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“Board of Business Titans”

June 23, 2007

This is the headline – over a section (alas, no photos online) in today’s Globe featuring the pictures of BCE board members – that had me choking on my bratwurst this morning, as my brain briefly shut down, momentarily confused by the incongruity between the conflicting mental images of “business titan”, the gallery of crusty […]

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“People Ready” Blogging

June 23, 2007

There’s another brouhaha – first reported / started by Valleywag – unfolding on Techmeme over the involvement of some Federated Media A-listers – including Om, Paul, Mike, Fred – in a Microsoft “people ready” ad campaign. The gory details are sprayed all over the ‘sphere this morning (why does this always happen on a Saturday???) […]

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Angels in Toronto

June 21, 2007

As early stage activity grows in Toronto, I’m getting an increasing number of requests for introductions to angel investors and other potential early stage investors. The amounts involved are typically well under $500K, and the sector is generally internet-oriented. If you or someone you love (!) is, or could provide an introduction to, investors interested […]

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And Things are Just Fine in Iraq

June 20, 2007

Curiously, while New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s withdrawal from the Republican party is being touted as a prelude to a run for the presidency, his mission seems drawn from pre 9/11 days. The NYT is reporting that his aides are working behind the scenes to identify states where “his positions on major issues — global […]

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God help you, at some point you’re going to have to hire executives

June 19, 2007

I’m really enjoying Marc Andreessen’s blogging; the latest – why not to do a startup.

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And You Think You’ve Got E-mail Overload

June 18, 2007

In the weeks leading up to mesh we mesh guys we living pretty much 7 x 24 on email and IM as we organized the conference. I couldn’t tell you how many messages we exchanged, but there we days when it was well over a hundred, possibly even two hundred. And I couldn’t help noticing […]

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Google Maps Goes High Res in Toronto

June 16, 2007

This is huge news – the latest Google Maps update has added high resolution satellite imagery for Toronto. Hat tip to BlogTo, which has sample images.

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In a Shocking Development, Avvo Gets Sued

June 15, 2007

What a shame that only a few days after launch lawyers have filed a class action suit (on behalf of lawyers, natch) against Avvo, the lawyer rating site (founded by my mesh partner Stuart’s former Expedia colleague, Mark Britton). The story is proceeding (predictably, alas) almost as a parody for now, with a defensive industry […]

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“Glaciers of the business and media world”

June 14, 2007

I’ll admit it – this reference made me laugh – a lot. Hat tip to Ryan.

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June is the new August

June 14, 2007

Is it just me, or is it downright scary that early summer is once again seeing a string of plus 30 degree days? What comes after 32 degrees? (Not to worry, though – as Matt Drudge is so determined to remind us on a weekly basis, somewhere in North America it’s chilly, so don’t you […]

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