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<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>The Bootstrap Blog shares news about the bootstrap community updated by [[Contributor]]s who post directly to the blog. It is also a place where Bootstrap members can share their expertise and gain readers for their own blogs. Why blog? Well, [http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-healthy-type&sc=rss it's good for you]! But more than the purported health benefits, blogging serves as a way to lock in your own learning about whatever it is you write about. It also is a fantastic way to communicate with the outside world and evangelizing your product/service leveraging the Bootstrap Austin brand. If you aren't blogging for your business, perhaps this will help spur you on. Regardless of your stage, blogging is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to build credibility and notoriety for you and your venture.<br /> <br /> ==BD Tech Daily==<br /> <br /> [http://www.bdtechdaily.com/ BD Tech Daily] is a daily email newsletter (see below) produced by Jason and his team at [http://www.abdmag.com/ Business District Magazine]. Bootstrap has a weekly post on Fridays, which also appears on the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/ Bootstrap Austin blog]. I kicked off the weekly posts last year with a series on the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/09/5-stages-of-bootstrap-venture.html stages of bootstrapping] from [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html Preideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap]. I concluded by describing bootstrapping as the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], integrating the best of the other 2 models, the cookie-cutter/franchise and the funding/VC. This was part of a year-long [http://www.abdmag.com/bijoy_testimonial.htm PR/Branding exercise] developed with Jason. If you want to do an extended PR/branding campaign similar to what we did for Bootstrap, look into Jason's [http://www.abdmag.com/welcome_to_a_new_paradigm.htm Get Fully Exposed] service with ABD Mag. This service is appropriate for companies in the Growth stage. <br /> <br /> We are creating an opportunity for the bootstrap community's expertise to be heard with the ability to post to BD Tech Daily and the Bootstrap blog. See below for some of the past posts. Content varies from reporting on a Bootstrap Austin meeting, to reflecting on an aspect of bootstrapping. The idea is that you will promote bootstrapping/the community AND your business. Ideally, you give people a place to continue the conversation with you as [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian] did on his post on [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/01/if-you-selling-to-humans-you-got-to.html David Ansel], the Soup Peddler.<br /> <br /> ==Steps to Get your Post on Bootstrap Austin==<br /> <br /> #Pick a date from the calendar below<br /> #Create a post on a [http://www.google.com Google] doc. See Brian's post for pointers on content and format. Your post should be educational, relevant to some aspect of the bootstrap process and appeal to a broader business audience beyond the bootstrap community. You should also include a personal description at the end with appropriate links to you/your business. This is a promotional activity!<br /> #Share your google/Word doc with me at along with the expected date: sendbijoynews AT gmail<br /> #Go back and forth on editing<br /> #Once it's good to go, we will add it to the queue and post it on the Thursday before the due date. If you have an existing post that you think would be appropriate send the link. <br /> <br /> Those who have already blogged may post whenever you feel compelled! <br /> <br /> ==Post Schedule==<br /> <br /> ===January - Getting Started===<br /> *Jan 18, [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brandyrainey Brandy Rainey]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/01/bootstrap-film-subgroup.html Bootstrap Film Subgroup]<br /> *Jan 31, [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian Massey]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/01/if-you-selling-to-humans-you-got-to.html If You're Selling to Humans, You've Got to Tell Stories]<br /> <br /> ===February===<br /> *Feb 7, [http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/02/building-business-in-austin-despite.html Building Business in Austin Despite a Possible Recession]<br /> *Feb 14, Geoff Chudleigh: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/02/mondays-monthly-bootstrap-austin.html Paul Carrozza Talk]<br /> <br /> ===March - SXSW Panelists===<br /> *Mar 7, [http://www.dangutknecht.com Dan Gutknecht], founder [http://www.inhouseassist.com InHouse Assist]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/bootstrapping-art-and-sxsw.html Bootstrapping, Art and SXSW]<br /> *Mar 14, [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen], founder [http://www.austinartstart.com Austin Art Start]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/my-baby-is-ugly.html I am Bootstrap (and so can you!)]<br /> *Mar 21, [http://www.linkedin.com Jonathan McCoy], founder [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Perception Labs]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/entrepreneur-vs-wild.html Entrepreneur vs. Wild]<br /> *Mar 28, [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/moving-safely-through-collaborations.html Moving Safely into Collaborations]<br /> <br /> ===April - Innovative Web Apps=== <br /> *Apr 4, Mark Smith, founder [http://www.mikons.com Mikons]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/mikons-and-hijacking-maven.html Mikons and the Hijacking Maven]<br /> *Apr 11, [http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]: Value Creation vs Value Capture<br /> *Apr 18, [http://www.bumperactive.com Kyle Johnson]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/heros-journey-in-bumper-stickers.html Bootstrap Hero's Journey in Bumper Stickers]<br /> *Apr 25, [http://www.smallworldlabs.com/management-team Miles Sims], founder [http://www.innertee.com innerTee]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/innertee-post-mortem-lessons-learned.html innerTee Postmortem and Lessons Learned]<br /> <br /> ===May - Right Action, Right Time===<br /> *May 2: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/turning-bad-visions-into-reality.html Turning B.A.D Visions into Reality], [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/sarah Sarah Siddiqi], founder [http://www.experiencebangladesh.com Experience Bangladesh], <br /> *May 9: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/building-effective-web-experience.html Building an Effective Web Experience], [http://www.webloggsky.com Jon Lebkowsky], founder [http://socialwebstrategies.com Social Web Strategies]<br /> *May 16: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/bootstrap-presentation-at-rice-alliance.html Bootstrap Presentation at Rice Alliance], [http://www.austinpreneur.com Josh Baer], founder [http://www.otherinbox.com OtherInbox]<br /> *May 21: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/zen-and-art-of-entrepreneurship.html Zen and the Art of Entrepreneurship], Mason Arnold, founder [http://www.greenling.com Greenling Organic Delivery]<br /> *May 23: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/bootstrapping-your-back-office-right.html Bootstrapping Your Back Office], [http://www.linkedin.com/in/reymadolora Rey Madolora]<br /> *May 28: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/right-action-right-time-for-funding.html Right Action Right Time for Funding], by [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com/about.htm Nancy Schill]<br /> *May 30: [http://www.bootstrapfilmfest.com Bootstrap Film Fest], Jason Howell, founder [http://www.qualityoftouch.com Quality of Touch]<br /> <br /> ===June===<br /> *Jun 6: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.playwithpride.com Play with Pride] and [http://www.royaltyzone.com RoyaltyZone], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/accidental-licensor.html The Accidental Licensor]<br /> *Jun 9: Bijoy Goswami, evangelist [http://www.youplusu.com youplusU Model], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/total-leadership.html Total Leadership]<br /> *Jun 11: Edward Cruz, founder [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/how-to-bootstrap-your-business-by.html How to Bootstrap your Business by Playing Pinball]<br /> *Jun 13: Reuben Swartz, founder [http://www.mimiran.com Mimiran], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/bootstrap-mantra-how-are-we-different.html Bootstrap Mantra, "How are we different" NOT "How are we cheaper"] <br /> *Jun 18: [http://www.smallworldlabs.com/management-team Michael Wilson], founder [http://www.smallworldlabs.com Small World Labs], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/brazlian-jiu-jitsu-for-bootstrappers.html Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu for Bootstrappers]<br /> *Jun 20: Brandy Rainey, founder [http://www.strappedentertainment.com Strapped Entertainment] [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/entrepreneurs-take-filmmaking-to-next.html Entrepreneurs take Filmmaking to the Next level]<br /> *Jun 23: Steve Harvey, founder [http://www.cleantegrity.com Cleantegrity], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/introducing-bootstrap-sustainability.html "Introducing Bootstrap Sustainability"]<br /> *Jun 27: Neelan Choksi writes about Rick Engel's June Talk: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/entrepreneur-whos-done-it-his-way.html Entrepreneur Who's Done it His Way]<br /> *Jun 30: Tina Schweiger, founder [http://www.spoonbend.com Spoonbend]<br /> <br /> ===July===<br /> *Jul 9: [http://www.joshuabaer.com/ Josh Baer], founder [http://www.skylist.com SKYLIST] and [http://www.otherinbox.com OtherInbox], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/necessity-is-mother-of-invention-and.html Necessity is the Mother of Invention (and Winning Chinese Battles)]<br /> *Jul 11: Neelan Choksi, founder [http://www.solarmetric.com SolarMetric], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/vc-money-in-bootstrap-companies.html VC Money in Bootstrap Companies] <br /> *Jul 21: [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog Barry Thornton], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/dont-rock-boat.html Don't Rock the Boat!]<br /> *Jul 25: [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/inner-journey.html The Inner Journey]<br /> *July 28: [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] on Bootstrap's 5yr anniversary<br /> *July 30: Dara Chambers, on Bootstrap Art's Discussion with [http://www.davidgalenson.com David Galenson], author of "Young Geniuses, Old Masters."