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Socializr to Launchr Soonr or Latr

Posted on April 14, 2006 ·

(Updated)
After all the rumors, Socializr may launch any day, reports the SiliconBeat.  After the tremendous success  of Friendster, Founder Jonathan Abrams is launching another social network.

Dear Reader, remember, you read it here first (wow, is this the first time in my life I am first in something?). Back then I somehow found a job search, in which Socializr was trying to fill the most strategic post in any startup: Executive Assistant to the CEO.  

A little later I reported that the position got filled (after all, what’s a social network without hot babes?) They also picked up funding, according to some rumors to the tune of $500K.

There we go: Friendster is Dead!  Long Live Socializr!  See also the Walleywag.

Update (4/28):  A bit more validation: Socializr mentioned at TechCrunch.

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Bill Gates on LinkedIn – I’m the Deal Maker :-)

Posted on April 14, 2006 ·

You don’t need Scoble to get hooked up with Bill Gates – just send me a LinkedIn Inmail, like this one I received: (sender’s name and other data removed):

On April 13, 2006, xxxxxxxx wrote:

  Dear Zoli, Please forward this to Bill.xxxx
xxxx xxxxx wants to reach Bill Gates and asks you to forward an Introduction to one of your trusted connections who can put xxxxx in touch with Bill. And the actual business proposal to Bill:

 

Message: Joint-Venture

Dear Bill,

I am xxxx xxxxx, CEO of xxxxx Corporation. We provide Software design services for .NET and Windows. Recently, We are losing our engineers to Microsoft, Redmond, WA office. Our Design centers are located in xxxxx.

I have a business proposal to setup joint-venture to establish a Microsoft Software design center with xxxxx. This will save you over 60% cost what you are paying in Redmond per engineer. Instead hiring engineers and moving them to WA. You have more engineers at less cost if you can employ them in xxxxx. xxxxx will provide all the Operation and design management.

As you know xxxxx has qualified .NET and Windows experienced engineers.

If you are interested. I would be happy to come to meet with you at your convinient time to discuss the details of the joint-venture deal.

I am looking forward to do business with you.

xxxxxx
CEO
xxxxx Corporation.

Update (8/4/07): Bill Gates just face-slammed Robert 😉

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Has The Donald Lost His Mind? – The $140 Sandwich

Posted on April 11, 2006 ·

For firing a Project Manager who “overpriced” a sandwich at $7.99.

Little does he know what real sandwich prices are.  Like this mouthwatering (?) Wagyu beef sandwich. It “represents great value for money” says Ewan Venters, Catering Director at Selfridges on Oxford Street.

Sure it does, at a cool  £85 (about $140).  
(full story on BBC News)

Update (7/4):  If you don’t want to spend $140, you can get Ham Sandwich 2.0.

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May Rossfield on Manage Knowledgement

Posted on April 10, 2006 ·

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Google Infiltrates VC Office

Posted on April 2, 2006 ·

 

Since the big revelation 4 years ago we all know the secret behind Google’s search results.  Apparently one of their top technologist decided to spy around in Union Square Ventures’ offices. (via Fred Wilson)

 

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How to Pitch Your Idea – Coaching for Entrepreneurs

Posted on April 1, 2006 ·

Hilarious.   (hat tip: Paul Kedrosky)
Should  the embedded video not work in feeds, watch it here.

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The Art of (Market) Timing

Posted on April 1, 2006 ·

The World is going insane.  Guy Kawasaki releases How to Remain Sane. Perfect timing.

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M&A Turmoil and Executive Shakeup

Posted on April 1, 2006 ·

The World has turned upside down in an unusual (for a Saturday!) flurry of M&A activity and Executive moves.

.. the list goes on.  I’m lost.. who owns who and who works for who?  Anybody?  Heeeeeeeelp!
 

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They Come in Peace …

Posted on April 1, 2006 ·

If you have Google Earth, don’t click the story link, check it out yourself: search for  Area 51, then zoom in.

Otherwise:  read more | digg story

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Patent Ransom – Take #2

Posted on March 31, 2006 ·

Auren Hoffman got the patent on the business model of suing others who violate patents.  Or something like that.  But he may be late, since Chris Yeh got the patent on patenting the business model patent business model.  Or maybe it’s just too late and I should go to sleep.

See also: Patent Ransom.

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