Struggling and Startups
Seems everyone’s discussing the morality rate of (startup) business and employment these days…
So lately I’ve been reading a lot about the startup industry and how its effected in tough, economical times. Some of what I’ve been reading discusses the basic need for preparation, like this upcoming event in NY, hosted by nextNYdigital, called: Going to the Mattresses: Weathering Uncertain Times at a Startup and Jason Calacanis’ “Startup Depression“. While others, like Paul Graham, suggest this: Why To Start A Startup In A Bad Economy. Others still suggest this as a prime time to develop your own personal brand and blog, through something Max Gladwell calls “Resume 2.0″.
And that’s exactly what I’m working on, with a green hosting and data storage company (or companies, still haven’t decided if the two services should run separately). Some of my efforts began initially, last spring but have gotten side-tracked several times since working on other people’s startups. All this talk though and an unseen need that’s been driving me to finally produce my own, seems to be aligning with the times.
I’m hopeful but not delusional about my efforts for success, but with so many of my old friends and partners succeeding around me, I feel just a wee bit inspired.
If nothing less, I can get some great tips along the way from these upperclassmen.