<br /> <br /> ===August===<br /> *Aug 1: [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog/ Barry Thornton] on [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog/?p=38 I Must Be Crazy]<br /> *Aug 4: Don Jarrell, founder of [http://www.digitalthinkinginc.com Digital Thinking Inc.] and Bootstrap Ambassador to [http://www.usa-canada.les.org The Licensing Executive Society] -- [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/08/value-of-answer-is-directly.html "The Value of the Answer is Directly Proportional to the Quality of the Question"]: <br /> *Aug 8: [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/dflowers Damon Flowers], founder [http://www.dwellgo.com Dwellgo]: <br /> *Aug 15: Tania Cowher, founder [http://www.celeb4aday.com Celeb 4 A Day]: <br /> *Aug 22: Gavin Wilson<br /> *Aug 29: [http://www.deecopeland.com Dee Copeland]<br /> <br /> ===September===<br /> *Sep 5: Allen Beuershausen<br /> *Sep 12: Andy Meadows, founder [http://www.liveoakinteractive.com Live Oak Interactive]<br /> *Sep 19: Jeffrey Fry<br /> *Sep 26<br /> <br /> ===October===<br /> *Oct 3<br /> *Oct 10<br /> *Oct 17<br /> *Oct 24<br /> *Oct 31<br /> <br /> ===November===<br /> *Nov 7<br /> *Nov 14<br /> *Nov 21<br /> *Nov 28<br /> <br /> ===December===<br /> *Dec 5<br /> *Dec 12<br /> *Dec 19<br /> *Dec 26</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=7040 Main Page 2008-08-06T07:20:42Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Bootstrap Services]] - Bootstrap Network Services offered outside the Bootstrap Network with Bootstrap [[Collaborator]]s. <br /> __NOEDITSECTION__<br /> ==How the Bootstrap Network Works==<br /> [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZqPumbDX_M What is Bootstrapping?] - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com Bijoy], Bootstrap Founder describes his version of bootstrapping, the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way third way] of entrepreneurship. <br /> <br /> #[[Welcome to Bootstrap]] - history and why we exist<br /> #[[Bootstrap Map]] and [[Bootstrap Terms]] - learn about the stages, actions and principles of the bootstrap process<br /> #[[Community Playbook]] - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it. <br /> #[[How to Join Bootstrap Austin]] - steps to join bootstrap Austin<br /> #[[Navigating the Bootverse]] - I'm new, how do I get plugged into Bootstrap? Tips from your fellow bootstrappers<br /> #[[Bootstrap Council]] - bootstrap governance<br /> <br /> ==Bootstrap Community==<br /> [[Monthly Get-together]] - the entire Bootstrap Community meets once a month every second Monday.<br /> <br /> [[myBootstrap]] - links to all the Bootstrap Online resources<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Yahoo Groups]] - forums for bootstrappers by stage, industry and topic<br /> <br /> [[Contributors]] - bootstrappers serving the community through initiatives, subgroups, etc.<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Blog]] - blog for the Bootstrap community - how members can contribute <br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] - track the progress of your journey with a bumper sticker! <br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap MikonMixers]] - connecting with each other through our interests and affiliations<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Karma]] - a way for Bootstrappers to trade time with each other and with the Bootstrap Community. You must have a valid [[Bootstrap ID]] to use the BootKarma system.<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Leaders]] and [[Bootstrap Commitments]] - negotiated services/technologies provided to the Bootstrap Community. Powered by [http://www.enterpriseteaming.com Enterprise Teaming]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Online]] - worldwide online bootstrapper community by [http://www.smallworldlabs.com Small World Labs]<br /> <br /> [[BootStorms]] - collaborative brainstorming for bootstrappers<br /> <br /> [[BootRap]] - the Bootstrap Network podcast, by [http://www.hearthis.com Hearthis] and [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Sound Quality]<br /> <br /> [[Boot Board]] - 5 to 7 (of the same) bootstrappers who gather once a month for 4 hours to discuss their businesses <br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Speaking]] - bootstrappers becoming better speakers and/or developing a business around speaking<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> <br /> Bootstrap [[Book Club]] <br /> <br /> [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/ Bootstrap Austin Blog] <br /> <br /> [[Back Office Initiative]] - legal, accounting, tax<br /> <br /> [[myGuides]] - Bootstrappers' guides in areas of their expertise. Add yours!<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Connector]] and [[Boot Ripple]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Ambassador]] - connecting Bootstrap with other groups in Austin<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Branding]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Seal]] - add the bootstrap seal/logo to your website<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Student]] - for students starting bootstrap chapters<br /> <br /> [[Boot File Share]] - by [http://www.boxcloud.com Boxcloud]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Tool List]]<br /> <br /> [http://www.frappr.com/bootstrapaustin Map of the Bootstrappers]<br /> <br /> [[:Special:Listusers | Bootstrapper List]]<br /><br /> Only those with a valid login may edit certain sections of the Bootstrap wiki. If you plan to edit the wiki, please also edit your profile. If your name/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alias alias] is in <font style="color:red;"><b>red</b></font> that means you have not yet written a profile. Click on your <font style="color:red;"><b>red</b></font> name, and you'll go right to the edit of your profile!<br /> <br /> [[City Leader Resources]]<br /> <br /> ==SubGroups by Stage==<br /> '''NOTE''': You must be in a particular stage (or beyond) to join that subgroup<br /> <br /> *[[Leading a Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Ideation Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Growth Subgroup]]<br /> ==SubGroups by Industry==<br /> '''NOTE''': Industry subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br /> <br /> *[[Leading a Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Art Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Education Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Fashion Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Film Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Food and Beverage Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Gaming Subgroup]] - Ideation<br /> <br /> [[Health Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Mobile Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Music Subgroup]] - Ideation<br /> <br /> [[Nonprofit Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Personal Growth Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Publishing Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Real Estate Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Retail Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Software Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Sustainability Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Sports Subgroup]]- Ideation<br /> <br /> [[Theatre Subgroup]] - Ideation<br /> <br /> [[Travel Subgroup]] - Ideation<br /> <br /> [[Web Subgroup]] and [[Demo Camp]]<br /> ==SubGroups by Topic==<br /> '''NOTE''': Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br /> <br /> *[[Leading a Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Inner Journey]]<br /> <br /> [[International Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Marketing]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Personality]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Speaking]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Usability]]<br /> ==Subgroups by Core Energy==<br /> '''NOTE''': MRE subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br /> <br /> An essential part of every bootstrapper's journey, particularly in [[Ideation]], is the discovery of their [[Core Energy]]. Knowing core energy helps focus and deepen our strengths while seeking out complementing dance partner(s). While there are many ways to assess personality including [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator Meyers-Briggs], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DISC_assessment DISC], etc., we use the [[Maven]], [[Relater]], [[Evangelist]] or [http://www.thehumanfabric.com MRE Framework] developed by Bijoy Goswami to create a common vocabulary among bootstrap members. <br /> <br /> *[[Leading a Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Maven Subgroup]] - for Bootstrap [[Maven]]s<br /> <br /> [[Relater Subgroup]] - for Bootstrap [[Relater]]s<br /> <br /> [[Evangelist Subgroup]] - for Bootstrap [[Evangelist]]s<br /> <br /> == Initiatives in Ideation: Bootstrap Labs ==<br /> Have an idea for a new boostrap service? Send an email to newservice AT bootstrapnetwork DOT com.<br /> <br /> [[Wellness Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Blog Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Blackbelt]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Clusters]] <br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap City Connect]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Community Unification System]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Corporate Connect]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Couples]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Disruptive]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Endorsement]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Enterprise 2.0]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Enterprise Teaming]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap High School]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Homeless]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Mag]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Mentor]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Movies]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Negotiation]]<br /> <br /> [[Mac Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Radio Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Scrum]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Second Life]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Teens]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrapper and Family]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Conference]]<br /> <br /> [[Ideation to VoD]]<br /> <br /> [[Real Estate Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> == City Chapters ==<br /> <br /> *[[Austin]]<br /> *[[Bangalore]]<br /> *[[Boston]]<br /> *[[Chicago]]<br /> *[[Dallas]]<br /> *[[Helsinki]]<br /> *[[Houston]]<br /> *[[Hyderabad]]<br /> *[[Los Angeles]]<br /> *[[NYC]]<br /> *[[Pune]]<br /> *[[San Antonio]]<br /> *[[Seattle]]<br /> *[[Singapore]]<br /> *[[Washington DC]]<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> <br /> [[Available files: ebooks, documents, and others]]<br /> <br /> [[Websites]]<br /> <br /> [[Fun Stuff!]]<br /> <br /> Bootstrap Sites are hosted by [[Primus Networks]]<br /> <br /> [http://www.google.com/trends?q=bootstrap&ctab=0&date=all&geo=all Are We having an Impact Yet?]<br /> ----<br /> Please see [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface]<br /> and the [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for usage and configuration help.</div>

