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Weekly Twitter Summary for 2010-05-23

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:54:57 +0000

Use this coupon code to get 30% one item at Barnes & Noble Y3V4U3X – http://mylikes.com/r/AHY #coupons #
Useful preso by @startuplawyer re. basic incorporation http://slidesha.re/djhnyV #
I just voted for "Doodle 4 Google" http://www.google.com/doodle4google/vote.html#grade-k-3 some amazing doodles drawn by kids. #
#AT amp;Twireless I don't care that you "cover 97% of Americans" – just stop dropping my calls in SF. #bad_marketing http://twitpic.com/1owi82 #

Weekly Twitter Summary for 2010-05-16

Thomas Korte — Sun, 16 May 2010 23:30:00 +0000

Founders have to be "irrationally optimistic" & investors "cynical, pessimistic and critical" http://t.korte.us/ahlsIc 8min video by @naval #
Every restaurant should do this: a tip guide (picture) http://twitpic.com/1mzxb3 #
"Look at fundraising as a sales process: generate leads > qualify > pitch > seal the deal" by @cherevik http://t.korte.us/bDqcmU #

Weekly Twitter Summary for 2010-05-09

Thomas Korte — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:30:00 +0000

“If I am nice to every startup founder I meet, I will still never pay back how much others have helped me http://bit.ly/dlQ8hP @joefernandez #
Fonders: "unpaid interns .. is risky .. the consequences … are potentially grave." by @Yokum http://t.korte.us/c72hgj #
I was just awarded the "TV Newbie" badge on @gomiso! #
Google CEO @ericschmidt "My estimate would be one-a-month acquisitions and these are largely in lieu of hiring" http://t.korte.us/c7Chn2 #
If you can get over the title, there are great points in the post: "Do Business Like A Prostitute" http://bit.ly/bZBgDx via @founder411 #

Weekly Twitter Summary for 2010-05-02

Thomas Korte — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:30:00 +0000

“If you make a feature matrix of Dropbox, we’ll never come out in front [...] we do a few things [really] well " http://bit.ly/cBKirq #
I love the #Gmail interface on my brand new iPad 3G. Waiting for Google Voice iPad interface #
"Stop lean-washing. Save the (start-up) world." – good observations by @phineasb http://bit.ly/cKUYEh via @ceonyc #
I read two emails EVERY day: 1. @VentureHacks Twitter Digest http://bit.ly/bBEzAB 2. @Techcrunch Daily Summary http://bit.ly/As87a #
"Access to capital is not the most important value-add that angels bring [...] mentoring or contacts, may help most" http://bit.ly/cgBOhz #
"Silicon Valley is an insular bubble .. we operate in a sheep-like herd and waste a lot of money on really dumb ideas" http://bit.ly/cukyvL #
More seed fund announcements: http://bit.ly/bPu9ZJ << early stage angel investing gets crowded. Founders: ask what's the "value-add"! #
I use @Dropbox to easily store stuff online. 2 gigs are free. Use this link and get 250mb more http://db.tt/cRetf8 #dropbox #coupon #
Survey: 56% say online video adv. is “more effective” or “much more effective” than other forms of ads http://tod.ly/9c3f5x cc/@todsacerdoti #
Congrats #MyLikes on Pay-Per-Video YT Ads Launch http://tcrn.ch/cF9Nll & welcome aboard @DavidScacco #
For anyone who doubts that YC or Techstar is valuable, watch Steve Blank’s SLL Keynote: http://bit.ly/aywS3I (video) #

Weekly Twitter Summary for 2010-04-18

Thomas Korte — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:30:00 +0000

Nice!! >> Evernote’s Freemium Insights: Cost per active user is $0.09, Revenue per active user is $0.70 per month http://bit.ly/9blV0L #
The space we work in matters: Creative Office Designs Around the World http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/creative-modern-office-designs/ #
Great advice on designing effective Call to Action Buttons http://is.gd/btr2H #
"The worst ideas we see at Y Combinator are from young founders making things they think other people will want" http://t.korte.us/c97mpM #
Technology doesn't seem to take a big place in the 2010 TIME most influential people poll Vote for @marissamayer http://t.korte.us/a1XAM6 #
Really interesting to see "Tweeps" with similar followers using Google's Follow Finder > here are mine http://t.korte.us/bH0EmU #
Great article: 10 Steps to Successfully Sourcing Startup Talent: http://bit.ly/9VLuKS by @byosko #
Startup lessons learned from Warren Buffett via @VentureBeat http://bit.ly/cg0DBZ #
The iphone's persistent location tracking is by far the most important and certainly most exciting addition to OS 4.0 > http://bit.ly/cN65l6 #

