A few days ago, I wrote an article asking how you would rebuild and change Facebook given the opportunity. It got me thinking some more, so I wanted to share my thoughts on the future of social networking, Web 3.0, and what role both could play in our lives. Sorry, but I’m doing this one… Continue reading The next generation of Social Networks within "Web 3.0", Part 1
Author: Ben Parr
Announcing FriendQuilts: A dynamic way to share (and show off) videos and photos on Facebook!
Today is the official launch of FriendQuilts, a dynamic, useful, and incredible Facebook application that I firmly believe improves the usefulness of Facebook and will catch fire with Facebook users. Okay, so I’m biased because I’m part of the project. Sue me after you’ve visited the app. We would like to invite you to participate… Continue reading Announcing FriendQuilts: A dynamic way to share (and show off) videos and photos on Facebook!
If you could rebuild Facebook, what would you change?
An article today in the Mashable Blog had me thinking about Facebook and social networking in general. Before I continue with this article, disclaimer: I have interviewed with Facebook for a position in the past and I am partly responsible for Facebook’s biggest PR disaster, the Students Against Facebook News Feed Controversy. The article, if… Continue reading If you could rebuild Facebook, what would you change?
BucktheSlump.com has Launched!
I wanted to get in a quick post to say that my blog on the economic slump and recession has launched. If you haven’t visited it yet, here’s the link: Buck the Slump I need your feedback (and maybe your writing) as I craft out the direction of Buck the Slump. – Ben
My Newest Project: BucktheSlump.com – Launching May 5th
Since the collapse of Bear Stearns and even before, many of us have been bracing for an economic downturn or, more seriously, a recession. Let me not that we are NOT in a recession yet. It takes two quarters of negative growth, and we haven’t had that yet. But there’s no doubt the economy has… Continue reading My Newest Project: BucktheSlump.com – Launching May 5th
The NU Venture Challenge & Student Business Ideas
At most universities, the different schools (business, law, medical, graduate, undergraduate, etc.) don’t have a great deal of interaction. One may teach the other, but rarely do they work together on projects. But why? Really, why? The business accumen of a Kellogg MBA can compliment the medical expertise of a Feinberg student and the energy… Continue reading The NU Venture Challenge & Student Business Ideas
Meet my mortal enemy, Ben Parr the UK Model.
Disclaimer: Don’t sue me! Please? Life is not complete if you do not have a mortal enemy. Having good friends, family, and some fun is nice and all, but life’s not very exciting if you’re not at war with someone. So I have decided that I am at war with my new archrival, Ben Parr… Continue reading Meet my mortal enemy, Ben Parr the UK Model.
Neal Sales-Griffin, ASG President
If you don’t know, I used to serve as a Senator for Northwestern’s student government (called ASG). After two years of it, I “retired” because of the bureaucracy and unhealthy amount of politics within the organization. I did what I could to reform the place, but it has nowhere near the flexibility or respect of,… Continue reading Neal Sales-Griffin, ASG President