Joining Polaris Ventures Partners
August 2, 2009 – 5:28 pm | Comments

I am excited to announce that, starting Monday, I will be joining Polaris Venture Partners and will work out of the Dog Patch Lab on Pier 38. Over the last few years, I have had …

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Brizzly Launches iPhone App & Brizzly Guide
March 10, 2010 – 1:51 pm | Comments
Brizzly Launches iPhone App & Brizzly Guide

A big, exciting day for Brizzly (whom I have written about more than a few times!). Today they announce two major product launches:
1. Brizzly for the iPhone

Introducing Stickybits
March 9, 2010 – 2:57 pm | Comments
Introducing Stickybits

Very excited to welcome Stickybits to the Polaris portfolio and to Dogpatch Labs (both New York and San Francisco). Founded by both Billy Chasen and Seth Goldestein, Stickybits are unique bar codes that can be …

Facebook iPhone Usage +20% from Post-Logout Promotion
March 8, 2010 – 11:23 am | Comments
Facebook iPhone Usage +20% from Post-Logout Promotion

When discussing marketing and product strategies, I sometimes come across as a broken record! One of things I preach is the power of change. A button’s color, an ad’s call to action, or the placement …

iPad Launches April 3rd; Pre-orders March 17
March 5, 2010 – 6:08 am | Comments
iPad Launches April 3rd; Pre-orders March 17

This morning, Apple has announced that wifi-equipped iPads will be available starting April 3rd and pre-orders begin March 12th for online and in-store purchase. 3G iPads will be available in “late April”:

As iPad Approaches, Amazon Aggressively Pushes Kindle
March 2, 2010 – 12:30 pm | Comments
As iPad Approaches, Amazon Aggressively Pushes Kindle

As the iPad’s “late march” shipping date arrives, Amazon is promoting the Kindle as agressively as it can. The below screenshots are large homepage units that on four consecutive visits… each conveying compelling selling points …

H&M Launches MyTown Integration & Ads; Facebook Sponsored Campaign
February 27, 2010 – 12:34 pm | Comments
H&M Launches MyTown Integration & Ads; Facebook Sponsored Campaign

Earlier this week, MyTown released version 2.1 of their wildly popular mobile gaming app (unfortunately there is still no level 41). In addition to some very slick UI enhancements and clever game mechanics (such as …

As AT&T Improves, Google Nexus One Arrives on Verizon
February 26, 2010 – 7:03 pm | Comments
As AT&T Improves, Google Nexus One Arrives on Verizon

I have been eagerly awaiting Google’s Nexus One arrival on Verizon – which were initially announced as “Spring 2010“. And according to BoyGeniusReport – it has passed through the FCC.
That raises a couple questions …

Booyah’s MyTown: Reach Level 40 & Win
February 21, 2010 – 10:31 am | Comments
Booyah’s MyTown: Reach Level 40 & Win

My recent ’strategy guide’ on Booyah’s wildly popular mobile game MyTown is strangely one of my most popular blog posts. Like the 1,000,000 other users who are actively using MyTown, I am addicted and believe …

Wired Magazine’s iPad Demo: Why I’m Excited
February 16, 2010 – 11:12 am | Comments
Wired Magazine’s iPad Demo: Why I’m Excited

Why am I excited about the forthcoming iPad?
It has an opportunity to change our reading behavior… much in the same way that the iPhone (and Android and other mobile computers) have changed web consumption. …

In Response to iPad, Amazon Pushing Kindle Through Email, Facebook
February 4, 2010 – 3:18 pm | Comments
In Response to iPad, Amazon Pushing Kindle Through Email, Facebook

As many of us predict the iPad will lead to the Kindle’s demise, Amazon has begun pushing the Kindle through email, Facebook and their homepage (in conjunction with Valentines Day).
Here is the Amazon homepage – …

The iPad: The Price is as Important as the Tablet
January 28, 2010 – 5:59 pm | Comments
The iPad: The Price is as Important as the Tablet

30 hours after Apple’s iPad announcement, everyone has expressed their opinion (examples: Benioff, MG Siegler, and New York Times) … which seems to be more negative than positive. Not that you need another opinion, but …

Twitter Local Trends: Local Search is About to Change
January 26, 2010 – 7:16 pm | Comments
Twitter Local Trends: Local Search is About to Change

I might be in the minority here, but I consider Twitter’s launch of Local Trends Twitter’s most significant product advancement since… launch? It will no doubt be overshadowed by tomorrow’s Apple announcement – but local …