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I've Moved -> www.DanMartell.com

nobody@vox.com(Dan Martell) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:23:34 -0800

After a couple years of blogging here, I've decide to grow up and move out - got my own place www.danmartell.com ... here's where you can find me: On my blog Frequently on TwitterIf I'm not there, I can usually be found in San Francisco - meeti...

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To Kill It, You Need Patience and Passion.

nobody@vox.com(Dan Martell) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:37:22 -0700

Watch these 2 videos (in order!): Building Personal Brands within the Social Media Landscape Blog Expo Keynote Speech

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Success Factors of a Silicon Valley CEO

nobody@vox.com(Dan Martell) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:40:50 -0700

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a successful Silicon Valley CEO? We'll, recently at the TechCrunch50 conference, I was fortunate to hear from some of the best in the industry share their thoughts. Here are just a few ideas that were d...

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Look Up, Not Down! TechCrunch50 Reviewed

nobody@vox.com(Dan Martell) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:41:36 -0700

All in all, it was a very exciting and exhausting three days. Jason and Mike put on a very grass roots event. All the companies presented extremely well, and there was only one technical glitch that I can remember. The real value for me was me...

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Why I Moved to San Francisco?

nobody@vox.com(Dan Martell) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:41:40 -0700

That's a great question. The truth be told, it's quite simple. I try to live my life by a simple question: Are my goals worthy of my life? Using that as a compass, I'm always trying to push myself to next level. That was the main motivation ...

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Topology At It's Best

nobody@vox.com(Dan Martell) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:06:34 -0700

Much in the same way Ford borrowed from the Meat Packers in Chicago, here's another great example of "business topology" applied within the airline industry: [Souce: Signal vs. Noise] Alaska Airlines saves millions by rethinking check-in flow Hu...

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Choosing The Right Path

nobody@vox.com(Dan Martell) — Sun, 25 May 2008 06:44:51 -0700

I love how life's most challenging questions, are usually answered with the simplest response. Question: How do you know the path is the right path to take? Answer: When you don't feel prepared to take it. Simple. A few years ago, I found mys...

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Twitter: It's Time You Join

nobody@vox.com(Dan Martell) — Sun, 18 May 2008 03:53:12 -0700

Benefits of using Twitter Keep connecting with weak ties. Reduce phone calls asking "What's new?" Meet like minded people Be the first to know Tips on How To Use It Install Twhirl on your computer http://www.twhirl.org/ Tips: If you pu...

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Vision Board: House in Costa Rica

nobody@vox.com(Dan Martell) — Sat, 10 May 2008 17:11:41 -0700

I've had this on my Vision Board for a few months now, however, the other day, it seemed to be getting one step closer ... thought I'd share.

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Entrepreneurship is the Man in the Arena

nobody@vox.com(Dan Martell) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:25:13 -0700

Mike Arrington (Founder of Techcrunch) recently spoke at Start-Up School. One of the points he made was in reference to Teddy Roosevelt speech, which he argues (and I agree) that start-ups are in the arena. "It is not the critic who counts; not t...

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