Marc Andressen has a great blog post on hiring people.
Also, Joel on Software has a new book out on the same subject called "Smart and Gets Things Done".
Food for thought when needing to hire people for your great new startup!
Friday, June 8, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
GottaKeepUp
My friend Joel is working on a new business idea called GottaKeepUp,
http://www.gottakeepup.com/. It is still in stealth mode but the basic problem being solved is - how can a person keep up all the mundane tasks required to maintain your life? Well, Joel's business and software will help you do just that.
Knowing Joel, his idea will be different, innovative, and plenty cool. And I am sure it will have great software behind the web facade. Check it out.
http://www.gottakeepup.com/. It is still in stealth mode but the basic problem being solved is - how can a person keep up all the mundane tasks required to maintain your life? Well, Joel's business and software will help you do just that.
Knowing Joel, his idea will be different, innovative, and plenty cool. And I am sure it will have great software behind the web facade. Check it out.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
The BCS and other thoughts
Two posts in two days. That is some kind of a record.
I needed to point out a great post over on The Rock Report:
http://therockreport.blogspot.com/2006/11/1122-ten-thinks.html
He very clearly makes several points that I have strongly felt as well. Why is everyone assuming UM 'deserves' a rematch against tOSU? It would be unprecedented. ND was in a very similar position in '93 after beating FSU and then losing in a shocker to BC at the end of the season. Despite being ranked #2, ND was not given the opportunity for a rematch to repeat our win over FSU. Instead, after both teams won their bowl games, FSU was voted NC.
Back to Michigan. I saw most of the game and it didn't look that close to me. Why doesn't another team get a shot against tOSU? I am not saying that ND deserves a shot but I would be astonished if a one-loss SC, Florida, or WVU doesn't get a chance to play for the title. Just another example in the long string of examples why the NCAA needs a playoff.
Actually, I don't know why I am wasting my breath on this. My focus this week is on one thing - Beating Southern Cal!
I needed to point out a great post over on The Rock Report:
http://therockreport.blogspot.com/2006/11/1122-ten-thinks.html
He very clearly makes several points that I have strongly felt as well. Why is everyone assuming UM 'deserves' a rematch against tOSU? It would be unprecedented. ND was in a very similar position in '93 after beating FSU and then losing in a shocker to BC at the end of the season. Despite being ranked #2, ND was not given the opportunity for a rematch to repeat our win over FSU. Instead, after both teams won their bowl games, FSU was voted NC.
Back to Michigan. I saw most of the game and it didn't look that close to me. Why doesn't another team get a shot against tOSU? I am not saying that ND deserves a shot but I would be astonished if a one-loss SC, Florida, or WVU doesn't get a chance to play for the title. Just another example in the long string of examples why the NCAA needs a playoff.
Actually, I don't know why I am wasting my breath on this. My focus this week is on one thing - Beating Southern Cal!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Welcome to 2006
Wow. I've been gone a long time. So long that Blogger has been updated and there are lots of new capabilities. Google has enticed me to hang out here more and learn the few features.
Back to the subject at hand. Well, ND did better than expected last year, 9-3. And they are currently 10-1 going into the season finale at USC. I'll be at the game so I will provide my first-hand perspective later. For now I will say this - I expect the game to be competitive. I won't predict a win for the Irish since I don't want to jinx the team but I expect ND to play their best game of the year. Whether or not that translates into a win, we'll have to wait and see. I've given up on any NC aspirations this year. I will be happy with a bowl win and a top 5 finish. A Heisman for Brady would be very nice but it appears that the QB from tOSU has the inside track. Hard to believe that one of the best QBs to ever play at ND won't win the Heisman. Go figure.
Oh, and the Redskins? Don't get me started. At least they have the right QB finally playing. There is always next year.
Back to the subject at hand. Well, ND did better than expected last year, 9-3. And they are currently 10-1 going into the season finale at USC. I'll be at the game so I will provide my first-hand perspective later. For now I will say this - I expect the game to be competitive. I won't predict a win for the Irish since I don't want to jinx the team but I expect ND to play their best game of the year. Whether or not that translates into a win, we'll have to wait and see. I've given up on any NC aspirations this year. I will be happy with a bowl win and a top 5 finish. A Heisman for Brady would be very nice but it appears that the QB from tOSU has the inside track. Hard to believe that one of the best QBs to ever play at ND won't win the Heisman. Go figure.
