2,446 Articles Later, A Goodbye to Mashable

Dear friends, family, colleagues and supporters,

Friday, November 18, was my last day at Mashable. I want to thank the Mashable team for 3+ amazing years. They truly have been the best years of my life.

I also want to thank everybody who has been part of my journey. Your help and kindness have been constant sources of strength. I don’t know what I would have done without you.

During my time at Mashable, I wrote 2,446 articles, explored the technology world through my column and interviewed everyone from Ashton Kutcher to Mark Zuckerberg.

But most of all, I learned so much from the thousands of entrepreneurs that I have met. I will not forget their struggles, their triumphs and their ideas. I wish I could have written more of their stories. It was a true honor.

As for what’s next: I am considering several opportunities right now and will definitely keep you all posted as to my future plans. I want to leverage the national platform that I have built and use it to help, empower and reach as many people as I can. I’m exploring options in the media world, the entertainment world, the startup world, the venture capital world and elsewhere. But as always, I’m open to suggestions.

I do intend to continue writing and commentating about the technology and entrepreneurial world, though. Therefore, I will continue my Social Analyst column on BenParr.com for now.

I remain an advisor to NerdsUnite Productions, Tracks.by, Code Academy, Women 2.0 and a few other startups. And I am always interested in working with other brilliant entrepreneurs with ambitious business ideas.

As I’ve told many people, the driving philosophy in my life is this: I have the ability and thus the responsibility to change the world for the better. I want to find a way to empower every person on the planet, so they can pursue their dreams. Today begins the next stage of my journey to fulfill that purpose.

If you want to chat, I can be reached at ben[at]benparr[dot]com. My Gchat is also ben[at]benparr[dot]com, and you can find me on Skype as ben_parr. And of course, I can be found on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+.

Thank you all. I know we will have the opportunity to work together to make a dent in the universe.

Cheers,
~ Ben

Image courtesy of Flickr, Altus

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  22. Hey Ben, congratulations on 3+ fantastic years of work at Mashable, you’ve created a huge, and deserved, fan base for yourself. I wish you the best of luck for the future in whatever it is you choose to dedicate your time too. 

    I think you’d work wonders in the tech startup industry, due to the undoubtedly large knowledge base that you’ve created from interviewing so many tech entrepreneurs at the various stages of business and success, coupled with the passion, knowledge and skills that you already possessed and have enhanced. Whatever it is you do next, one thing is certain, you’ll add immense value. Good luck.

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  23. Hey Ben, congratulations on 3+ fantastic years of work at Mashable, you’ve created a huge, and deserved, fan base for yourself. I wish you the best of luck for the future in whatever it is you choose to dedicate your time too. 

    I think you’d work wonders in the tech startup industry, due to the undoubtedly large knowledge base that you’ve created from interviewing so many tech entrepreneurs at the various stages of business and success, coupled with the passion, knowledge and skills that you already possessed and have enhanced. Whatever it is you do next, one thing is certain, you’ll add immense value. Good luck.

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  24. I eagerly look forward to the adventure on your mission. Peace and blessings, go forth and multiply your goodness!

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  25. I eagerly look forward to the adventure on your mission. Peace and blessings, go forth and multiply your goodness!

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  26. Thanks for all the great posts, Ben.  Best of luck to you and eager to hear about your next adventure.  The fact that you appreciate that you have the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better speaks volumes about your integrity and character.

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  27. Thanks for all the great posts, Ben.  Best of luck to you and eager to hear about your next adventure.  The fact that you appreciate that you have the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better speaks volumes about your integrity and character.

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  32. I remember following and tweeting with you along your big move to CA by car. Was that really over 2,000 articles ago? :)  Congrats on all that you’ve accomplished, and I’m sure we will see a lot more good stuff from you. Cheers!

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  43. Congratulations on the freedom to explore new opportunities. I have no doubt you will make the world a better place in your way. If there is ever anything I can do to support you – you got it!

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  62. Your articles have been inspiring and knowledgeable Ben. All the best in your endeavors :) 

    Sending Love from New Zealand

    John

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  65. I love these statements as they seem to align to my values 100%: “As I’ve told many people, the driving philosophy in my life is this: I have the ability and thus the responsibility to change the world for the better. I want to find a way to empower every person on the planet, so they can pursue their dreams. Today begins the next stage of my journey to fulfill that purpose.”Do let me know if I can assist in this great mission. And congrats!

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  70. Good for you, Ben! I’ve enjoyed your writings over the years and imagine you’ll do great wherever you wind up! By leveraging the national platform, are you considering anything in the political sphere?

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  72. Best of luck Ben. I hope your next adventure finds you waking up every morning loving what you’re doing (again). Thanks for your contributions in and outside of Mashable – we’ve learned a lot from you.

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  79. Good man Ben…

    I share you philathropic nature… doors will be flying open to you if they haven’t already

    We also believe in our ability to change for the world for the better and we also have a few ideas we would to share with you.

    Enjoy your travels… hope Paris is a blast

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