.. were you planning on giving me photo credit for that shot of pete?
Adam Ostrow
· 1 year ago
done
magnusdopus
· 1 year ago
I've been wrong before but even back during the Web bubble, you usually had a functional site before you threw your first party. If chi.mp investors are not livid with chi.mp founders for the party's ROI (not ROH-return on hype), then there's something wrong with the investors.
Dan Kogan
· 1 year ago
Absolutely agree! Without variety there is no competition. Without competition there is no evolution. Innovative ideas will win at the end.... if they can sustain the recession.
Not sure about Pete's sticker but didn't the collegehumor guys trademark the shocker hand gesture?
Sean P. Aune
· 1 year ago
The hand gesture we're using isn't "the shocker" as that is your index, middle finger and pinky extended. The one on our stickers is kinda of a cross between sign language for "love" and the hand gesture everyone throws at rock concerts.
dave mcclure
· 1 year ago
right on target adam.
it's possible the doomsayers who are predicting nuclear winter 2.0 may be correct -- for companies trying to raise money on $500m pre-money valuations. however, most of the smart, young entrepreneurs i know only need $250K-$2M (or less!) to put together a cool new startup. and there's plenty of silicon valley angels willing to fund good ideas on that kind of budget.
the next wave of great startups is more likely to be born from a small amount of money and a large amount of brilliance than vice versa.
Kris
· 1 year ago
I fall in line with Dave. A little cash and very creative minds will be the next cycle of killer startups.
Chris Lynn
· 1 year ago
Adam, very thoughtful response. Wondering if CNET was just upset bc they couldn't have a rocking party! \m/
youporn
· 1 year ago
Nice event, I love the way geeks like me partying .. keep up \oo/ M! rocks
BillyWarhol
· 1 year ago
I was extremely Impressed seeing da way c0ol PartyPix of yer Web2.0 Pawty from Pete on Facebook* These aren't yer Star Wars Convention Internet Geeks crawling upstairs from their Parents unfinished Basement! ;)) These are RockStars!! Pete Doherty + Babyshambles Eat yer Heart Out! I can't believe Kate Moss was there too!!
;))
It used to be my Dream to shoot a TechCrunch Party but Screw that - I wanna Shoot a Mashable Party!! Preferably in Ibiza onboard Paul Allen's Yacht*
+ thx fer reminding me to Not Get a Real Job!! Yer Keeping the Dream Alive* p.s. I only need a Lousy $Million***********
JoeDeveloper
· 1 year ago
Magnusdopus:
I think you will all be suprised by CHI.MP
That's just my guess. They have quite a different approach, compared to all of the other Identity management apps out there.
Sometimes it's more about getting interest going then actually ROI up front. Also ROI may not happen for a good 1 - 5 years after launch.
-Joe
David Jaeger
· 1 year ago
It's probably dependent on the depth of the recession, and how much immediate monetization is on the horizon.
If/As the market gets worse, the ad industry (and others as well) will probably become less probably short term. Additionally, there will be an increased cash crunch, which may force bigger firms with solid monetization plans to go to VC's for funding, which may leave less funds available for startups - especially the ones with no business model.
I expect to have a harder time with funding if the recession increases
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.. were you planning on giving me photo credit for that shot of pete?
Dan Kogan
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it's possible the doomsayers who are predicting nuclear winter 2.0 may be correct -- for companies trying to raise money on $500m pre-money valuations. however, most of the smart, young entrepreneurs i know only need $250K-$2M (or less!) to put together a cool new startup. and there's plenty of silicon valley angels willing to fund good ideas on that kind of budget.
the next wave of great startups is more likely to be born from a small amount of money and a large amount of brilliance than vice versa.
;))
It used to be my Dream to shoot a TechCrunch Party but Screw that - I wanna Shoot a Mashable Party!! Preferably in Ibiza onboard Paul Allen's Yacht*
+ thx fer reminding me to Not Get a Real Job!! Yer Keeping the Dream Alive* p.s. I only need a Lousy $Million***********
I think you will all be suprised by CHI.MP
That's just my guess. They have quite a different approach, compared to all of the other Identity management apps out there.
Sometimes it's more about getting interest going then actually ROI up front. Also ROI may not happen for a good 1 - 5 years after launch.
-Joe
If/As the market gets worse, the ad industry (and others as well) will probably become less probably short term. Additionally, there will be an increased cash crunch, which may force bigger firms with solid monetization plans to go to VC's for funding, which may leave less funds available for startups - especially the ones with no business model.
I expect to have a harder time with funding if the recession increases
I wish I could be there!
Nice post.