• April 2nd, 2012

    The First Of The TC Mini Meet-Ups: DC, Norfolk, and Richmond

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    Here we go! After a bit of back and forth, I’ve decided to run the TCVA mini-meetups in DC-Norfolk-Richmond order. We have some sponsors on tap and hopefully we can have a good time and get the word out about the VA tech corridor. Virginia, after all, is for entrepreneurs (and lovers).

    This isn’t a boring panel discussion or wonkathon – this is a networking event and I want you guys to let me… → Read More

    March 30th, 2012

    Second Prize Is A Set Of Steak Knives: MarGenius Is A Social Network For Networkers

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    So you’re in town to follow up on some weak leads and your boss says you’ve got to stay put for a few more days because there’s an old lady out near Patton Road who is looking to buy and you call back and say you got to get back to HQ for some paperwork and your boss says “Make the most of it.” The only thing that counts in this world, friend, is getting them to sign on the line which is dotted. → Read More

    January 6th, 2012

    PhotoPin: Creative Commons Photos For All Your Stock Photo Needs

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    I’ve been looking for something like this for years: a central, easy-to-use site for stock photos. Called PhotoPin, the site features a search engine that trolls Flickr for pictures. Some of them are also available to buy, but the vast majority are CC licensed.

    Obviously the site (it’s more a widget, really) reminds you to link back to the original image, but if you’ve ever tried to find an… → Read More