Category Archives: IT

Lean Startup – an Art or a Science?

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

Lean Startup Machine founder Eric Ries believes there is a science to starting a business. I’ve been trying out his Lean Startup methodology in action today on the cold streets of Camden town. It’s been a long, tough day. But … Continue reading →

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Five Great Reasons to do a ‘Lean Startup Machine’ Weekend Workshop

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Ever get the feeling everyone else will be having more fun than you at the weekend? You might be stuck in the office working, while your friends are off doing what really matters to them: snowboarding, clubbing, pursuing a hot … Continue reading →

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I Believe in You. Here’s Why.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

I believe in You. And I believe in We. Here’s my story (perhaps you’ll share yours too): In May this year I set up a Facebook page called EthicalStartups. I didn’t really know what I’d set it up for and … Continue reading →

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Imagine if money followed Good, not Guns.

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Last week Avaaz, the online petition organisation with 8.2 million members worldwide, collected 1.6 million signatures in support of human rights. The petition helped stop a very nasty law being proposed in a country far from here.* It’s amazing that … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice vs Hello Kitty =^.^=

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

What can Facebook tell us about human nature? If my last week is anything to go by, a hell of a lot… and it’s not all pretty, but some of it is cute. (Kawaiiii!!!) This is a follow up to … Continue reading →

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My first attempt at setting up a Facebook Page

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

Just finished a webinar with Nick ‘Mr FBX’ Peall, learning about Facebook fan pages. It’s been fun. We’ll see if it works. Apparently it takes a week or so to get the hang of, and a few false starts (hence … Continue reading →

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