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Art, with some elements of Execution
My Networking CV (or, What’s In It For Me?)

By ⋅ January 26, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

As social networking sites proliferate and mature, we’re all learning how to use these interesting new resources. True, it is just a modern take on “professional networking” – purposeful connections with different special interest groups, to share ideas and lay the foundation for current or future “opportunities”. I’m involved with a couple of organizations like [...]

Art, with some elements of Execution
Consarned whippersnappers (Generational Diversity)

By ⋅ May 20, 2007 ⋅ One comment

An interesting thread, started by VC guy Fred Wilson, on the overweighting of youth vs. experience when it comes to entrepreneurial activity. Clay Shirkey weighs in with a thoughtful analogy to Bayesian theory, basically saying that the young are blissfully ignorant of the trials and tribulations of the Real World. For investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate [...]

Art, with some elements of Science
LinkedIn Networking Generates Some Hits; Thoughts on Facebook

By ⋅ April 4, 2007 ⋅ One comment

A quick note about LinkedIn, the social networking site for business professionals; I’ve been a member / participant for over a year, but definitely not an aggressive link-seeker. For example, I am protective of my personal database of contacts – some of whom I am quite sure would not appreciate having their email address submitted [...]

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