Are You From Where You Were Born?
In the article The biggest tech company founders from every state I win the callout for Arkansas. “Arkansas: Brad Feld has bounced around a lot: born in Arkansas, raised in Dallas, then
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Live In My Kansas City Fiber House For Free For A Year
I’m running another competition for a startup to live for a year for free in my Kansas City FiberHouse. When I bought my house in Kansas City in 2013, I
A Demo Day in Telluride
I’m in Telluride for the day. I drove from Aspen (where we are hanging out for the week) through some of the most beautiful mountains and countryside you will ever
Build Your Life Where You Want To Live
Amy and I just got back from a great week off the grid in Paris. We were both exhausted and badly needed a break. When we want to get away
The Religion of Silicon Valley
There has been a lull in the chanting that “Silicon Valley is the center of the tech universe.” I’m in Boulder for the next three weeks and I woke up
Waking Up On The Other Side Of The World
Amy and I are spending the week in Dubai together. Today was our first day here and it reminded me of a great quote by Cayce Pollard in William Gibson’s
In Santa Fe We Wish We Had The Boulder Problems!
There has been a lot of recent noise in Boulder about growth, challenges, and the impact of the tech community on the city. I stirred the pot a little more
The Endless Struggle That Boulder Has With Itself
I’ve now lived in Boulder for 19 years. It was an amazing place when I moved here and has evolved into an even more stupendous place over the past 19
NewCo Boulder: Open House Tour of Innovative Companies in Boulder
Forget those business conferences with long speeches and boring panel discussions. On November 18, Boulder’s most innovative businesses will open their doors to the public to celebrate Boulder compani
The Rapidly Growing Chicago and LA Startup Communities
I’m not a big city guy, so one of my favorite things to do when I find myself in a big city is get up early, before the city wakes