A Good Friday

21Mar08

An alternative reason to celebrate Good Friday. 50 years ago the world’s most popular symbol for peace was born. Derived from combining the semaphore alphabet letters (flag waving language) for N (nuclear) and D(disarmament), this symbol has graced many bathroom stalls and Volkswagen beetles all over the world. Its a good time to take [...]

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recipe for a startup

21Mar08

Idea for a startup? Good checklist from Sequoia Capital website.
Elements of Sustainable Companies
Start-ups with these characteristics often foretells the success of a business and the likelihood of it becoming a sustainable, enduring company. We like to partner with companies that have:
Clarity of Purpose
Summarize the company’s business on the back of a business card.

Large Markets
Address existing [...]

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