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Lessons Learned: Please teach kids programming, Mr. President

Startup Lessons Learned

I went to excellent public schools (so-called science magnets) that had computer classes, which meant they had networked computers that I could use. If we network them together, theyll answer each others questions and collaborate on projects we can hardly imagine. But I was also very lucky. Theyll take it from there.

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Embrace technical debt

Startup Lessons Learned

For example, I’ve talked often about our belief that an instant messaging add-on product would allow IMVU to take advantage of a network effects strategy. Once we can see opportunities for truly global efficiency gains, all that remains is to ensure our team actually makes room for those investments.

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What would you want to tell Washington DC about startups?

Startup Lessons Learned

So heres my simple question: What do folks in Washington need to know about the global community of entrepreneurs? Id like to see if we can come up with policy suggestions, concerns, or questions that might promote entrepreneurship generally - and globally. Ease the process for startups to get access to global talent.

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Lessons Learned: Don't launch

Startup Lessons Learned

Launching is about creating circles within circles (groups of people that connect) and social networking, word of mouth, and real-world advertising are all contributing factors. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Build a gigantic river of momentum with minimal effort so you dont get burned out.

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Lessons Learned: The engineering manager's lament

Startup Lessons Learned

I also have to include this caveat: we werent purely a software company - we built telecom network devices, hw and sw. I'm sure we all agree the technology landscape has changed in the last 30 years, but are you blaming agile development for the global financial crisis? Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n.

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Join the lean startup discussion at Facebook on Thursday

Startup Lessons Learned

fbFund REV featuring Eric Ries The Lean Startup Host: fbFund Type: Education - Lecture Network: Global Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009 Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm Location: fbFund REV Garage Street: 164 Hamilton City/Town: Palo Alto, CA RSVP Here So, if you are in the Bay Area and want to swing by Palo Alto on Thursday afternoon, come join the conversation.

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