Posts Tagged ‘startup’
How I Stay Efficient – My Three Hour Rule
Ross | February 16th, 2010Some people are more efficient than others. There are many reasons for this: ability to focus, complexity of the work, distractions, etc. But while some have unique skills and intellect to get things done quickly, most people must develop systems to help them improve their efficiency and balance many diverse tasks. Some rely on to-do [...]
Choosing Technologies for Your Web Startup (Part 2)
Tal | February 9th, 2010In Part 1 of this blog series, I presented a rather dysfunctional conversation going on between software consultants and you, their client. I explained what consultants mean when they use the word “productivity,” why it gets convoluted, and how understanding this can lead you to making better choices for your company. I originally promised that [...]
Five Suggestions About Working With Lawyers
Ross | January 28th, 2010Prior to crowdSPRING, I practiced law for 13 years. During that time, I counseled and represented clients (from internet startups to Fortune 100 companies) in transactional matters and in complex trials. I’ve set at the table as a lawyer, and now have the perspective of an entrepreneur. This week on my personal blog, I’ve been [...]
Thoughts on being a startup in Chicago: 3 tips for entrepreneurs
Mike | January 25th, 2010In March, Ross and I will be hosting a talk at South by Southwest; it’s called “Third Coast: How to be a Startup Outside of Silicon Valley.” We have been thinking a lot about this lately and discussing the challenges we have faced on our own path. When we first conceived of the idea that [...]