Weekly Twitter Summary for 2010-04-11

Thomas Korte — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:30:00 +0000

RT @venturehacks: Facebook acquires @angellist startup Divvyshots http://j.mp/anQFyN – congrats @rchen. Mashable: http://j.mp/db3VRJ #
ipad vs iphone report: 83% of ipad apps are paid vs 73% on iPhone. http://bit.ly/a64rLH by @Distimo #
Great post about teaching & learning: Teaching Entrepreneurship – The “Survey” Class http://bit.ly/aw2LJ2 by @sgblank #
Only Android and RIM gained smartphone market share in past 3 month. MS -4%, Palm -1.8% Apple -0.1% via @comScore http://t.korte.us/8YBZyx #
Looking for mobile apps developer to build super simple #earthquake reporting and notification app. Short & gratifying project – (please RT) #
Win an iPad from MyLikes: http://t.korte.us/dfNwFQ #
Just got my custom URL shortener from @bitly pro http://t.korte.us/9sBcSJ
The domain: t.korte.us. Why did I get one? I am not sure – LOL. #
Intrusive advertising – maybe. Caught my attention – certainly. #degreedeodorant in San Francisco http://twitpic.com/1d91mb #

Weekly Twitter Summary for 2010-04-04

Thomas Korte — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:30:00 +0000

My tweets of the last week

Intrusive advertising – maybe. Cought my attention – certainly. #degreedeodorant in San Francisco http://twitpic.com/1d91mb #
RT @nickaster @triplepundit Starbucks Shareholders Vote Down Recycling, Company Resists Cooperation http://bit.ly/bRKYIW #
+1 RT @naval Here's my official review. The iPad is mind-blowing. Go get it. Here endeth the review. #
"Good-paying jobs don’t come from bailouts. They come from start-ups" http://nyti.ms/cuoNkN by @NYTimesFriedman Op-Ed NYT via @shaherose #
Great slides by @hnshah: Metrics for Startup Success and Failure http://bit.ly/cwZNAe via @joelg87 #
The first industry to change b/c of the ipad: cc terminals! RT @jack @Square. Today we're opening .. on the iPad. http://j.mp/anChhQ #
I am 3rd in line for the #ipad @Scobleizer is 1st, @moon is 2nd – but I'll give up my spot soon. http://twitpic.com/1cpldf #
I miss this place ……. http://twitpic.com/1cp82i #
I'm @ the googleplex (43) until 3pm -is anyone around? #
#plan Buy an iPad Line Party @ Apple Palo Alto http://plancast.com/a/2dln
I won't camp there all night, but I'll stop by on Friday 3pm #
Happy BDay Gmail. In 6 years & 40503 messages you changed my life! Read the original welcome email (4/1/04) http://bit.ly/9CNBOT ty @paultoo #
http://twitpic.com/1cip9s – #
Angellist just keeps getting better. Welcome aboard @mkapor RT @angellist Mitch Kapor (Founder of Lotus) joins Angellist http://j.mp/bPLqOr #
Startup Tip: Don't spend a lot of money on design. Use 99 designs >> launch >> iterate >> relaunch http://lx.im/4Yml #adforcharity #
Deadline is approaching RT @gsoc: Students, apply for Google Summer of Code 2010: http://socghop.appspot.com. More info http://bit.ly/cUegTl #
The ipad keeps getting better. RT @mike_elgan: CBS and ABC to stream TV shows free to iPad. http://bit.ly/9e9sT9 #
I live my iPad already >> RT Netflix Streaming App Coming to iPad http://bit.ly/9awapA #
Looking for a co-founder? http://founderdating.com/ Palo Alto – Application deadline is tomorrow @founderdating #
The new bubble: The Q&A Space >> Quora funded at $86 mil. valuation http://tcrn.ch/90ywuR #insane (aardvark as bought by Google for $50m) #

Weekly Twitter Summary for 2010-03-28

Thomas Korte — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:30:00 +0000

The summary of all my tweets of last week.

My thoughts on startap vision/mission are in the comments RT @vhtalk: Whats the vision? – Venture Hacks: http://j.mp/aWT76F gr8 post @nivi #
I find it obnoxious that #apple charged my credit card (almost $1000) for the #ipad that they ship 6 weeks later. Is that legal? #
No tweets in almost two days = a lot of meetings: the quality of startups/founders in SF is amazing. Is there something in the water here? #
16 Tips for #YCombinator Founders @ Demo Day http://bit.ly/cMemSY cc/@ycombinator #
I just posted: 16 Tips for #YCombinator Founders @ Demo Day http://bit.ly/cMemSY #
Is Nancy Pelosi really not on Twitter??? Nancy, Twitter HQ is in SF, 3 blocks from your office in your district!
http://bit.ly/3xxGYr #
Welcome 30 million Americans to healthcare http://bit.ly/dfMM02 – A great day for America! TY #nancypelosi #
Starting a company: laptop = $1500, lawyer = $2000, good advice = priceless (or $19) > get this books http://bit.ly/dqbWAs @venturehacks #
RT @DouglasMerrill: I'm on NPR @MorningEdition: Ex @Google Chief Information Officer shares his tips for organization Monday morning. #
Oh no, CORRECTION 2 @techstars DEADLINE for Boulder is tomorrow, Seattle OPENS tuesday http://bit.ly/9MnToN – thanks again @davidcohen #
#picnik founders on Day 0. Strategy: min. features + fun gimmick = viral mkting, build V2 w/ 3rd party integration http://bit.ly/agUCbK #
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on the ipad: http://bit.ly/a23O1O (video) >> it didn't take long for male fantasy to come true on the ipad #

