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The Golden Age of the Boston Internet Entrepreneur

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There are a couple classic archetypes of internet/software founders, including the genius college student cooking up something quirky but ultimately disruptive in his dorm room who launches his company straight out of undergrad. Reactions when I told people I was an “internet entrepreneur” ranged from smirks to blank stares.

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Boston’s WebInno Is Now BIG

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Back in June, the local Boston tech community together celebrated the ten year anniversary of the Web Innovators Group, affectionately known as “WebInno.” Originally, I had invited a dozen or so internet entrepreneurs to a Cambridge bar where we crammed into the back room wearing hand-drawn nametags. The origins of WebInno are humble.

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It's Always Sunny on the Web

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Rather, it was his framework for the “history of the web” which did. While the web started with people passively receiving content from AOL, it soon transitioned to people hunting for information with Google. He says “’do’ is where the web is headed in 2008,” citing social networks and other social services (e.g.

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It's Always Sunny on the Web

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Rather, it was his framework for the “history of the web” which did. While the web started with people passively receiving content from AOL, it soon transitioned to people hunting for information with Google. He says “’do’ is where the web is headed in 2008,” citing social networks and other social services (e.g.

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Four Branches of the Green Web

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How can the web further facilitate the lessening of the impact that individuals have on the environment? While the separate CleanTech energy sector has been in hot pursuit by VCs over the past couple years , I think it’s interesting to note what ways the internet alone is becoming an integral component in the overall green movement.

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Excited to Co-Found a New Micro VC Firm

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With the support and encouragement of my Venrock colleagues, I am pleased to share that I am moving on to co-found a new Micro VC firm focused on seed internet investments. In addition, I will also continue to independently operate the Web Innovators Group. I thought I would share a quick update on my blog about my professional plans.

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Director of Platform & Community

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Requirements: A “digital native” with an established personal web presence and a strong interest in new technology. Include pointers to your LinkedIn profile and other professional web presences.' Strategize new project initiatives based on top-level firm goals, set priorities, and manage towards operational completion.

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