http://mashable.disqus.com/Internet and Technology News - Mashable is the world’s largest blog focused exclusively on Web 2.0 and Social Networking news. With more than 5 million monthly pageviews, Mashable is the most prolific blog reviewing new Web sites and services, publishing breaking news on what’s new on the web.enThu, 24 Apr 2008 11:54:22 -0000http://mashable.com/2008/04/23/teachstreet/#comment-6001521<p>Hey Mark -- I'm not sure we actually provided the detailed instructions on how to raise the money -- that could take a few more hours, but I'd be happy to do that for a low hourly free :-)</p><p>Seriously, we're really happy with how the last few days post-launch have gone (system's stayed stable, and fast) and user feedback has been fantastic.</p><p>Lots more to build, obviously, but we wanted to make sure we had broad/deep class experience to evaluate features and uptake, and we chose our Seattle backyard for that, since it was easier to talk with teachers in person and to get usability feedback. In addition, we wanted to make sure our data collection process was working smoothly before investing in too many cities at once.</p><p>Hope to get to the Bay area soon -- later this summer?</p><p>Dave (founder and CEO)</p><p>p.s. I'm down in SF for Web 2.0 Expo thur EOD Thurs 4/24/08 -- ping me if you're around!</p>Dave SchappellThu, 24 Apr 2008 11:54:22 -0000http://mashable.com/2008/04/23/teachstreet/#comment-6001520<p>Hey we totally invented the local version of this last year: <a href="http://www.learnapaloozadc.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="www.learnapaloozadc.com">www.learnapaloozadc.com</a>.</p><p>I love it, btw.</p>Rosalyn LemieuxThu, 24 Apr 2008 09:39:21 -0000http://mashable.com/2008/04/23/teachstreet/#comment-6001519<p>Gah, whats with the ever-increasing number of posts with no link? Googling to find URLs every few posts is getting old.</p>AlexThu, 24 Apr 2008 07:52:23 -0000