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<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Bootstrap Services]] - Bootstrap Network Services offered outside the Bootstrap Network with Bootstrap [[Collaborator]]s. <br /> __NOEDITSECTION__<br /> ==How the Bootstrap Network Works==<br /> [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZqPumbDX_M What is Bootstrapping?] - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com Bijoy], Bootstrap Founder describes his version of bootstrapping, the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way third way] of entrepreneurship. <br /> <br /> #[[Welcome to Bootstrap]] - history and why we exist<br /> #[[Bootstrap Map]] and [[Bootstrap Terms]] - learn about the stages, actions and principles of the bootstrap process<br /> #[[Community Playbook]] - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it. <br /> #[[How to Join Bootstrap Austin]] - steps to join bootstrap Austin<br /> #[[Navigating the Bootverse]] - I'm new, how do I get plugged into Bootstrap? Tips from your fellow bootstrappers<br /> #[[Bootstrap Council]] - bootstrap governance<br /> <br /> ==Bootstrap Community==<br /> [[Monthly Get-together]] - the entire Bootstrap Community meets once a month every second Monday.<br /> <br /> [[myBootstrap]] - links to all the Bootstrap Online resources<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Yahoo Groups]] - forums for bootstrappers by stage, industry and topic<br /> <br /> [[Contributors]] - bootstrappers serving the community through initiatives, subgroups, etc.<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Blog]] - blog for the Bootstrap community - how members can contribute <br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] - track the progress of your journey with a bumper sticker! <br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap MikonMixers]] - connecting with each other through our interests and affiliations<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Karma]] - a way for Bootstrappers to trade time with each other and with the Bootstrap Community. You must have a valid [[Bootstrap ID]] to use the BootKarma system.<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Leaders]] and [[Bootstrap Commitments]] - negotiated services/technologies provided to the Bootstrap Community. Powered by [http://www.enterpriseteaming.com Enterprise Teaming]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Online]] - worldwide online bootstrapper community by [http://www.smallworldlabs.com Small World Labs]<br /> <br /> [[BootStorms]] - collaborative brainstorming for bootstrappers<br /> <br /> [[BootRap]] - the Bootstrap Network podcast, by [http://www.hearthis.com Hearthis] and [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Sound Quality]<br /> <br /> [[Boot Board]] - 5 to 7 (of the same) bootstrappers who gather once a month for 4 hours to discuss their businesses <br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Speaking]] - bootstrappers becoming better speakers and/or developing a business around speaking<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]<br /> <br /> Bootstrap [[Book Club]] <br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Austin Blog]] check<br /> <br /> [[Back Office Initiative]] - legal, accounting, tax<br /> <br /> [[myGuides]] - Bootstrappers' guides in areas of their expertise. Add yours!<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Connector]] and [[Boot Ripple]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Ambassador]] - connecting Bootstrap with other groups in Austin<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Branding]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Seal]] - add the bootstrap seal/logo to your website<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Student]] - for students starting bootstrap chapters<br /> <br /> [[Boot File Share]] - by [http://www.boxcloud.com Boxcloud]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Tool List]]<br /> <br /> [http://www.frappr.com/bootstrapaustin Map of the Bootstrappers]<br /> <br /> [[:Special:Listusers | Bootstrapper List]]<br /><br /> Only those with a valid login may edit certain sections of the Bootstrap wiki. If you plan to edit the wiki, please also edit your profile. If your name/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alias alias] is in <font style="color:red;"><b>red</b></font> that means you have not yet written a profile. Click on your <font style="color:red;"><b>red</b></font> name, and you'll go right to the edit of your profile!<br /> <br /> [[City Leader Resources]]<br /> <br /> ==SubGroups by Stage==<br /> '''NOTE''': You must be in a particular stage (or beyond) to join that subgroup<br /> <br /> *[[Leading a Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Ideation Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Growth Subgroup]]<br /> ==SubGroups by Industry==<br /> '''NOTE''': Industry subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br /> <br /> *[[Leading a Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Art Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Education Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Fashion Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Film Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Food and Beverage Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Gaming Subgroup]] - Ideation<br /> <br /> [[Health Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Mobile Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Music Subgroup]] - Ideation<br /> <br /> [[Nonprofit Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Personal Growth Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Publishing Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Real Estate Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Retail Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Software Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Sustainability Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Sports Subgroup]]- Ideation<br /> <br /> [[Theatre Subgroup]] - Ideation<br /> <br /> [[Travel Subgroup]] - Ideation<br /> <br /> [[Web Subgroup]] and [[Demo Camp]]<br /> ==SubGroups by Topic==<br /> '''NOTE''': Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br /> <br /> *[[Leading a Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Inner Journey]]<br /> <br /> [[International Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Marketing]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Personality]] - Ideation, looking for a lead<br /> <br /> [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Speaking]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Usability]]<br /> ==Subgroups by Core Energy==<br /> '''NOTE''': MRE subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br /> <br /> An essential part of every bootstrapper's journey, particularly in [[Ideation]], is the discovery of their [[Core Energy]]. Knowing core energy helps focus and deepen our strengths while seeking out complementing dance partner(s). While there are many ways to assess personality including [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator Meyers-Briggs], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DISC_assessment DISC], etc., we use the [[Maven]], [[Relater]], [[Evangelist]] or [http://www.thehumanfabric.com MRE Framework] developed by Bijoy Goswami to create a common vocabulary among bootstrap members. <br /> <br /> *[[Leading a Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Maven Subgroup]] - for Bootstrap [[Maven]]s<br /> <br /> [[Relater Subgroup]] - for Bootstrap [[Relater]]s<br /> <br /> [[Evangelist Subgroup]] - for Bootstrap [[Evangelist]]s<br /> <br /> == Initiatives in Ideation: Bootstrap Labs ==<br /> Have an idea for a new boostrap service? Send an email to newservice AT bootstrapnetwork DOT com.<br /> <br /> [[Wellness Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Blog Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Blackbelt]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Clusters]] <br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap City Connect]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Community Unification System]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Corporate Connect]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Couples]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Disruptive]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Endorsement]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Enterprise 2.0]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Enterprise Teaming]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap High School]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Homeless]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Mag]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Mentor]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Movies]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Negotiation]]<br /> <br /> [[Mac Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Radio Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Scrum]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Second Life]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Teens]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrapper and Family]]<br /> <br /> [[Bootstrap Conference]]<br /> <br /> [[Ideation to VoD]]<br /> <br /> [[Real Estate Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> == City Chapters ==<br /> <br /> *[[Austin]]<br /> *[[Bangalore]]<br /> *[[Boston]]<br /> *[[Chicago]]<br /> *[[Dallas]]<br /> *[[Helsinki]]<br /> *[[Houston]]<br /> *[[Hyderabad]]<br /> *[[Los Angeles]]<br /> *[[NYC]]<br /> *[[Pune]]<br /> *[[San Antonio]]<br /> *[[Seattle]]<br /> *[[Singapore]]<br /> *[[Washington DC]]<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> <br /> [[Available files: ebooks, documents, and others]]<br /> <br /> [[Websites]]<br /> <br /> [[Fun Stuff!]]<br /> <br /> Bootstrap Sites are hosted by [[Primus Networks]]<br /> <br /> [http://www.google.com/trends?q=bootstrap&ctab=0&date=all&geo=all Are We having an Impact Yet?]<br /> ----<br /> Please see [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface]<br /> and the [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for usage and configuration help.