McDerment of FreshBooks and Malgosia Green of Nuvvo.com. Read More posted 16-05-2006 02:05 by dicksonw | 0 Comments Filed Under: General

• Does Web 2.0 require VCs?

  In this session, Mark Evans talks with VC and blogger Rick Segal of J.L. Albright and Jason Fried of 37signals.com. Both agree that if you don't need money, don't take it. Although some companies can start without VC funding, the norm is most companies Read More posted 16-05-2006 12:55 by dicksonw | 0 Comments Filed Under: General

• Fire drill?

  This has got to be the worst fire drill ever. The fire alarm just went off but nobody is heeding the warning. Conference organizer: "Guys just stay put, they will probably announce whether or not we need to evacuate...I think." *One minute later* Announcement: Read More posted 16-05-2006 09:49 by dicksonw | 0 Comments Filed Under: General

• Venture Capital and Web 2.0

  In this keynote session, Mathew Ingram talks with Dr. Paul Kedrosky to discuss about venture capital and web 2.0. Dr. Paul says it feels like we're in the bubble again but there seems to be too much hype.He sees the same business plans over and over Read More posted 16-05-2006 09:24 by dicksonw | 0 Comments Filed Under: General, Computer/Technology, Paramagnus