Very interesting how you went on to note various speakers – specifically how their speeches seemed so different sans gesticulation. Thanks for sharing. (That must have taken a lot of time!)
Agreed. A blog post regarding the story referenced by avree would be great.
Nevertheless, this story is refreshingly interesting and appreciated.
It's nice to hear this type of story after reading an article via TC about how some PR firm was claiming they can "Get your startup covered" by a site "like" TC for something like $750. Such behavior, I imagine, would ultimately dilute everything I like about TC and other similar sites. Thanks again for sharing your "real" experience.
3D printing this. 3D printing that. It's quite the buzz, no doubt.
This article made me think about a recent TC article that described the positive impact Airbnb has had / continues to have in communities that do not traditionally have hotels, etc.
Social news sharing FTW! I love how we can help others get this news simply through our engagement.
Oh, and as for "editing your YC application in the application form" ...I wouldn't recommend it, either. Use something that doesn't require an internet connection, and save often. [Don't forget to actually fill out and submit your application, though. =]
With Uber investing in the cloud (literally) with BlackJet, I wonder if the same idea could be used here. Well, the same idea... in a sense.
Like what if there cloud-like arbitrage system (in the positive sense). Like a private jet with extra seats, if people had private clouds they could offer "seats" (i.e., space) on some system such that you reduce the likelihood of an outage, but also you can make money.
"In searching for the next generation of successful social companies, VCs will look for not only growth, but engagement, mobile success and strong intent."
It will be interesting to see if/how more companies focus on mobile first, while at the same time not undermining the desktop experience.