</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Contributors&diff=7038 Contributors 2008-08-04T22:27:53Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>These are the current Contributors at Bootstrap Austin. Past Contributors are viewable on wiki pages of those initiatives. The [[Contributor]] page explains how you can become a Contributor. <br /> <br /> ===Overall Leads===<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/bijoy Bijoy Goswami] - Founder, (July 2003 - Present)<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/kevinkoym Kevin Koym] - Architect, Firestarter<br /> <br /> ===Godfather===<br /> *[http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius Darius Mahdjoubi]<br /> <br /> ===Subgroup Leads===<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/allen Allen Beuershausen] (Oct 2006) - [[Art Subgroup]]<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brandyrainey Brandy Rainey] (Jun 2007) - [[Film Subgroup]]<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian Massey] - [[Marketing Subgroup]]<br /> *Carey King - [[Sustainability Subgroup]] (Jan 2007)<br /> *David Downing (Jul 2007) - [[Gaming Subgroup]] <br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/geoff Geoff Chudleigh] (Jul 2007) - [[Health Subgroup]] <br /> *Jesse Bloom - [[Food Subgroup]] <br /> *Jon Lebkowsky (Jul 2006), David Swedlow (May 2007) - [[Web Subgroup]]<br /> *Lou Ellman - [[Sales Subgroup]]<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/marcy Marcy Hoen] - [[Ideation Subgroup]]<br /> *Rick Davis, Tim Padden - [[International Subgroup]]<br /> *Thom Singer (Jan 2007) - [[Publishing Subgroup]]<br /> <br /> ===Initiative Leads===<br /> *Alex Cavalli - [[Inner Journey]]<br /> *Chad Jewell - [[Negotiation]]<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy1 Nancy Schill] - [[Connector]]<br /> *Phyllis Blees - [[Book Club]]<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/sarah Sarah Siddiqi] - [[Branding Initiative]]<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy Nancy Schill], Anthony Chen, Jeff Hotz - [[Boot Board]]s<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/tonja Tonja O'Neill], [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [[Bootstrap Speaking | Speaking]]<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/Dbjarrell Don Jarrell] [[Intellectual_Property]]<br /> <br /> ===Web Services===<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/ashmaurya Ash Maurya] - [[Boot File Share]]<br /> *Dave Evans & Brian Massey, Jeffrey Blair (sound editing) - [http://www.bootrap.com BootRap]<br /> *David Bluestein - [http://karma.bootstrapaustin.org BootKarma]<br /> *Edward Cruz - [http://storms.bootsrapaustin.org BootStorms]<br /> *Jon Lebkowsky - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org Bootstrap Austin website]<br /> *Joshua Shipsey - [http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]<br /> *Kevin Koym - [http://www.enterpriseteaming.com Enterprise Teaming] - [[Contributor]] Management<br /> *Michael Wilson - [http://www.bootstraponline.com Bootstrap Online]<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki Wiki]<br /> <br /> ===Bootstrap Council===<br /> *David Swedlow<br /> *Jon Lebkowsky<br /> *Jonathan McCoy<br /> *Kevin Koym<br /> *Rick Friedman<br /> <br /> ===Past Contributors===<br /> *David Swedlow - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br /> *Jonathan Davis - [[Monthly Get-together | Speakers]] (2005 - Apr 2006)<br /> *Jonathan McCoy - [[Community Playbook]] (Apr 2006 - Mar 2007)<br /> *[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/masonarnold Mason Arnold] - [[Food Subgroup]] (Jun 2006 - Feb 2007)<br /> *Maura Nevel - Treasurer ( - Apr 2007)<br /> *Michelle Ewalt - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br /> *Steve Harper - Ambassador (Aug 2005 - Jul 2007)<br /> *Tom Brown - Book Club (May 2005 - May 2007), OpenID & BootKarma (Apr 2006 - Apr 2007)<br /> *Stan Tyler - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br /> *Steven List - Bootstrap Austin Website (Oct 2003 - Feb 2007)</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Intellectual_Property&diff=7037 Intellectual Property 2008-08-04T22:24:53Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>== Breakout Session: IP Basics and Strategy for Bootstrappers ==<br /> <br /> This is now listed as a '''Bootstrap Austin Initiative'''.<br /> <br /> There was not sufficient interest in this last year to hold the session, but I have a thick skin and am willing to offer it again.<br /> <br /> This session is tailored for Product Managers, but should be largely applicable to entrepreneurs and Bootstrappers, covering:<br><br /> - relating IP to the product manager's role (in many ways similar to an entrepreneur)<br><br /> - basic needs in IP management in all high tech companies<br><br /> - patent strategy considerations before - and parallel to - talking with a patent attorney<br /> <br /> There is also a recorded [http://www.featureplan.com/community/2006/04/intellectual_property.asp webinar] I did for RymaTech a while back.<br /> <br /> If anyone has any suggestions for providing some basic information on IP for Bootstrappers, please feel free to email me or post here:<br /> <br /> '''Content or Session requests for Intellectual Property:'''<br /> <Enter here><br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Dbjarrell|Dbjarrell]] (4 August 2008)</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Intellectual_Property&diff=7036 Intellectual Property 2008-08-04T22:24:34Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>== Breakout Session: IP Basics and Strategy for Bootstrappers ==<br /> <br /> This is now listed as a '''Bootstrap Austin Initiative'''.<br /> <br /> There was not sufficient interest in this last year to hold the session, but I have a thick skin and am willing to offer it again.<br /> <br /> This session is tailored for Product Managers, but should be largely applicable to entrepreneurs and Bootstrappers, covering:<br><br /> - relating IP to the product manager's role (in many ways similar to an entrepreneur)<br><br /> - basic needs in IP management in all high tech companies<br><br /> - patent strategy considerations before - and parallel to - talking with a patent attorney<br /> <br /> There is also a recorded [http://www.featureplan.com/community/2006/04/intellectual_property.asp webinar] I did for RymaTech a while back.<br /> <br /> If anyone has any suggestions for providing some basic information on IP for Bootstrappers, please feel free to email me or post here:<br /> <br /> '''Content or Session requests for Intellectual Property:'''<br /> <Enter here><br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Dbjarrell|Dbjarrell]] 4 August 2008)</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Intellectual_Property&diff=7035 Intellectual Property 2008-08-04T22:24:06Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>== Breakout Session: IP Basics and Strategy for Bootstrappers ==<br /> <br /> This is now listed as a '''Bootstrap Austin Initiative'''.<br /> <br /> There was not sufficient interest in this last year to hold the session, but I have a thick skin and am willing to offer it again.<br /> <br /> This session is tailored for Product Managers, but should be largely applicable to entrepreneurs and Bootstrappers, covering:<br><br /> - relating IP to the product manager's role (in many ways similar to an entrepreneur)<br><br /> - basic needs in IP management in all high tech companies<br><br /> - patent strategy considerations before - and parallel to - talking with a patent attorney<br /> <br /> There is also a recorded [http://www.featureplan.com/community/2006/04/intellectual_property.asp webinar] I did for RymaTech a while back.<br /> <br /> If anyone has any suggestions for providing some basic information on IP for Bootstrappers, please feel free to email me or post here:<br /> <br /> '''Content or Session requests for Intellectual Property:'''<br /> <Enter here><br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Dbjarrell|Dbjarrell]] 23:36, 16 April 2006 (CDT)</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Intellectual_Property&diff=7034 Intellectual Property 2008-08-04T22:23:26Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>== Breakout Session: IP Basics and Strategy for Bootstrappers ==<br /> <br /> This is now listed as a '''Bootstrap Austin Initiative'''.<br /> <br /> There was not sufficient interest in this last year to hold the session, but I have a thick skin and am willing to offer it again.<br /> <br /> This session is tailored for Product Managers, but should be largely applicable to entrepreneurs and Bootstrappers, covering:<br><br /> - relating IP to the product manager's role (in many ways similar to an entrepreneur)<br><br /> - basic needs in IP management in all high tech companies<br><br /> - patent strategy considerations before - and parallel to - talking with a patent attorney<br /> <br /> There is also a recorded [http://www.featureplan.com/community/2006/04/intellectual_property.asp site webinar] I did for RymaTech a while back.<br /> <br /> If anyone has any suggestions for providing some basic information on IP for Bootstrappers, please feel free to email me or post here:<br /> <br /> '''Content or Session requests for Intellectual Property:'''<br /> <Enter here><br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Dbjarrell|Dbjarrell]] 23:36, 16 April 2006 (CDT)</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Blog&diff=7032 Blog 2008-08-02T13:50:46Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>The Bootstrap Blog shares news about the bootstrap community updated by [[Contributor]]s who post directly to the blog. It is also a place where Bootstrap members can share their expertise and gain readers for their own blogs. Why blog? Well, [http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-healthy-type&sc=rss it's good for you]! But more than the purported health benefits, blogging serves as a way to lock in your own learning about whatever it is you write about. It also is a fantastic way to communicate with the outside world and evangelizing your product/service leveraging the Bootstrap Austin brand. If you aren't blogging for your business, perhaps this will help spur you on. Regardless of your stage, blogging is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to build credibility and notoriety for you and your venture.