"A corporation's primary goal is to make money. Government's primary role is to take a big chunk of that money and give it to others."
— Larry Ellison

WikiLeaks: Epic Fail

I normally don’t talk about politics or current events on this blog, or anywhere else for that matter.  But today, I am making an exception, and I’d like to offer my views on the whole WikiLeaks saga.  I have no idea why. I agree, in principle, with Matt Ingram’s view that new media entities should …

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Mission Accomplished!

I will try to do a more detailed, thoughtful post on this subject as soon as I can, but I wanted to at least provide a quick update for everyone on the result of the Atlanta startup community’s efforts to help the Roberts’ family. Thanks to participation from all of you, we were able to …

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Passing the Torch

Time is a funny thing.  When you are young, you have seemingly boundless amounts of it. You wake up very day, full of zeal, and passionately chase your whim du jour.    Then, one day you wake up, and you realize that time has become a commodity, with a value all its own, and the …

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Fundraiser for the Roberts’ Family

My best friend Mike Blake, and his awesome band, HarveyNation, are helping us with our cause.  They are turning their upcoming gig into a fundraising event for the Roberts’ family.  If you are in Atlanta, and want to have a great time while helping out a family in need, here is the info: Tree Pub …

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