December 2008
The Archives
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12.23.08Peer-producing a for-profit startup.[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="By tarotastic (tjt195 on flickr)"][/caption] I've been experimenting with peer-producing the first for-profit property coming out of the social venture commons. So far I'm finding once again that there is no better way to learn than to try doing it. So what's different about bringing 'peer-producion' into the mix? Well so far the difference I've most experienced is the degree to which I'm compelled to share what I'm working on at this early stage. It's not what I'm used to but it is getting more people involved and having a definite impact on how the idea forms and ...
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12.15.08The Social Venture Commons – in developmentThings have been moving quickly in the last few weeks and I'm happy to say that we're in development on the Social Venture Commons. I've created a more descriptive presentation below and have also included a brief primer on peer production of organizations (a quick snapshot of the #hohoto holiday party in Toronto). I'm working on initial partnerships for the commons and am getting ready to reach out for seed investment for one of the for-profit properties (VenTwits.com). In the spirit of peer-producing this as we go below are some specific items we'd love to have taken up. Just post in the ...
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12.09.08Reviving Democracy: a call to Canadians to step up![caption id="" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Image by abdallahh via Flickr"][/caption] My interest in politics and democracy hit record levels recently. November was hope inspired with the victory of the Obama movement and then by a revolt in the House of Commons in Canada. The Governor General's decision to prorogue sparked a visceral anger unlike any I've experienced in a long time. To me it was a technically legitimate assault on the core of our democracy - blatantly ignoring the voice of the people that we voted to represent us - the members of the House. The machinations since then with the Liberals choosing ...
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Igniter published Reporting & Analytics | Rally Software Development.
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Igniter shared Olympics still alive in the coffeeshop..
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Igniter shared Patriotic munchkin window art.
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Igniter shared Showdown time. Cumon ->.
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Igniter shared A welcoming entrance in the snow..
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Igniter published Interesting mobile neighborhood messaging service....