<br /> <br /> ==BD Tech Daily==<br /> <br /> [http://www.bdtechdaily.com/ BD Tech Daily] is a daily email newsletter (see below) produced by Jason and his team at [http://www.abdmag.com/ Business District Magazine]. Bootstrap has a weekly post on Fridays, which also appears on the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/ Bootstrap Austin blog]. I kicked off the weekly posts last year with a series on the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/09/5-stages-of-bootstrap-venture.html stages of bootstrapping] from [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html Preideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap]. I concluded by describing bootstrapping as the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], integrating the best of the other 2 models, the cookie-cutter/franchise and the funding/VC. This was part of a year-long [http://www.abdmag.com/bijoy_testimonial.htm PR/Branding exercise] developed with Jason. If you want to do an extended PR/branding campaign similar to what we did for Bootstrap, look into Jason's [http://www.abdmag.com/welcome_to_a_new_paradigm.htm Get Fully Exposed] service with ABD Mag. This service is appropriate for companies in the Growth stage. <br /> <br /> We are creating an opportunity for the bootstrap community's expertise to be heard with the ability to post to BD Tech Daily and the Bootstrap blog. See below for some of the past posts. Content varies from reporting on a Bootstrap Austin meeting, to reflecting on an aspect of bootstrapping. The idea is that you will promote bootstrapping/the community AND your business. Ideally, you give people a place to continue the conversation with you as [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian] did on his post on [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/01/if-you-selling-to-humans-you-got-to.html David Ansel], the Soup Peddler.<br /> <br /> ==Steps to Get your Post on Bootstrap Austin==<br /> <br /> #Pick a date from the calendar below<br /> #Create a post on a [http://www.google.com Google] doc. See Brian's post for pointers on content and format. Your post should be educational, relevant to some aspect of the bootstrap process and appeal to a broader business audience beyond the bootstrap community. You should also include a personal description at the end with appropriate links to you/your business. This is a promotional activity!<br /> #Share your google/Word doc with me at along with the expected date: sendbijoynews AT gmail<br /> #Go back and forth on editing<br /> #Once it's good to go, we will add it to the queue and post it on the Thursday before the due date. If you have an existing post that you think would be appropriate send the link. <br /> <br /> Those who have already blogged may post whenever you feel compelled! <br /> <br /> ==Post Schedule==<br /> <br /> ===January - Getting Started===<br /> *Jan 18, [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brandyrainey Brandy Rainey]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/01/bootstrap-film-subgroup.html Bootstrap Film Subgroup]<br /> *Jan 31, [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian Massey]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/01/if-you-selling-to-humans-you-got-to.html If You're Selling to Humans, You've Got to Tell Stories]<br /> <br /> ===February===<br /> *Feb 7, [http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/02/building-business-in-austin-despite.html Building Business in Austin Despite a Possible Recession]<br /> *Feb 14, Geoff Chudleigh: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/02/mondays-monthly-bootstrap-austin.html Paul Carrozza Talk]<br /> <br /> ===March - SXSW Panelists===<br /> *Mar 7, [http://www.dangutknecht.com Dan Gutknecht], founder [http://www.inhouseassist.com InHouse Assist]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/bootstrapping-art-and-sxsw.html Bootstrapping, Art and SXSW]<br /> *Mar 14, [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen], founder [http://www.austinartstart.com Austin Art Start]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/my-baby-is-ugly.html I am Bootstrap (and so can you!)]<br /> *Mar 21, [http://www.linkedin.com Jonathan McCoy], founder [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Perception Labs]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/entrepreneur-vs-wild.html Entrepreneur vs. Wild]<br /> *Mar 28, [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/moving-safely-through-collaborations.html Moving Safely into Collaborations]<br /> <br /> ===April - Innovative Web Apps=== <br /> *Apr 4, Mark Smith, founder [http://www.mikons.com Mikons]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/mikons-and-hijacking-maven.html Mikons and the Hijacking Maven]<br /> *Apr 11, [http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]: Value Creation vs Value Capture<br /> *Apr 18, [http://www.bumperactive.com Kyle Johnson]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/heros-journey-in-bumper-stickers.html Bootstrap Hero's Journey in Bumper Stickers]<br /> *Apr 25, [http://www.smallworldlabs.com/management-team Miles Sims], founder [http://www.innertee.com innerTee]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/innertee-post-mortem-lessons-learned.html innerTee Postmortem and Lessons Learned]<br /> <br /> ===May - Right Action, Right Time===<br /> *May 2: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/turning-bad-visions-into-reality.html Turning B.A.D Visions into Reality], [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/sarah Sarah Siddiqi], founder [http://www.experiencebangladesh.com Experience Bangladesh], <br /> *May 9: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/building-effective-web-experience.html Building an Effective Web Experience], [http://www.webloggsky.com Jon Lebkowsky], founder [http://socialwebstrategies.com Social Web Strategies]<br /> *May 16: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/bootstrap-presentation-at-rice-alliance.html Bootstrap Presentation at Rice Alliance], [http://www.austinpreneur.com Josh Baer], founder [http://www.otherinbox.com OtherInbox]<br /> *May 21: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/zen-and-art-of-entrepreneurship.html Zen and the Art of Entrepreneurship], Mason Arnold, founder [http://www.greenling.com Greenling Organic Delivery]<br /> *May 23: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/bootstrapping-your-back-office-right.html Bootstrapping Your Back Office], [http://www.linkedin.com/in/reymadolora Rey Madolora]<br /> *May 28: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/right-action-right-time-for-funding.html Right Action Right Time for Funding], by [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com/about.htm Nancy Schill]<br /> *May 30: [http://www.bootstrapfilmfest.com Bootstrap Film Fest], Jason Howell, founder [http://www.qualityoftouch.com Quality of Touch]<br /> <br /> ===June===<br /> *Jun 6: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.playwithpride.com Play with Pride] and [http://www.royaltyzone.com RoyaltyZone], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/accidental-licensor.html The Accidental Licensor]<br /> *Jun 9: Bijoy Goswami, evangelist [http://www.youplusu.com youplusU Model], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/total-leadership.html Total Leadership]<br /> *Jun 11: Edward Cruz, founder [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/how-to-bootstrap-your-business-by.html How to Bootstrap your Business by Playing Pinball]<br /> *Jun 13: Reuben Swartz, founder [http://www.mimiran.com Mimiran], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/bootstrap-mantra-how-are-we-different.html Bootstrap Mantra, "How are we different" NOT "How are we cheaper"] <br /> *Jun 18: [http://www.smallworldlabs.com/management-team Michael Wilson], founder [http://www.smallworldlabs.com Small World Labs], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/brazlian-jiu-jitsu-for-bootstrappers.html Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu for Bootstrappers]<br /> *Jun 20: Brandy Rainey, founder [http://www.strappedentertainment.com Strapped Entertainment] [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/entrepreneurs-take-filmmaking-to-next.html Entrepreneurs take Filmmaking to the Next level]<br /> *Jun 23: Steve Harvey, founder [http://www.cleantegrity.com Cleantegrity], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/introducing-bootstrap-sustainability.html "Introducing Bootstrap Sustainability"]<br /> *Jun 27: Neelan Choksi writes about Rick Engel's June Talk: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/entrepreneur-whos-done-it-his-way.html Entrepreneur Who's Done it His Way]<br /> *Jun 30: Tina Schweiger, founder [http://www.spoonbend.com Spoonbend]<br /> <br /> ===July===<br /> *Jul 9: [http://www.joshuabaer.com/ Josh Baer], founder [http://www.skylist.com SKYLIST] and [http://www.otherinbox.com OtherInbox], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/necessity-is-mother-of-invention-and.html Necessity is the Mother of Invention (and Winning Chinese Battles)]<br /> *Jul 11: Neelan Choksi, founder [http://www.solarmetric.com SolarMetric], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/vc-money-in-bootstrap-companies.html VC Money in Bootstrap Companies] <br /> *Jul 21: [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog Barry Thornton], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/dont-rock-boat.html Don't Rock the Boat!]<br /> *Jul 25: [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/inner-journey.html The Inner Journey]<br /> *July 28: [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] on Bootstrap's 5yr anniversary<br /> *July 30: Dara Chambers, on Bootstrap Art's Discussion with [http://www.davidgalenson.com David Galenson], author of "Young Geniuses, Old Masters."<br /> <br /> ===August===<br /> *Aug 1: Don Jarrell, founder of [http://www.digitalthinkinginc.com Digital Thinking Inc.] and Bootstrap Ambassador to [http://www.usa-canada.les.org The Licensing Executive Society] -- [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/08/value-of-answer.html "The Value of the Answer is Directly Proportional to the Quality of the Question"]: <br /> *Aug 4: [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog/ Barry Thornton] on [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog/?p=38 I Must Be Crazy]<br /> *Aug 8: [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/dflowers Damon Flowers], founder [http://www.dwellgo.com Dwellgo]: <br /> *Aug 15: Tania Cowher, founder [http://www.celeb4aday.com Celeb 4 A Day]: <br /> *Aug 22: Gavin Wilson<br /> *Aug 29: [http://www.deecopeland.com Dee Copeland]<br /> <br /> ===September===<br /> *Sep 5: Allen Beuershausen<br /> *Sep 12: Andy Meadows, founder [http://www.liveoakinteractive.com Live Oak Interactive]<br /> *Sep 19: Jeffrey Fry<br /> *Sep 26<br /> <br /> ===October===<br /> *Oct 3<br /> *Oct 10<br /> *Oct 17<br /> *Oct 24<br /> *Oct 31<br /> <br /> ===November===<br /> *Nov 7<br /> *Nov 14<br /> *Nov 21<br /> *Nov 28<br /> <br /> ===December===<br /> *Dec 5<br /> *Dec 12<br /> *Dec 19<br /> *Dec 26</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Blog&diff=7031 Blog 2008-08-02T13:49:02Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>The Bootstrap Blog shares news about the bootstrap community updated by [[Contributor]]s who post directly to the blog. It is also a place where Bootstrap members can share their expertise and gain readers for their own blogs. Why blog? Well, [http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-healthy-type&sc=rss it's good for you]! But more than the purported health benefits, blogging serves as a way to lock in your own learning about whatever it is you write about. It also is a fantastic way to communicate with the outside world and evangelizing your product/service leveraging the Bootstrap Austin brand. If you aren't blogging for your business, perhaps this will help spur you on. Regardless of your stage, blogging is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to build credibility and notoriety for you and your venture.