Tech

How This Founder Wants to Apply Her Technology to Help Save the Planet’s Resources

What You Could Learn from a True Pioneer in Digital, Social & Mobile Media

The TACO Challenge

Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo. In the US this is often confused as Mexican Independence Day, which is actually September 16th and is called Grito de Dolores.

That made some people think of taco bowls and love Hispanics. Whatever.

Why on Earth Would Anybody Post Business Videos on Snapchat?

By now if you follow me on Twitter you probably know that I do near daily “Snapstorms” or a collection of short videos (usually < 5 mins in total) with entrepreneur advice on Snapchat. Here’s a recent one I did on Fund…

Finding a New Medium

You may have noticed a new look at Both Sides of the Table today and that’s because I’ve migrated my blog to Medium. I’ve been planning a migration for some time because I believe Medium is the best product built for writers. I don’t manage web pages, I care only about ideas and thought.

Understanding the Rich Tapestry of American Culture as Experienced Through Food

An Inside Scoop on the Funding Environment and What it Might Mean for You

$30 million. That’s how much Invoca raised and we’re announcing it today. It is an heroic accomplishment in a brutal fund-raising market in which only market leaders can bring in that sort of money. But…

How to Decrease the Odds That Your Startup Fails

Many startup businesses — tech or otherwise — fail. In our industry we applaud the efforts for entrepreneurs to have tried and we know that today’s failure can bring the experience for tomorrow’s success. We also know that even though many of us…

Why Snapchat is an Important Media Company

Yesterday I wrote a primer on how to use Snapchat for my peer group of “over 30” people who don’t yet “get” Snapchat. Today I want to talk briefly about why I believe Snapchat is an important media company.

Snapchat 101 for VCs and Old Folks

As the human ear ages it loses its ability to hear high-pitched sound frequencies (above 15–16 kHz) through a condition known as presbycusis that starts at 18 years old. There’s an old parlor trick where a sound is played at a higher frequency than adults can hear…