Community Continuous Deployment Internet Marketing 
Startup Lessons Learned
AUGUST 26, 2009
Ive written a little bit about the origins of Silicon Valley because I think its important for us to understand how we got here in order to make sure we preserve what is best about our community. The companies I spoke to all agreed that the community there was extremely supportive, especially in the critical ulta-early-stage.
Startup Lessons Learned
FEBRUARY 22, 2009
We also learned that law is code , and that leadership was needed to build thriving communities in a digital age. When I was a kid, the way I logged onto the internet for the first time (to play MUDs, naturally) was through an open dial-up console at San Diego State University. No logins, no codes, just raw uncensored internet access.
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Startup Lessons Learned
MARCH 29, 2010
I believe it means were achieving product/market fit for a set of ideas. These case studies range in size and scope: from pre-product/market fit to already exited, bootstrapped to venture-backed, solo practitioner to large organization. But cant I outsource that to a market researcher? Congratulations. Congratulations.
Startup Lessons Learned
OCTOBER 26, 2009
And, as you can see in my previous post on “ The cardinal sin of community management &# the feedback could be all over the map. But we had some super-active customers who would act as editors, collecting feedback from all over the community and synthesizing it into a report of the top issues. It was absolutely worth it.
Startup Lessons Learned
APRIL 26, 2009
Most importantly, there is almost no niche or trend that is unserved by this community. When you participate in an open community like these you take advantage of tremendous amounts of effort. Even as "just a user" you make the community better by adding momentum. Yeah, weve got that. Leverage is work, though.
Startup Lessons Learned
JUNE 8, 2009
Because of the extreme unknowns inherent in startup situations, we are all blind – to the realities of what customers what, market dynamics, and competitive threats. I suddenly lose my ability to judge if our marketing programs are being effective. It was pretty ugly, the marketing and design sucked, and I was embarrassed by it.
Startup Lessons Learned
MAY 14, 2009
Take a look: This full-day Master Class focuses on how to build a startup from the ground up to focus on customers, markets, and speed of iteration. I have contacts within the university and entrepreneurial communities and would be happy to help you set up something if interested. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n.
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