Hey guys! I’m heading to Paris next month for LeWeb 2011, Europe’s largest and most prominent technology conference. And I’m happy to announce that I will be speaking on stage this year. Founders Loic and Geraldine Le Meur have been so gracious and supportive to me over the years — I couldn’t say no to… Continue reading I’m Speaking at LeWeb 2011 in Paris
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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… Continue reading 2,446 Articles Later, A Goodbye to Mashable
An Aerial View of #OccupyWallStreet From @MashableSF
A view of Occupy Wall Street from my office.
Help Me Fight Prostate Cancer: Donate to My Moustache!
It’s Easy to Donate. Just Follow This Link! Yes, it’s true — I am growing a moustache in honor of Movember, the annual event where men grow moustaches to raise awareness about prostate cancer and other men’s health issues. I decided to do this on a whim, but it wasn’t long until the entire Mashable… Continue reading Help Me Fight Prostate Cancer: Donate to My Moustache!
Baconlube: Because Some People Think Bacon and Sex Mix
This one comes straight out of my WTF archives. Earlier today, I got an email pitch from J&D’s Foods, the company famous for Bacon Salt. (do yourself a favor and check it out if you haven’t tried it.) The company takes an…unconventional approach to marketing. Beyond their heavy use of social media, they’ve also hosted… Continue reading Baconlube: Because Some People Think Bacon and Sex Mix
Well, That’s One Way to Get My Attention [VIDEO]
As you all probably know, I get a lot of pitches in my inbox. It’s safe to safe to say I get thousands per week. But very once in a while, I see one that catches my attention. This time, it’s a 2 minute video pitch by Sam Cornwell of Fiverr. Basically, it’s a site… Continue reading Well, That’s One Way to Get My Attention [VIDEO]
The Story of Talk Nerdy To Me, Lover (Or A Nerd’s Guide to Being Unapologetically Awesome) [VIDEO]
You may have seen last month that I announced my involvement with NerdsUnite Productions and Talk Nerdy to Me, Lover (I’m an advisor). At the center of that announcement was Jen Friel, a woman who should be classified as a force of nature. Why do I say that? Perhaps it’s better if I let her… Continue reading The Story of Talk Nerdy To Me, Lover (Or A Nerd’s Guide to Being Unapologetically Awesome) [VIDEO]
Yelp Invokes Rick Perry. Nice One, Yelp.
If you don’t know what Yelp’s referring to, check out Mashable’s article on the gaffe. Or just watch this painful 53 second video: via The Verge
This fortune just fell out of my wallet.
The Stories I’m Looking (and Not Looking) to Write
Even more than a journalist, I consider myself a storyteller. My mission at Mashable is to tell stories about how technology and digital are changing our world and to shine a light on the people that are shaping the future of our society. The problem is that there are so many stories; I can’t tell… Continue reading The Stories I’m Looking (and Not Looking) to Write