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The Startup Maze

Posted on June 22, 2016 by

I recently gave a talk at UW-Madison.  The presentation–part of WARF’s Entrepreneurons Series–was about entrepreneurship generally, and more specifically, about what it’s like to think up, launch and scale a start up.  It’s something I’ve done four times, and I really … Continue reading →

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Into the Dark

Posted on May 7, 2015 by

“I think I just saw an old colonial woman out there,” Sarah said to Jimmy and me as she rejoined us at the helm. Having not seen the movie Bridesmaids, I didn’t immediately get the joke, but quickly realized that I … Continue reading →

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Clockwise Around Antigua

Posted on April 1, 2015 by

Another week of our adventure is in the books.  Last week found us on a clockwise loop of Antigua and Barbuda with our good friends the Pellinos.  Added bonus: the charter company I’m working with gave us a complimentary upgrade to … Continue reading →

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Old San Juan

Posted on January 12, 2015 by

Fresh air and sunshine! After a great night at my parents’ house in Beloit and a chilly 5:30AM drive to ORD, we arrived in Puerto Rico. Such a strange feeling to see the snow out the airplane window and know … Continue reading →

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Two Ways College Sets You Up To #Fail

Posted on November 12, 2014 by

I gave a talk this week to a group of graduating business school students at Edgewood College. They asked for real world advice. This is what I told them. Regardless of your career stage, I hope these insights are helpful! … Continue reading →

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Nextt Adds Self Destruct Timing to “Make Plans Happen” for Friends Using Its Social Planning App

Posted on February 20, 2014 by

Ephemerality and Private Messaging Create Catalyst for Friends to Get Together Offline MADISON, WI — (Feb 19, 2014) — Nextt (www.getnextt.com), a private network for close friends to connect so they can do more together, today announced a new “self-destruct” … Continue reading →

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