<br /> <br /> ==BD Tech Daily==<br /> <br /> [http://www.bdtechdaily.com/ BD Tech Daily] is a daily email newsletter (see below) produced by Jason and his team at [http://www.abdmag.com/ Business District Magazine]. Bootstrap has a weekly post on Fridays, which also appears on the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/ Bootstrap Austin blog]. I kicked off the weekly posts last year with a series on the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/09/5-stages-of-bootstrap-venture.html stages of bootstrapping] from [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html Preideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap]. I concluded by describing bootstrapping as the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], integrating the best of the other 2 models, the cookie-cutter/franchise and the funding/VC. This was part of a year-long [http://www.abdmag.com/bijoy_testimonial.htm PR/Branding exercise] developed with Jason. If you want to do an extended PR/branding campaign similar to what we did for Bootstrap, look into Jason's [http://www.abdmag.com/welcome_to_a_new_paradigm.htm Get Fully Exposed] service with ABD Mag. This service is appropriate for companies in the Growth stage. <br /> <br /> We are creating an opportunity for the bootstrap community's expertise to be heard with the ability to post to BD Tech Daily and the Bootstrap blog. See below for some of the past posts. Content varies from reporting on a Bootstrap Austin meeting, to reflecting on an aspect of bootstrapping. The idea is that you will promote bootstrapping/the community AND your business. Ideally, you give people a place to continue the conversation with you as [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian] did on his post on [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/01/if-you-selling-to-humans-you-got-to.html David Ansel], the Soup Peddler.<br /> <br /> ==Steps to Get your Post on Bootstrap Austin==<br /> <br /> #Pick a date from the calendar below<br /> #Create a post on a [http://www.google.com Google] doc. See Brian's post for pointers on content and format. Your post should be educational, relevant to some aspect of the bootstrap process and appeal to a broader business audience beyond the bootstrap community. You should also include a personal description at the end with appropriate links to you/your business. This is a promotional activity!<br /> #Share your google/Word doc with me at along with the expected date: sendbijoynews AT gmail<br /> #Go back and forth on editing<br /> #Once it's good to go, we will add it to the queue and post it on the Thursday before the due date. If you have an existing post that you think would be appropriate send the link. <br /> <br /> Those who have already blogged may post whenever you feel compelled! <br /> <br /> ==Post Schedule==<br /> <br /> ===January - Getting Started===<br /> *Jan 18, [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brandyrainey Brandy Rainey]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/01/bootstrap-film-subgroup.html Bootstrap Film Subgroup]<br /> *Jan 31, [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian Massey]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/01/if-you-selling-to-humans-you-got-to.html If You're Selling to Humans, You've Got to Tell Stories]<br /> <br /> ===February===<br /> *Feb 7, [http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/02/building-business-in-austin-despite.html Building Business in Austin Despite a Possible Recession]<br /> *Feb 14, Geoff Chudleigh: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/02/mondays-monthly-bootstrap-austin.html Paul Carrozza Talk]<br /> <br /> ===March - SXSW Panelists===<br /> *Mar 7, [http://www.dangutknecht.com Dan Gutknecht], founder [http://www.inhouseassist.com InHouse Assist]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/bootstrapping-art-and-sxsw.html Bootstrapping, Art and SXSW]<br /> *Mar 14, [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen], founder [http://www.austinartstart.com Austin Art Start]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/my-baby-is-ugly.html I am Bootstrap (and so can you!)]<br /> *Mar 21, [http://www.linkedin.com Jonathan McCoy], founder [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Perception Labs]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/entrepreneur-vs-wild.html Entrepreneur vs. Wild]<br /> *Mar 28, [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/03/moving-safely-through-collaborations.html Moving Safely into Collaborations]<br /> <br /> ===April - Innovative Web Apps=== <br /> *Apr 4, Mark Smith, founder [http://www.mikons.com Mikons]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/mikons-and-hijacking-maven.html Mikons and the Hijacking Maven]<br /> *Apr 11, [http://marcus.mateus.com Marcus Mateus]: Value Creation vs Value Capture<br /> *Apr 18, [http://www.bumperactive.com Kyle Johnson]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/heros-journey-in-bumper-stickers.html Bootstrap Hero's Journey in Bumper Stickers]<br /> *Apr 25, [http://www.smallworldlabs.com/management-team Miles Sims], founder [http://www.innertee.com innerTee]: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/innertee-post-mortem-lessons-learned.html innerTee Postmortem and Lessons Learned]<br /> <br /> ===May - Right Action, Right Time===<br /> *May 2: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/04/turning-bad-visions-into-reality.html Turning B.A.D Visions into Reality], [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/sarah Sarah Siddiqi], founder [http://www.experiencebangladesh.com Experience Bangladesh], <br /> *May 9: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/building-effective-web-experience.html Building an Effective Web Experience], [http://www.webloggsky.com Jon Lebkowsky], founder [http://socialwebstrategies.com Social Web Strategies]<br /> *May 16: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/bootstrap-presentation-at-rice-alliance.html Bootstrap Presentation at Rice Alliance], [http://www.austinpreneur.com Josh Baer], founder [http://www.otherinbox.com OtherInbox]<br /> *May 21: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/zen-and-art-of-entrepreneurship.html Zen and the Art of Entrepreneurship], Mason Arnold, founder [http://www.greenling.com Greenling Organic Delivery]<br /> *May 23: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/bootstrapping-your-back-office-right.html Bootstrapping Your Back Office], [http://www.linkedin.com/in/reymadolora Rey Madolora]<br /> *May 28: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/05/right-action-right-time-for-funding.html Right Action Right Time for Funding], by [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com/about.htm Nancy Schill]<br /> *May 30: [http://www.bootstrapfilmfest.com Bootstrap Film Fest], Jason Howell, founder [http://www.qualityoftouch.com Quality of Touch]<br /> <br /> ===June===<br /> *Jun 6: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.playwithpride.com Play with Pride] and [http://www.royaltyzone.com RoyaltyZone], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/accidental-licensor.html The Accidental Licensor]<br /> *Jun 9: Bijoy Goswami, evangelist [http://www.youplusu.com youplusU Model], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/total-leadership.html Total Leadership]<br /> *Jun 11: Edward Cruz, founder [http://www.molecularthinking.com Molecular Thinking], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/how-to-bootstrap-your-business-by.html How to Bootstrap your Business by Playing Pinball]<br /> *Jun 13: Reuben Swartz, founder [http://www.mimiran.com Mimiran], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/bootstrap-mantra-how-are-we-different.html Bootstrap Mantra, "How are we different" NOT "How are we cheaper"] <br /> *Jun 18: [http://www.smallworldlabs.com/management-team Michael Wilson], founder [http://www.smallworldlabs.com Small World Labs], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/brazlian-jiu-jitsu-for-bootstrappers.html Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu for Bootstrappers]<br /> *Jun 20: Brandy Rainey, founder [http://www.strappedentertainment.com Strapped Entertainment] [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/entrepreneurs-take-filmmaking-to-next.html Entrepreneurs take Filmmaking to the Next level]<br /> *Jun 23: Steve Harvey, founder [http://www.cleantegrity.com Cleantegrity], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/introducing-bootstrap-sustainability.html "Introducing Bootstrap Sustainability"]<br /> *Jun 27: Neelan Choksi writes about Rick Engel's June Talk: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/entrepreneur-whos-done-it-his-way.html Entrepreneur Who's Done it His Way]<br /> *Jun 30: Tina Schweiger, founder [http://www.spoonbend.com Spoonbend]<br /> <br /> ===July===<br /> *Jul 9: [http://www.joshuabaer.com/ Josh Baer], founder [http://www.skylist.com SKYLIST] and [http://www.otherinbox.com OtherInbox], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/06/necessity-is-mother-of-invention-and.html Necessity is the Mother of Invention (and Winning Chinese Battles)]<br /> *Jul 11: Neelan Choksi, founder [http://www.solarmetric.com SolarMetric], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/vc-money-in-bootstrap-companies.html VC Money in Bootstrap Companies] <br /> *Jul 21: [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog Barry Thornton], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/dont-rock-boat.html Don't Rock the Boat!]<br /> *Jul 25: [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/07/inner-journey.html The Inner Journey]<br /> *July 28: [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] on Bootstrap's 5yr anniversary<br /> *July 30: Dara Chambers, on Bootstrap Art's Discussion with [http://www.davidgalenson.com David Galenson], author of "Young Geniuses, Old Masters."