I recently started reading Guy Kawasaki’s blog:
http://blog.guykawasaki.com/
There is a reason why this guy is a successful author (8 books), accomplished silicon valley veteran, and frequent speaker. He has a knack for being incredibly entertaining while at the same time incredibly informative. Not only does he know what he’s talking about (through his experience […]
Archive for April, 2006
What’s Fashionable in Startups Today
Published by Ryan Junee April 14th, 2006 in Thoughts. 0 CommentsTo me, there seem to be two fashionable areas in which to be starting a company in Silicon Valley right now:
“Web 2.0″ and Biotech (and to a lesser extent nanotech which I will lump in together here because it involves similar investments in complex research and engineering)
I find it interesting how these two areas are […]
This great series of articles by Robert French explains the interesting history of various landmarks around the bay area (including cooley landing, leslie salt, SLAC, the sunken ship).
http://www.balearntofly.com/links/bay-area-history.html
Fellow pilots will particularly enjoy these articles, because many of these landmarks are use as ‘reporting points’ to establish your position when talking to Air Traffic Control.
Pilots and […]
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More
Founders at Work: Stories of Startups’ Early Days
iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It
Atlas Shrugged
Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying
Yahoo! Hacks
The Monk and the Riddle: The Art of Creating a Life While Making a Living
The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from IDEO, America’s Leading Design Firm
The Fountainhead