My Tweets week of 2010-03-21

Thomas Korte — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:30:00 +0000

RT @SendGrid We are aware of the counter overflow after delivering over 1 billion emails. << Good problem to have – Congrats @isaldana #
CORRECTION @techstars deadline for Boulder is TOMORROW, Seattle is on TUESDAY http://bit.ly/9MnToN – thanks @davidcohen for noticing #
I just invested in SetJam, it took 172 minutes from intro to funding them. Find out why: http://bit.ly/c3988p my 1. investment in the #TVwar #
I am attending the AdMob Developer Day on 3/25 in San Mateo http://plancast.com/a/227j #plan #
Innovation at Google (1h video) from 2007 but still relevant http://bit.ly/dvgCLC by xoogler @DouglasMerrill #
#TVwar is the next battleground: GoogleTV vs AppleTV. We will all be better off b/c of it http://nyti.ms/91SONi Watch for big acquisitions #
“When companies are good, or great, they find a way to get things right” \@tgmtgm http://bit.ly/bgcP6U >> Startup lesson: pick up the phone! #
Will the iPad be a success? Well, …. “iPad first-day pre-orders is 120,000 units” http://bit.ly/bZbTNg << I think so | via @prabhe #
I regret not having invested in @posterous: smart founders, ever evolving product w/o adding complexity, gr8 investors http://url4.eu/1qEGl #
The @37signals guys are really funny! Watch the video ad for their awesome new book #rework http://bit.ly/cMQzz1 #viralmarketing #
Amazing how we create new markets out of thin air (mobile apps study): http://bit.ly/bgA6Bz << Apps Developers worldwide: let me fund you! #
What was the first ever .com domain? It’s been 25 years already << I feel old: http://j.mp/arbhiM via @robinwauters @eprenen #
Win $2500: USA.gov Video Contest http://bit.ly/cGffTQ help them out, pls. – so far just 1 entry & 24 group members via @kateatstate @bevUSA #
it took me 4 years to get to 100 followers (I was not very active) and 3 month to get to 400 (today) – stats: http://bit.ly/arnsk8 #
Very #funny especially for parents of 4 year old kids: self control experiment (video) http://bit.ly/ceT9Bg via @eladgil #
LOL – really! RT @McAndrew OMG OMG OMG RT @KateAtState: BREAKING: I was able to download @Firefox at work! Change has come to America! #
Very cool visualization of @ev’s #sxsw keynote by @SunniBrown pic: http://bit.ly/d7JPvx via @dannysullivan #
UK entrepreneurs: Got an idea? Enter Metro startup competition http://is.gd/aJBZN via @andrewjscott @robertloch #
“6 Reasons I’m down on 4sq” by @jeffhilimire http://bit.ly/9EBnHU >> Anyone, give me 3 good reasons why I should “check-in”? #
LocWar: 4sq: 100 checkins in 3 mins, Gowalla 100 checkins in 18 minutes > more: http://bit.ly/9eW905 in response to http://tcrn.ch/9ubqTt #

My Tweets week of 2010-03-14

Thomas Korte — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:30:00 +0000

Impressive #techstar results http://bit.ly/9phm8w 27/39 funded 5 exits *156* new jobs created @mcandrew tell yr boss. Congrats @davidcohen #
While everybody is busy “checking-in” @sxsw, LivingSocial quietly raises $25M & makes real money http://bit.ly/9ZxH42 #impressed #
Just ordered my 3G #ipad I haven’t been this excited since the G1 (which I never used … ) Developers: I WANT TO FUND YOUR IPAD APPS! #
“customer acquisition is the most overlooked & understated challenge faced by first-time entrepreneurs” http://bit.ly/cpawTH by @richaberman #
Sometimes I feel like I live in a bubble here in SV: Less than 8% of people know what a browser is! ??? http://youtu.be/o4MwTvtyrUQ #unreal #
RT @googlemaps Google Maps now has biking directions! Check it out at http://maps.google.com/biking #bikewithgoogle #
#plan Game Developer Conference (San Francisco) Tue, Mar 9, 2010 http://plancast.com/a/1iyn #
Those crazy Germans and their BMW bikes (video) http://ow.ly/16KK4f via @yukai_chou #
What does Google, Paypal, Yahoo, eBay, SUN, Flickr & BoA have in common? http://bit.ly/bn4qnn >> (Video) http://bit.ly/cXnkAc #startupvisa #
Wow – it is “snowing” in San Francisco. http://twitpic.com/17g5mh #
#blogger kills FTP http://bit.ly/bn99qg and pushed the few professional blogs using blogger to #WP @ev where will you migrate your blog to? #
Rummbled 10/10 at Andronico’s, San Francisco http://rmb.ly/5MTM Best SF gorcery store by a large margin! #
I’m still trying to figure out how to use Twitter, Buzz & FF together. Any best practice ideas? #
#gdc mobile developers: Looking for funding? I am at #gdc this week – DM me for an informal chat/ brainstorming. #