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http://bokardo.com/archives/design-is-not-art-redux/
Great blog entry about design by one of my favorite bloggers.
Human beings are pretty hardwired for instant gratification. We’d all be healthier and happier if we went to the gym regularly, ate right, brushed our teeth, went to the dentist, avoided overexposure to the sun, etc. Instead, we sit in front of the TV because it’s easy and entertaining. We eat fattening […]
There has been some interesting discussion of late about the relationship between youth and successful entrepreneurship. It started with a from-the-hip post by Fred Wilson (which he later elaborated on).
After looking at the chart posted on Valleywag, it got me wondering about how old a fella has to be before he ought to get […]
Jumping off a cliff and building an airplane on the way down
By: Tony Wright on: May 18,2007 In: StartupsIn the startup world, people oftentimes use the term “runway” to describe the amount of time we have before we run out of money and need to be profitable. I just read a quote which I think is a lot more appropriate (and creates a greater sense of urgency).
“An entrepreneur who’s just left his […]
5 Reasons you don’t want to partner with an “Idea Guy”
By: Tony Wright on: May 17,2007 In: Software Dev, Startups(apologies for the lack of gender neutrality in this entry– idea girls exist too…)
I had a colleague the other day refer to me as an “idea guy”. I’m sure they meant it as a compliment, but I winced when I heard it. As a guy who tends to lurk in entrepreneurial circles, I […]
Just read a great article on BBC by way of Slashdot about Web 2.0 (tip o’ the hat to Brian Fioca, who IM’ed me the link) It liberally quotes usability-zealot Jakob Nielsen who, as you can imagine, is not all that enamored with the Web 2.0 movement.
As usual, someone more famous than me summarizes […]
Jobster alumnus Mark Maunder has put his travel blogging startup on hold for a month or two to pursue his muse… Which, in this case is (drumroll please) inline blog comments! It would be irresponsible of me not to mention Mark’s wife and biz partner, Kerry– who is quite likely the only reason […]
How many people can say they’ve been involved with 3 different businesses that have been featured on TechCrunch? First Jobby coverage (featured a second time when Jobster bought us), then Jobster coverage, and now RescueTime coverage!
RescueTime is the little side project I’ve been working on with my friends Robby and Joe. It was […]
9 Reasons why Web Software Teams get Too Big
By: Tony Wright on: Apr 28,2007 In: Jobster, Software Dev, StartupsBefore I got involved with product development a few years ago, my entire career was spent owning and running a small (10-20) person web app consulting firm. Clients (ranging from mom-and-pop operations to Fortune 100 megacorps) would come to me with a problem and I would assemble a team to solve that problem with […]
When is it time to quit (and when is it time to stick)?
By: Tony Wright on: Apr 23,2007 In: Jobster, My Life, StartupsJust read a GREAT interview with Seth Godin, who is about to launch a book entitled, “The Dip: a little book that teaches you when to quit (and when to stick)“.
For the record, I don’t think it’s time for Jobster to quit (or for me to quit Jobster). Recently, I’ve been asked to direct […]
- Currently co-founder of RescueTime
- Built and sold a web startup in 2006 in the recruiting space.
- Built and sold a 15ish-person web development consultancy
Other Tony Trivia
- Does not smoke a pipe.
- Currently bouncing around between Silicon Valley and Seattle, WA.
- Lived in Alaska for 8 years.
- Can fly a plane.
- Grew up racing sailboats.
- Played pen and paper RPGs, but won't admit it in public.
- Has killed and eaten a moose.
- Has never voted for anyone named Bush.
- Loves to cook and has made his own sausage
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