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I'm looking for a tech co-founder for an education software start-up. Location will be either Boulder or SF.

Interested in learning more?

Contact me: letsdobigthings [at] gmail


I have none, but I am in the process of learning.

Can we add this as an option?


1password. I use it on my mac, iPad, and iPhone. Incredible product.


I've been using 1password on my mac, but I'm not using it's full capabilities yet. To use it with the iPhone do you sync your passwords using Dropbox or anything?


I am shocked that "value" or "value add" didn't appear on this list. Everyday, I hear someone talk about how they "added value" or the need to be "value add" and each time I hear this I throw up in my mouth a little bit. It has gotten so out of hand that, for fun, I keep a sticky note on my desk and keep tally of how many buzzwords get used by my colleagues each day. Some fun facts from the sticky note:

Newest addition: "arrow in our quiver"

Most frequent sports analogy: "utility infielder"

Second most frequent sports analogy: to "tee up"


>> Most frequent sports analogy: "utility infielder"

That's funny. If I were using sports analogies about myself or something I was working on, I wouldn't use one that essentially means "bad hitter".


You are a pinch hitter. Better yet, a clutch hitter. You know, when the game is on the line, the chips are down, and the fat lady is about to sing.

The utility infielder is used for late inning defense to protect a lead. Versatile guy on to have on the bench, cheap and therefore hard to let go. Definitely not a rock star though.


Great stuff. Lots of people have commented on why more outdoor sites haven't taken off. I'd point you all to www.mountainproject.com


For me, the real takeaway for entrepreneurs who want to get funded is to better "manage expectations." In other words, contact VC / angel early, set artificially low expectations initially (ones you know you can hit, so you build momentum), give yourself time, outperform, communicate out performance...rinse and repeat.


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