The notion of “data vs. facts” made its way into several conversations today. I was at an interesting lunch today where we rolled around the in the idea of the different between them and then I had a call with an old friend on my way back to the office where he asked me a Read more…

I was at a meeting with the other two TechStars founders yesterday (David Cohen and David Brown) to discuss some new and exciting things around TechStars 2008. Jared wasn’t there and in a sudden burst of amazing observation skills, I asked “where’s Jared?” Both David’s chimed in an said “he’s in Iraq.” I had one Read more…

I’ll now continue the slow roll with #3 of my top twelve startup tips from this summer at TechStars. You’ve probably heard the expression that it’s hard to listen while your lips are moving. While technically this is not universally true (it’s more the talking that matters – moving ones lips while listening is certainly Read more…

Here’s the second of my series of posts on my top twelve startup tips from TechStars this summer. It’s about finding and engaging great mentors. Most first-time entrepreneurs that I know only seek out mentors for their companies when they decide they want funding. They do it because they have to, as part of the Read more…

Here’s the first of my series of posts on my top twelve startup tips from TechStars this summer. Remember, they’re in no particular order as they’re all generally important to keep in mind. I’ve seen Everythingitis kill many a startup. This is the disease a startup gets when it sets out to add more features Read more…

You’re reading this blog, so I’m going to take a wild guess that you’re a Facebook user. If so, you might just want to head on over and add yourself as a fan to TechStars there. You’ll get the most important news on Facebook, and help spread the word about what we’re up to. And Read more…

It’s been reported a couple of times on TechCrunch and elsewhere that Startup Weekend is somehow affiliated with or was instigated by TechStars. This is not the case. Startup Weekend is the brainchild of Andrew Hyde, who is a personal friend and who was operating a camera for much of this past summer at TechStars Read more…

Brad Feld and I will be at Blog World Expo in Las Vegas later this week (Nov 8-9). In addition, Ari Newman of Filtrbox (a TechStars company from this past summer) is on a panel called “Tracking Reputation in the Blogosphere.” If you’re going to the conference or will be in Vegas on Thursday or Read more…