THE DREAM IN ACTION

I’ve recently download the instant message aggregator Pidgin v2.4.1.  Here are a few findings: I like… With an impressive power of customization, Pidgin comes with all the good stuff provided by the former Gaim. The text-only version that they call Finch (birds…get it), the app allows you to chat with your buddies from a command [...]

It’s great when a company can be successful, helpful, and assist the common good. It’s not often that companies, at least profitable ones, can achieve all of these at the same time. A great example of a company that has summited this challenge is Sourceforge.net. SourceForge.net is the world’s largest Open Source software development web [...]

MadeIt.com is taking Evite.com head on in the party invitation space. They are self proclaimed fun guys who thought that many great parties had bad invites. The feature that I think will set MadeIt.com apart is their “Aftermath” section where the invite automatically becomes a place to upload photos and videos of that party and [...]

My friends and I are always trying to think of completely new ways to do things. It’s tough. Sometimes it seems like new ideas are running out but companies like ManagedQ are proving that theory wrong. Thank God. ManagedQ has completely redesigned the search experience. They are currently using Google search results (with some hopes, [...]

This start-up is attempting to combine a social network of “start-uppers” and a nifty little AI tool that will predict the probability of success of a start-up. The community side is to fill in gaps for new companies. Example: you need a PM, graphic designer, lawyer? might help you do it. This is something that [...]

I’ve officially joined my first The Point campaign. I’ve decided to join the campaign to get Starbucks coffee to begin using reusable cups for “for here” orders. The tipping point is 102, 950 and I’m number 40 supporting the cause. If you haven’t yet go over the www.thepoint.com and check out how you can contribute. [...]

The Point has an idea that could literally change the world. This it would seem is the type of idea that if executed correctly could capture the attention of “world changers” like Google. I have not used the tool yet or walked through how it may work but I have watched this promotion video. Andrew [...]

Here’s a new idea. Well, an old idea with a Web 2.0 spin…my favorite. ControlC is a web based application that automatically stores everything that you Copy/Paste onto the web. Brilliant idea right? Well, there are some concerns around security. Specifically some of the TechCrunch readers have shared concerns about the security of this product. [...]

Here’s a new idea. Well, an old idea with a Web 2.0 spin…my favorite. ControlC is a web based application that automatically stores everything that you Copy/Paste onto the web. Brilliant idea right? Well, there are some concerns around security. Specifically some of the TechCrunch readers have shared concerns about the security of this product. [...]

This video does a pretty good job of showing the rediculousness of the Web 2.0, Silicon Valley, craze…and the effects it can have on a 23 year olds wallet…which is nice. watch video here.

Forbes.com release its second annual top 25 Web celebs recently and the list is interesting. Although I would consider myself pretty knowledgeable as far as what is going on on the web with start-ups and other Web 2.0 topics there are some bloggers and other web celebs in this list that I wasn’t familiar with. [...]

I finished reading Leaving Microsoft to Save the World by John Wood, about a week ago and now that I’ve had time to digest the book I’d like to comment. John Wood has lived a very exciting life. He was a Director of Business Development for Microsoft Asia for years and had achieved all his [...]

IdeaCV is a “social brainstorming” site co-founded by (future ActionsTalk guest) Dan Ackerman Greenberg.  Dan is the head class assistant for the Stanford Facebook class. I’ve recently begun using IdeaCV to document, share, and collaborate on new start-up ideas.  If you’re like me ideas seem to come to you at very inconvenient times and rarely in one piece.  [...]

Symbaloo is taking on the bold challenge of entering the customized start page arena. With giants like iGoogle and NetVibes dominating, it is a very competitive market to attack but Symbaloo has a very clean design that just may catch on.  Using the default size of 10×6 a user has 52 blocks to customize with links and drop-downs.  [...]

  This new start-up is the classic example of, “if there is a need, there is money to be made”.  The story of this start-up (as told on TechCrunch) begins when founder Mat Mullen had his iPod stolen last year in Silicon Valley. He decided that there needed to be a way to resolve the huge problem [...]