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Monthly archive April, 2008

What happens when non-technologists start blogging about technology and hacking?

Stupidity! - That's what happens when non-technologists run technology blog, especially when they start talking about hacking et al. A great example is the recent Y! India Local launch story that it has 'already been hacked" For those bloggers who Read More →

Freebies are In: Star Wars Book and ColdPlay’s Latest Song For Free Download (legally)

Why has free suddenly become so important? Is free the coolest way to seed WoM/Viral marketing? Grab these two freebies before we discuss:

a. Star Wars Book available for free Read More →

Yahoo India Launches local search

yahoo local searchYahoo India has launched the local search engine (public beta launch) and as before, I won't do a review (as I work for Y!). So, here is the link: http://local.yahoo.in Read More →

Alibaba India partners with Infomedia

Alibaba India has partnered with Infomedia for their India portal - http://www.alibaba.com/countrysearch/IN/India.html Last year, Alibaba raised $1.7 billion via IPO and plans to use ~60% of the fund raised for strategic acquisitions Read More →

Startups: How to Keep your Employees Happy

As a startup, your biggest asset is not the idea, but the team which is executing that.

So how do you gratify the team for their work? While biggies can throw away awards and parties, startups need Read More →

TiE Canaan Entrepreneurial Challenge 2008: Tangible Benefits and Rewards

TiE-Canaan Entrepreneurial Challenge is scheduled for May 12th, 2008 and this time the team is giving away real tangible benefits/awards to the startups. Here is the summary: