you and brad feld are the reason I started blogging.
and it helped me out in so many ways as a new VC (and personally too)
fredwilson
· 2 months ago
That's great to hear bijan
bfeld
· 2 months ago
Thanks Bijan. I hope we (all three of us) help each other out on many things for a long time to come.
Mark Essel
· 2 months ago
Nice, short and sweet. Showing up everyday has a lost opportunity cost, I'm doing my best to squeeze it into other activities (while out walking has worked).
I was tight on time this morning (as well), but found a "goody but oldy" in a set of comments from Linus Torvalds about evolutionary engineering. I made time later to put in my two cents. Other readers may like his take on design (the original post, my 2 cents).
fredwilson
· 2 months ago
I showed up today (twice) without much time spent
It sometimes is time consuming but doesn't always have to be
ShanaC
· 2 months ago
For some reason, I'm finding of time spent, commenting is less time consuming that blogging. I feel like I have to write essays worth in a blog post of everything I think on one subject- full length analysis. I have a love-hate relationship. If I could cut that behavior, I probably would blog more.
Commenting, I find, I can get away with bare brushstrokes of less detail. Dunno why that is. Maybe it has to do with this is already an interactive space, whereas the blog doesn't feel that way...
FYI, you were mostly right on about Wave.
kidmercury
· 2 months ago
"I think it’s better than ever. Blog-based businesses have lower cost structures and are more "authentic" and as a result are drawing larger shares of ad budgets."
you know it boss! well said. blog stars ftw!!!!
Alex Popescu
· 2 months ago
Fred, seeing you, a busy person, blogging every day is both encouraging and challenging. I have a lot to learn from you. Thanks.
The thing that attracts me to this blog is the wide range of subjects you are covering. You speak about your experience and share advise, you help your companies, you inspire other companies and last, but not least you have the guts to pick up any subject that interests you. This blog feels like it's you as a person in this world. And that's simply great.
fredwilson
· 2 months ago
Thanks. I appreciate the feedback
Nitin Mittal
· 2 months ago
I am amazed and impressed by your high level of activity and engagement. I have a hard enough time following real-time discussions from a community of entrepreneurs and VCs on a daily basis. As a start-up, my partners and I have found it challenging to not only stay current on topics, but also create thoughtful pieces on what we are seeing while running a business.
In your second to last question, you mentioned mobile apps and new commerce models. What are some examples of new income streams? What do you think of mobile commerce?
fredwilson
· 2 months ago
I'm not sure mobile commerce is upon us, yet
I'm excited about new funding models like donorschoose, kiva, and kickstarter
ADstruc
· 2 months ago
Nice - great to have an interview posted of you, Fred, on here! I'd love to show you our new commerce model - an online buying platform for outdoor advertising. Can I buy you a cappuccino on Friday?
All Comments
and it helped me out in so many ways as a new VC (and personally too)
Showing up everyday has a lost opportunity cost, I'm doing my best to squeeze it into other activities (while out walking has worked).
I was tight on time this morning (as well), but found a "goody but oldy" in a set of comments from Linus Torvalds about evolutionary engineering. I made time later to put in my two cents. Other readers may like his take on design (the original post, my 2 cents).
It sometimes is time consuming but doesn't always have to be
Commenting, I find, I can get away with bare brushstrokes of less detail. Dunno why that is. Maybe it has to do with this is already an interactive space, whereas the blog doesn't feel that way...
FYI, you were mostly right on about Wave.
you know it boss! well said. blog stars ftw!!!!
The thing that attracts me to this blog is the wide range of subjects you are covering. You speak about your experience and share advise, you help your companies, you inspire other companies and last, but not least you have the guts to pick up any subject that interests you. This blog feels like it's you as a person in this world. And that's simply great.
In your second to last question, you mentioned mobile apps and new commerce models. What are some examples of new income streams? What do you think of mobile commerce?
I'm excited about new funding models like donorschoose, kiva, and kickstarter
Thanks,
John
ADstruc
www.ADstruc.com
All the best,
John