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Finding a Way to Stick With It

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Whitney Leave a comment

“The problem with the Internet startup craze isn’t that too many people are starting companies; it’s that too many people aren’t sticking with it. That’s somewhat understandable, because there are many moments that are filled with despair and agony, when … Continue reading →

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Disruption of the Middle Class- Part 2

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Whitney Leave a comment

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how many middle class jobs and industries have been effected by the rise of computers and automation, based on a recent Newsweek Article on the Beached White Male, entitled “Dead Suit … Continue reading →

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The Serendipity Engine

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Whitney 3 Comments

It’s hard sometimes to convince folks that one of the amazing things about the internet and social media has been meeting people you might never know otherwise, and how these friendships, over time, become incredibly useful and amazing. Some of … Continue reading →

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The Secret Sauce- Cross Pollination

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Whitney 3 Comments

Julien Smith asked a question recently- when did you last have a breakthrough idea?  And he suspected they probably didn’t come from a blog, or the stuff that “everybody” reads.  That got my thinking- Where do I get my best … Continue reading →

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When is an Unconference not an Unconference

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Whitney 6 Comments

A friend forwarded me this link to a new Unconference, PR Camp , taking place in New York on Friday, November 20, a day after the Web 2.0 Expo concludes in NYC.  Given that I will be in New York, … Continue reading →

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