Community is not something you can buy. Rather, it’s connecting with individuals and building a base of trust, camaraderie and depth that allows your input to hold value. Find out why listening and understanding is the key to building a successful community.
Archives for January 2013
Are you ready for the place graph?
For years, entrepreneurs, tech observers and funders have known two things about the geolocation space: It holds an enormous amount of promise, and it’s taking an awfully long time to get there. Here’s a look back at pioneering geolocation site Platial and the current state of geoloco apps, sites and services.
Lean Startup’s Eric Ries on building accountability into your startup
Entrepreneurs love quoting the tenets of The Lean Startup movement but Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup, urges entrepreneurs to move beyond the buzzwords and take on metrics. Find out why you need to take a closer look at metrics to understand what really matters to growing a business.
How to go from student to master of your domain
You don’t necessarily need 10,000 hours of practice and experience in social media to be considered a pro; you just need to know more than the person who hires you! Learn why engaging and doing can get you far.
Techniques for working smarter — not harder
Success comes from being smart about how you work which doesn’t necessarily mean you have to forgo sleep and family to be successful. At The Lean Startup Conference in San Francisco, we asked attendees how they plan on working smarter, not harder in 2013. Watch the video to hear their responses.