Of all the elements that make understanding the online economy a challenge as it relates to “traditional business”, one of the more unique elements is that you have clients on BOTH sides of your business model. This is particularly critical in the startup arena. In an online economy, you are…

Ever since Uber landed in our smartphones three-ish years ago with an intoxicating mix of on-demand service and lower than average rates, there have been a wide array of copycat services hoping to ‘win’ our business by promising an easier way to get from here to there. Generally these companies…

Last year I was able to attend SXSW for the first time. I came away with five major takeaways for SXSW newbie’s who are thinking about attending this year’s event. 1.Meetings: It’s difficult to pin any one person (regardless of prior relationship) down to a particular location. Rather, embrace the…