Monthly Archives: February 2010

Alan’s Twitterfeed from 2010-02-28

New PghVentures Post Alan’s Twitterfeed from 2010-02-21 – New PghVentures Post Alan’s Twitterfeed from 2010-02-14 … http://ow.ly/16D91R #
Why doesn't #4sq ever show me my favorite coffee shop I have checked into 30 times?!? Always have to search… #

Alan’s Twitterfeed from 2010-02-21

New PghVentures Post Alan’s Twitterfeed from 2010-02-14 – New PghVentures Post Alan’s Twitterfeed from 2010-02-07 … http://ow.ly/16zTzB #
Should You Be An Entrepreneur? Take This Test: http://bit.ly/azsrkc via @addthis #
New PghVentures Post Lessons in Entrepreneurship – The VC Perspective http://ow.ly/16AKU9 #
“I saw an ad in the paper – it read, ‘For Sale: complete [...]

History Uncorked 2010: Black and Gold Celebration

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History Uncorked is Pittsburgh’s premiere event for young professionals! Now in its 12th year, History Uncorked 2010 promises to be a fun, festive evening for all. Join us for good food, entertainment, and a look at our groundbreaking exhibitions.
History Uncorked is a fundraising event for the Senator John Heinz History Center. Its purpose [...]

AlphaLab Accepting Applications!

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I am an advisor with AlphaLab, our local Pittsburgh business accelerator, and if you have a killer startup idea and are looking for the motivation to just GTD, I would strongly encourage you to consider applying to be a part of the program.  I have participated on the selection committee for all the [...]

Lessons in Entrepreneurship – The VC Perspective

I was a guest on my partner Glen’s political radio program this past weekend – and you can hear the feed here (I show up at about the 12:45 minute point).  We discuss entrepreneurialism in general, and more specifically what it takes to be successful as you build your own business.

I am going to be [...]

Alan’s Twitterfeed from 2010-02-14

New PghVentures Post Alan’s Twitterfeed from 2010-02-07 – Drinking 2004 Green Truck Cellars Pinot Noir #wine http:… http://ow.ly/16wr3e #
My favorite, BRIDGESTONE's two ads, didn't even make the WORST list… Score Card: How SuperBowl Ads Performed http://bit.ly/clVjHN #
My 5-year-old celebrates being youngest (?) on @vectorcityracer LEADERBOARD! http://www.vectorcityracers.com #
Somewhere along the line, the White House [...]

Alan’s Twitterfeed from 2010-02-07

Drinking 2004 Green Truck Cellars Pinot Noir – #wine http://cellartracker.com/w?204084 #
New PghVentures Post Alan’s Twitterfeed from 2010-01-31 – Verizon FIOS App For Android Gives You On-The-Go TiVo htt… http://ow.ly/16sZls #
i.e., DIESEL! Microbial production of fatty-acid-derived fuels and chemicals from plant biomass : Abstract : Nature http://bit.ly/du5nmP #
Emily catches a GONCHAR puck! http://twitpic.com/10xs1j #
RT @KLyons_PBT RT [...]

OpenCoffee Club Is Growing

It was 2007 when Aaron Tainter, an associate at our firm, and I put together the first OpenCoffee Club meeting in Pittsburgh.  I  read an article about a global movement to put together a networking event for entrepeneurs/startup-types to meet with investors (large and small) in an un-conference, no agendas and name tags format.

And now [...]

What I Am Reading in 2010

For those who missed my last post, I am enaged in a reading competition with my good friend Erik Young (aka EPY) in 2010.  I have had several requests to post my list of books  I plan to read this year, so the list at the  end of this post obliges those requests.  I think [...]