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I have decided in the past few days that I am going to create a new currency.  It is going to be called “Ian Bucks”, or just “IB” for short.  If you are interested in purchasing some IBs please write … Continue reading →

In the musical “How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying”, JP Finch finds himself in a predicament.  In a span of just a few days he ascends from the mail room to the corner office, but in the process … Continue reading →

In the past few months we have seen five or six start-ups going after the virtual assistant category.  The idea is kind of like Apple’s Siri, but super charged with people who do stuff for you on the other end … Continue reading →

When was the last time you added a new friend on Facebook? I still go to Facebook every day to browse links and baby pictures, but like many people I know, I am not adding many new friends.  The problem … Continue reading →

For the past decade we have all benefited from cloud computing.  You may not realize it, but most Internet companies use some component of the cloud behind the scenes.  Cloud computing cuts down on the cost of launching applications, and … Continue reading →

In the last few months we have seen a number of companies attempting to transform the Human Resources space.  The big opportunity exists with large companies that are straining under the weight of hiring and on-boarding so many new employees.  For instance, … Continue reading →

I am very proud to announce Greycroft’s recent funding of Longtail Video.  Longtail owns the JW Player, which is the world’s most popular video player, and the company is a key part of our overall thesis in the online video … Continue reading →

The hardest part of building a start-up is hiring good people.  I realize this may not be intuitive with high unemployment nationally, but there is a shortage of talent when it comes to software development, sales leadership, marketing, web design, … Continue reading →

Today is November 4, 2012.  It has been five days since Sandy swept through New York City. Electricity is back in  Manhattan, although it will be a few more days before ConEd fixes every building.  The subway system has made … Continue reading →

I have a confession.  I still use a Blackberry.  And not only do I use a Blackberry, but I recently traded in a Blackberry and… wait for it… got another Blackberry!  The horror! I went to the Verizon store for a … Continue reading →