When you do get time the advisers are often too removed from the details of the company to help.  Let’s face it, to help a company you really need to understand the details.  But I would argue that you can develop relationships with many advisers, mentors and VCs that will help with introductions for no equity.  Expensive.  MORE >>

Margin in Mystery An Angel investor that used to be on a startup CEO roundtable with me, always had a lot of great phrases that would help startups. The challenge is how you can help a consumer make sense of a large complex space. In eHarmony's case, it was the friction of finding a compatible marriage partner. That feels powerful. MORE >>

While watching the inauguration today I decided to actually be productive and put some thoughts on paper about how the government might help get us out of this depression (not a recession anymore). 1) Give tax credits for direct investments in private companies not funds or public companies. 7) Give tax credits for hiring U.S. MORE >>

I programed macros to help my mom with her Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets for work.  I helped program my college’s recruiting office’s software system.  The same is true for strategy consulting and often it is helpful for senior levels within large corporations.  was reading Chris Dixon’s blog tonight.  Marketing?  MORE >>

S&P Low in 2009 of 666 x 2 = 1332 High in 2012. The Federal Reserve's balance sheet is bloated and helped to rig the stock and bond market game. The 2009 downturn was prevented by the Government by double its debt load in the trillions and now the next recession could be even worse and deeper. Pick your poison. The U.S. MORE >>