Phil Simon
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Author, Independent Technology Consultant, Speaker, Unabashed Rush Fan
Hard to say with the artificial shortage now. Once banks foreclose on properties long overdue, we'll see what happens.
In a word, wow. I knew Jody a little bit and some of the ecomom folks here in Vegas.
Nice, piece, Sarah. I've seen you on BBW and will check out your books now.
@seventhman Good point, but only if we let it, no?
Interesting post. I like to think that I know a few things about platforms and, to me, platforms have to be broader. The "city as a platform" mind-set might be a nice start, but I'd argue that we have to think bigger. Government is the platform. Cities, libraries, post offices, etc. need to be planks.
@jasonkonopinski Love The Long Tail. One of the few biz books I've read twice.
@bradmarley Love Switch. I've met Dan Heath. Nice guy. I'd recommend The Halo Effect by Phil Rosenzweig.
If the price is right, I could see doing it. But to do a book right, though, we're talking about serious coin, no?
No argument here. Seems like the acme of selfishness and narcissism.
Great post and I completely agree.
<b>Founders carry the most weight in the tech world, so getting Arrington back to TechCrunch might be AOL’s only hope for a sale.</b>
That's a mouthful. Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google grew to unprecedented heights under the leadership of their founders, not hired guns (read: AOL, Yahoo!). In the Age of the Platform, you can't just have a 'normal' CEO. You need a leader. A visionary.
Phil Simon
www.theageoftheplatform.com
It's amazing how fast Facebook has seized control here. Remember when Google was trailblazing?
Looking forward to the redesign, Jay. I'm with you that your site has to evolve or face extinction. At the same time, substance matters more than style.
JayBaerryancmiller You will see results, my friend. 17 years ago, I used to be 25 lbs heavier. I've been a workout demon ever since and find it incredibly cathartic, especially as a full-time writer/computer guy. We need to get up!
Jay
My most sincere condolences. Haunting words for me as well, as I've gone nuts with four books in three years. While I have good health (touch wood), I am not going to write a book this year because I need more balance in my life.
Great post.
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DanielMilstein Thanks, Daniel. We all face uncertainties; some companies and people are just better at handling them than others.
Good stuff, Alan. Relationships are very fluid, as you point out. Maybe marriage counseling will be a 2012 plank in your company's platform!
Expect Netflix, Hulu, and other standalone products and services to be absorbed by larger companies. Rumors are swirling that Verizon will gobble up Netflix, especially since Netflix's stock price has dropped by more than 60 percent from its high. Apple's iCloud, Amazon's Fire, and Google's play in movies will make it harder and harder for video-specific sites to survive.
The Age of the Platform is here!
Interesting that part of the book was in a way crowdsourced with the most popular tweets. I'll have to check this one out. Good interview, Jay.
Interesting take, Jay. I never really thought about that. I'll have to let that stew in my head.
JayBaer Quite the question... We like to be tactical. We like to check boxes. It's easier to fill out a spreadsheet than it is to change a mind-set. What do you think?