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Low blogging

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:34:50 +0000

Apologies for the low blogging activity here. I’ve been lately blogging more at my startup blog. We also organised an event last week in Dubrovnik that gathered some 40+ people who were interested in entrepreneurship and Finnish startups to network and discuss issues. Had lots of fun there and we’re most likely going to continue the tradition on a monthly basis. I’ve also been reading quite a bit. I’ve been reading Jaffe’s Join the Conversation as well as some of Paulo Coelho‘s to balance out this hectic life of mine. I’ve really got into reading again and ordered three more books from Book Depository (my absolute favorite online bookstore).

I’ve really noticed the fragmentation of media in my own internet use – I can imagine how it must be for companies trying to connect with their customers. As you can probably guess, I’ve been really busy at work. We’re currently recruiting more professionals to join our ranks to balance out the load a bit and also enable controlled growth. Although I’ve been very busy at work, it’s been great – lots to learn and master. Loving everyday of it.

I’m sure I’ll pick up my blogging again as the summer gets closer :)

LeWeb3 Day 1

admin — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:22:12 +0000

That’s Hans Rosling going on about how we destroy our planet. He’s one of my new heroes :) The other two are definitely Kevin Rose and Evan Williams – two guys who have done incredible things online in terms of social web.

It’s 3.19 am, been awake for almost 24 hours, it’s time to get a few hours sleep and go conferencing again tomorrow. Like my friend said, or almost accused me of – I do actually do feel being here a bit like being in a candy store.

Fourth videocast

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:34:34 +0000

I decided to do a quick videocast with my digital camera. Not too bad, but not too great either. Mind you, I hadn’t tested the video recording before so it turned out quite ok.

Third videocast

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:25:30 +0000

Just getting through a cold, I did my third videocast. I also realised I need to do these earlier on in the day, or then it’s just the Finnish darkness and weather that wears me down. Anyhow, as always – comments are welcome :)

Waterfield’s RacerX

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:35:33 +0000

I’ve looking through some laptop bags tonight and found several good websites that review them. The best definitely has been Squidoo’s lens on laptop bags. There I came across Waterfield’s RacerX, with which I fell in love with instantly. It’s a little bit business and a little bit rock n’ roll, not falling into the traditional way of doing stuff, just the way I like it.

Now, has anybody ever seen or heard anything about these bags? They praise the bags on their website (with customer reviews), but it never hurts to ask a third opinion. And no, this is not a paid advertisement :)

Update:: So I went ahead and ordered a blue, 15″, mountain bike grip – RacerX. thanks to everyone for the comments! :)