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Yes, Google Should Buy Twitter

I agree wholeheartedly with this post by Henry Blodget, suggesting that Google should buy Twitter. He says nearly everything I’d say. I’ll only add that: 1. My “Twitter + payments” thesis would flourish at Google, and help Google Checkout compete … Continue reading

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How to double Digg's revenue

Silicon Alley Insider recently issued a challenge: Despite strong traffic and passionate users, Digg’s revenues blow. During the first three quarters of 2008, Digg saw about $6.4 million on 30 million monthly uniques and lost $2 million. Yuck. Today we’re … Continue reading

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As Long As We Are Nominating…

I just read Fred Wilson’s latest post, “As Long As We Are Rethinking Yahoo’s Board,” which was republished on Silicon Alley Insider. Anyway, I thought that while we were all suggesting new board members for the bruised-up tech company we’re … Continue reading

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5 Things from the Future

I’ve recently taken notes on the top 5 things in my life which I believe are indicators of what the future looks like: Twinkle AppleTV Silicon Alley Insider Meetup / The Point / CarrotMob DonorsChoose & Kiva Twinkle No need … Continue reading

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Veracity: The Future of New Journalism

It may be cliche to point out that New Media is going to beat out Old Media in the long-term, but it seems there’s a element of this truism which has not been discussed enough: The importance of veracity. Earlier … Continue reading

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