<br /> <br /> ===August===<br /> *Aug 1: Don Jarrell, founder of [http://www.digitalthinkinginc.com Digital Thinking Inc.] and Bootstrap Ambassador to [http://www.usa-canada.les.org The Licensing Executive Society, [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/08/value-of-answer.html "The Value of the Answer is Directly Proportional to the Quality of the Question"]: <br /> *Aug 4: [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog/ Barry Thornton] on [http://www.barrywthornton.com/BTblog/?p=38 I Must Be Crazy]<br /> *Aug 8: [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/dflowers Damon Flowers], founder [http://www.dwellgo.com Dwellgo]: <br /> *Aug 15: Tania Cowher, founder [http://www.celeb4aday.com Celeb 4 A Day]: <br /> *Aug 22: Gavin Wilson<br /> *Aug 29: [http://www.deecopeland.com Dee Copeland]<br /> <br /> ===September===<br /> *Sep 5: Allen Beuershausen<br /> *Sep 12: Andy Meadows, founder [http://www.liveoakinteractive.com Live Oak Interactive]<br /> *Sep 19: Jeffrey Fry<br /> *Sep 26<br /> <br /> ===October===<br /> *Oct 3<br /> *Oct 10<br /> *Oct 17<br /> *Oct 24<br /> *Oct 31<br /> <br /> ===November===<br /> *Nov 7<br /> *Nov 14<br /> *Nov 21<br /> *Nov 28<br /> <br /> ===December===<br /> *Dec 5<br /> *Dec 12<br /> *Dec 19<br /> *Dec 26</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Licensing_Executive_Society&diff=5462 Licensing Executive Society 2007-05-26T18:06:18Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>[http://www.usa-canada.les.org Website]<br /> <br /> ==Ambassador ==<br /> <br /> Don Jarrell of [http://www.digitalthinkinginc.com Digital Thinking Inc]<br /> <br /> ==Relevance to Bootstrappers==<br /> LES is the US and Canada part of an international organization ([http://www.lesi.org/ LESI]) of a wide variety of people involved in creating, managing, protecting, commercializing and licensing '''intellectual property'''. That includes business people, patent attorneys, litigators, specialty service organizations and consultants. LES members come from IT-related industries (software, electronics, Internet/Web, etc), healthcare and life sciences, chemicals/energy, consumer products and University licensing offices. On its [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/eventscalendar/ calendar], LES has several conferences during the year and special education programs in subjects such as Technology Transfer, Intellectual Asset Management, Valuation, Negotiation, etc. There are local [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/ chapters] including one here in [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/centraltx/ Austin] that is planning some workshops for late July and in the Fall.<br /> <br /> Bootstrappers - or more accurately '''all''' business owners - need some appreciation of intellectual property. IP includes not only patents, but copyright, trademarks and trade secrets as well. Those assets and the intellectual capital ("know how" that allows you to operate you business and compete) that is not formalized into a form of IP needs to be managed well to:<br /> - get maximum operational and commercial value from the IC/IP<br /> - protect it in some respects from exploitation by your competitors<br /> - avoid the trouble and expense of infringing the IP of others<br /> <br /> As the Bootstrap Network's Ambassador to LES, Don is negotiating arrangements with LES to re-distribute to Bootstrap members some presentations, papers and other resource material produced by its members for its conferences and local chapter activities. More information will be posted here as this is worked out.<br /> <br /> If you want to use or know more about the resources of LES, including identifying or contacting specific members in companies with which you want to do business, or you have some general questions about IP, please feel free to contact [mailto:don@digitalthinkinginc.com Don Jarrell].</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Licensing_Executive_Society&diff=5461 Licensing Executive Society 2007-05-26T18:01:58Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>[http://www.usa-canada.les.org Website]<br /> <br /> ==Ambassador ==<br /> <br /> Don Jarrell of [http://www.digitalthinkinginc.com Digital Thinking Inc]<br /> <br /> ==Relevance to Bootstrappers==<br /> LES is the US and Canada part of an international organization ([http://www.lesi.org/ LESI]) of a wide variety of people involved in creating, managing, protecting, commercializing and licensing '''intellectual property'''. That includes business people, patent attorneys, litigators, specialty service organizations and consultants. On its [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/eventscalendar/ calendar], LES has several conferences during the year and special education programs in subjects such as Technology Transfer, Intellectual Asset Management, Valuation, Negotiation, etc. There are local [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/ chapters] including one here in [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/centraltx/ Austin] that is planning some workshops for late July and in the Fall.<br /> <br /> Bootstrappers - or more accurately '''all''' business owners - need some appreciation of intellectual property. IP includes not only patents, but copyright, trademarks and trade secrets as well. Those assets and the intellectual capital ("know how" that allows you to operate you business and compete) that is not formalized into a form of IP needs to be managed well to:<br /> - get maximum operational and commercial value from the IC/IP<br /> - protect it in some respects from exploitation by your competitors<br /> - avoid the trouble and expense of infringing the IP of others<br /> <br /> As the Bootstrap Network's Ambassador to LES, Don is negotiating arrangements with LES to re-distribute to Bootstrap members some presentations, papers and other resource material produced by its members for its conferences and local chapter activities. More information will be posted here as this is worked out.<br /> <br /> If you want to use or know more about the resources of LES, including identifying or contact specific members in compaines you want to do business with, or you have some general questions about IP, please feel free to contact [mailto:don@digitalthinkinginc.com Don Jarrell].</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Licensing_Executive_Society&diff=5460 Licensing Executive Society 2007-05-26T18:01:36Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>[http://www.usa-canada.les.org Website]<br /> <br /> ==Ambassador ==<br /> <br /> Don Jarrell of [http://www.digitalthinkinginc.com Digital Thinking Inc]<br /> <br /> ==Relevance to Bootstrappers==<br /> [http://http://www.usa-canada.les.org/ LES] is the US and Canada part of an international organization ([http://www.lesi.org/ LESI]) of a wide variety of people involved in creating, managing, protecting, commercializing and licensing '''intellectual property'''. That includes business people, patent attorneys, litigators, specialty service organizations and consultants. On its [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/eventscalendar/ calendar], LES has several conferences during the year and special education programs in subjects such as Technology Transfer, Intellectual Asset Management, Valuation, Negotiation, etc. There are local [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/ chapters] including one here in [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/centraltx/ Austin] that is planning some workshops for late July and in the Fall.<br /> <br /> Bootstrappers - or more accurately '''all''' business owners - need some appreciation of intellectual property. IP includes not only patents, but copyright, trademarks and trade secrets as well. Those assets and the intellectual capital ("know how" that allows you to operate you business and compete) that is not formalized into a form of IP needs to be managed well to:<br /> - get maximum operational and commercial value from the IC/IP<br /> - protect it in some respects from exploitation by your competitors<br /> - avoid the trouble and expense of infringing the IP of others<br /> <br /> As the Bootstrap Network's Ambassador to LES, Don is negotiating arrangements with LES to re-distribute to Bootstrap members some presentations, papers and other resource material produced by its members for its conferences and local chapter activities. More information will be posted here as this is worked out.<br /> <br /> If you want to use or know more about the resources of LES, including identifying or contact specific members in compaines you want to do business with, or you have some general questions about IP, please feel free to contact [mailto:don@digitalthinkinginc.com Don Jarrell].</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Licensing_Executive_Society&diff=5459 Licensing Executive Society 2007-05-26T18:00:38Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>[http://www.usa-canada.les.org Website]<br /> <br /> ==Ambassador ==<br /> <br /> Don Jarrell of [http://www.digitalthinkinginc.com Digital Thinking Inc]<br /> <br /> ==Relevance to Bootstrappers==<br /> [http://http://www.usa-canada.les.org/ LES] is the US and Canada part of an international organization ([http://www.lesi.org/ LESI]) of a wide variety of people involved in creating, managing, protecting, commercializing and licensing '''intellectual property'''. That includes business people, patent attorneys, litigators, specialty service organizations and consultants. On its [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/eventscalendar/ calendar], LES has several conferences during the year and special education programs in subjects such as Technology Transfer, Intellectual Asset Management, Valuation, Negotiation, etc. There are local [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/ chapters] including one here in [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/centraltx/ Austin] that is planning some workshops for late July and in the Fall.<br /> <br /> Bootstrappers - or more accurately [[all]] business owners - need some appreciation of intellectual property. IP includes not only patents, but copyright, trademarks and trade secrets as well. Those assets and the intellectual capital ("know how" that allows you to operate you business and compete) that is not formalized into a form of IP needs to be managed well to:<br /> - get maximum operational and commercial value from the IC/IP<br /> - protect it in some respects from exploitation by your competitors<br /> - avoid the trouble and expense of infringing the IP of others<br /> <br /> As the Bootstrap Network's Ambassador to LES, Don is negotiating arrangements with LES to re-distribute to Bootstrap members some presentations, papers and other resource material produced by its members for its conferences and local chapter activities. More information will be posted here as this is worked out.<br /> <br /> If you want to use or know more about the resources of LES, including identifying or contact specific members in compaines you want to do business with, or you have some general questions about IP, please feel free to contact [mailto:don@digitalthinkinginc.com Don Jarrell].</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Licensing_Executive_Society&diff=5458 Licensing Executive Society 2007-05-26T17:58:21Z

<p>Dbjarrell: Description, resources and links for LES</p> <hr /> <div>[http://www.usa-canada.les.org Website]<br /> <br /> ==Ambassador ==<br /> <br /> Don Jarrell of [http://www.digitalthinkinginc.com Digital Thinking Inc]<br /> <br /> ==Relevance to Bootstrappers==<br /> [http://http://www.usa-canada.les.org/ LES] is the US and Canada part of an international organization ([http://www.lesi.org/ LESI]) of a wide variety of people involved in creating, managing, protecting, commercializing and licensing '''intellectual property'''. That includes business people, patent attorneys, litigators, specialty service organizations and consultants. On its [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/eventscalendar/ calendar], LES has several conferences during the year, special education programs in subjects such as Technology Transfer, Intellectual Asset Management, Valuation, Negotiation, etc. There are local [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/ chapters] including one here in [http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/centraltx/ Austin] that is planning some workshops for late July and in the Fall.<br /> <br /> Bootstrappers - or more accurately [[all]] business owners - need some appreciation of intellectual property. IP includes not only patents, but copyright, trademarks and trade secrets as well. Those assets and the intellectual capital ("know how" that allows you to operate you business and compete) that is not formalized into a form of IP needs to be managed well to:<br /> - get maximum operational and commercial value from the IC/IP<br /> - protect it in some respects from exploitation by your competitors<br /> - avoid the trouble and expense of infringing the IP of others<br /> <br /> As the Bootstrap Network's Ambassador to LES, Don Jarrell is negotiating arrangements with LES to re-distribute to Bootstrap members some presentations, papers and other resource material produced by its members for its conferences and local chapter activities. More information will be posted here as this is worked out.<br /> <br /> If you want to use or know more about the resources of LES, including identifying or contact specific members in compaines you want to do business with, or you have some general questions about IP, please feel free to contact [mailto:don@digitalthinkinginc.com Don Jarrell].</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Current_events&diff=4292 Current events 2007-03-10T13:52:09Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Steve Harper presents The 8 Minute Ripple.]]<br /> <br /> Attending SXSW Interactive (3/9/07 - 3/13/07)<br /> <br /> # David Swedlow<br /> # Ash Maurya<br /> # Steve Rogers<br /> # [http://www.markphillip.com Mark Phillip] ([http://www.areyouwatchingthis.com areyouwatchingthis.com])<br /> # David Bluestein II<br /> # [http://weblogsky.com Jon Lebkowsky]<br /> # Martin Montero<br /> # Don Jarrell (panelist at Open Source Business Models session, 10:00 Monday)</div>

Dbjarrell https://wiki.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Bootstrap_Project_Ideas&diff=1534 Bootstrap Project Ideas 2006-04-17T04:37:51Z

<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>== Breakout Session: IP Basics and Strategy for Bootstrappers ==<br /> <br /> Due to popular '''lack''' of demand :-) this breakout session has been '''cancelled'''. However ...<br /> <br /> For anyone in Boostrap who is interested in the subject, I am giving an open-access webinar for RymaTech on this '''Wednesday, 19 April, at 11:00 am CDT'''. Participants should check software compatibility and access beforehand and be logged in by 10:45. The presentation will run 30-40 minutes, with a 15-20 minute Q&A period after the presentation<br /> <br /> This session is tailored for Product Managers, but should be largely applicable to entrepreneurs and Bootstrappers, covering:<br><br /> - relating IP to the product manager's role (in many ways similar to an entrepreneur)<br><br /> - basic needs in IP management in all high tech companies<br><br /> - patent strategy considerations before - and parallel to - talking with a patent attorney<br /> <br /> To find out more about the webinar and register, visit the RymaTech [http://www.featureplan.com/community/2006/04/intellectual_property.asp site] <br /> <br /> --[[User:Dbjarrell|Dbjarrell]] 23:36, 16 April 2006 (CDT)</div>

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<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>== Breakout Session: IP Basics and Strategy for Bootstrappers ==<br /> <br /> Due to popular '''lack''' of demand :-) this breakout session has been '''cancelled'''. However ...<br /> <br /> For anyone in Boostrap who is interested in the subject, I am giving an open-access webinar for RymaTech on this '''Wednesday, 19 April, at 11:00 am CDT'''. Participants should check software compatibility and access beforehand and be logged in by 10:45. The presentation will run 30-40 minutes, with a 15-20 minute Q&A period after the presentation<br /> <br /> This session is tailored for Product Managers, but should be largely applicable to entrepreneurs and Bootstrappers, covering:<br><br /> - relating IP to the product manager's role (in many ways similar to an entrepreneur)<br><br /> - basic needs in IP management in all high tech companies<br><br /> - patent strategy considerations before - and parallel to - talking with a patent attorney<br /> <br /> To find out more about the webinar and register, visit the RymaTec [http://www.featureplan.com/community/2006/04/intellectual_property.asp site] <br /> <br /> --[[User:Dbjarrell|Dbjarrell]] 23:36, 16 April 2006 (CDT)</div>

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<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>== Breakout Session: IP Basics and Strategy for Bootstrappers ==<br /> <br /> Due to popular '''lack''' of demand :-) this breakout session has been cancelled. However ...<br /> <br /> For anyone in Boostrap who is interested in the subject, I am giving an open-access webinar for RymaTech on this '''Wednesday, 19 April, at 11:00 am CDT'''. Participants should check software compatibility and access beforehand and be logged in by 10:45. The presentation will run 30-40 minutes, with a 15-20 minute Q&A period after the presentation<br /> <br /> This session is tailored for Product Managers, but should be largely applicable to entrepreneurs and Bootstrappers, covering:<br><br /> - relating IP to the product manager's role (in many ways similar to an entrepreneur)<br><br /> - basic needs in IP management in all high tech companies<br><br /> - patent strategy considerations before - and parallel to - talking with a patent attorney<br /> <br /> To find out more about the webinar and register, visit the RymaTec [http://www.featureplan.com/community/2006/04/intellectual_property.asp site] <br /> <br /> --[[User:Dbjarrell|Dbjarrell]] 23:36, 16 April 2006 (CDT)</div>

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<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>== Breakout Session: IP Basics and Strategy for Bootstrappers ==<br /> <br /> Due to popular '''lack''' of demand :-) this breakout session has been cancelled. However ...<br /> <br /> For anyone in Boostrap who is interested in the subject, I am giving an open-access webinar for RymaTech on this Wednesday, 19 April, at 11:00 am. Participants should check software compatibility and access beforehand and be logged in by 10:45. The presentation will run 30-40 minutes, with a 15-20 minute Q&A period after the presentation<br /> <br /> This session is tailored for Product Managers, but should be largely applicable to entrepreneurs and Bootstrappers, covering:<br><br /> - relating IP to the product manager's role (in many ways similar to an entrepreneur)<br><br /> - basic needs in IP management in all high tech companies<br><br /> - patent strategy considerations before - and parallel to - talking with a patent attorney<br /> <br /> To find out more about the webinar and register, visit http://www.featureplan.com/community/2006/04/intellectual_property.asp</div>

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<p>Dbjarrell: </p> <hr /> <div>== Breakout Session: IP Basics and Strategy for Bootstrappers ==<br /> (OK, maybe this isn't the right place for this, but ...)<br /> <br /> Bijoy has asked me to put together a breakout session on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property intellectual property] covering some basic facts, dispelling some myths and common misunderstandings and talking about general IP and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent patent] strategies and licensing. I'd like to get some feedback on the proposaed topic coverage. Please provide input below. <br /> <br /> I plan to cover (all) three interrelated topic areas:<br><br /> - IP basics (10 minutes)<br><br /> - relating IP to entrepreneurs (5 minutes)<br><br /> - basic needs in IP management in all high tech companies (15 minutes)<br><br /> - patent strategy considerations before - and parallel to - talking with a patent attorney (10 minutes)<br><br /> <br /> I may be able to get one or two patent attorneys to join us if we will get a good anticipated turnout, but please understand that in this setting they '''will not provide actual legal advice.<br /> '''<br /> If time allows, I would also like to get some roundtable discussion going on ''clarifying'' public discourse on problems with the "patent-sphere" (at least among Bootstrappers).<br /> <br /> '''NOTE:''' I am NOT an attorney but have done a lot of IP work as both a Product Manager and IP consultant. Nothing during the session will be legal advice, and no specific individual needs will be covered. Do not post anything here, or discuss in the breakout session anything you expect to keep confidential.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Please add your name if you would be interested in attending such a session (time & location TBD)'''<br /> <br /> Stephen Portnoy<br><br /> Miles Sims<br><br /> Phyliss Blees (via email response)<br><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Dbjarrell|Dbjarrell]] 16:59, 17 March 2006 (CST)</div>

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<p>Dbjarrell: Input request for IP Breakout session</p> <hr /> <div>== Breakout Session: IP Basics and Strategy for Bootstrappers ==<br /> (OK, maybe this isn't the right place for this, but ...)<br /> <br /> Bijoy has asked me to put together a breakout session on intellectual property covering some basic facts, dispelling some myths and common misunderstandings and talking about general IP and patent strategies and licensing. I'd like to get some input to help me do that. Please provide input below in the areas indicated. <br /> <br /> '''NOTE:''' I am NOT an attorney but have done a lot of IP work as both a Product Manager and IP consultant. Nothing during the session will be legal advice, and no specific individual needs will be covered. Do not post anything here, or discuss in the breakout session anything you expect to keep confidential.<br /> <br /> '''Questions or topics you would like covered during the session'''<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Please add your name if you would be interested in attending such a session (time & location TBD)'''<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Dbjarrell|Dbjarrell]] 16:59, 17 March 2006 (CST)</div>

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