Oh, and the Redskins? Don't get me started. At least they have the right QB finally playing. There is always next year.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Preseason football predictions
OK, it has been a long while since the last post. I guess I have been busy. Major life changes do that to a person. To summarize, new job, start of grad school, major changes in my personal life. All packed into a few brief months. I am optimistic about what the future holds. I just hope that I am not exhausted before I get there.
Getting to the point of this post - my anxiously awaited preseason football predictions. In the words of Steve Spurrier, 'And away we go':
Notre Dame: New coach, new system, new players, brutal schedule (3 teams in the preason top 5, 5 in top 25). I am going with a 7-4 season that includes at least one major upset of either Michigan, USC, or Tennessee.
NCAA prediction: I'm having a hard time seeing anyone knock off USC but then again, 3 straight titles is unprecedented in this era. Also the Trojans will miss Norm Chow greatly. USC wins their 3rd straight despite my reservations.
Redskins: Remarkable that the Redskins' offseason was fairly quiet except for Sean Taylor's legal woes. Despite improvement, I think the Skins go 8-8 and miss the playoffs. I'd like to see them do better but I think the rest of the NFC East has improved and it will be difficult for the Skins to break through to the playoffs.
NFL prediction: Even harder than the NCAA choice. I will go with an all Pennsylvania Super Bowl - Philly vs. Pittsburgh. I predict the Eagles finally get the SB title.
Getting to the point of this post - my anxiously awaited preseason football predictions. In the words of Steve Spurrier, 'And away we go':
Notre Dame: New coach, new system, new players, brutal schedule (3 teams in the preason top 5, 5 in top 25). I am going with a 7-4 season that includes at least one major upset of either Michigan, USC, or Tennessee.
NCAA prediction: I'm having a hard time seeing anyone knock off USC but then again, 3 straight titles is unprecedented in this era. Also the Trojans will miss Norm Chow greatly. USC wins their 3rd straight despite my reservations.
Redskins: Remarkable that the Redskins' offseason was fairly quiet except for Sean Taylor's legal woes. Despite improvement, I think the Skins go 8-8 and miss the playoffs. I'd like to see them do better but I think the rest of the NFC East has improved and it will be difficult for the Skins to break through to the playoffs.
NFL prediction: Even harder than the NCAA choice. I will go with an all Pennsylvania Super Bowl - Philly vs. Pittsburgh. I predict the Eagles finally get the SB title.
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
ND Makes the Weis Choice
It's been a bit quiet on this blog for the past two weeks. I've been spending all of my free time scanning message boards and websites for any nuggets related to the Notre Dame coaching search. As of Monday, we have our new coach - Charlie Weis, ND grad and current offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots.
I am quite pleased with the choice as we got someone who understands ND, understands the expectations for the job, is very self confident and extremely hard-working, and is considered to be one of the best football minds in the business. Congrats Charlie. Here's to your success and your dream come true.
In the aftermath of the announcement, there has been some reflection on the decision to remove Willingham and bring in Weis. ND has been bashed mercilessly in the press (mostly by ESPN) and while some of it was deserved, most of it is uninformed and vindictive. If you have a moment, take a look at this for a inside yet balanced view of what occurred:
INSIDE THE MEDIA HATCHET JOB ON ND
I am quite pleased with the choice as we got someone who understands ND, understands the expectations for the job, is very self confident and extremely hard-working, and is considered to be one of the best football minds in the business. Congrats Charlie. Here's to your success and your dream come true.
In the aftermath of the announcement, there has been some reflection on the decision to remove Willingham and bring in Weis. ND has been bashed mercilessly in the press (mostly by ESPN) and while some of it was deserved, most of it is uninformed and vindictive. If you have a moment, take a look at this for a inside yet balanced view of what occurred:
INSIDE THE MEDIA HATCHET JOB ON ND
Wednesday, December 1, 2004
Notre Dame Football News
Surprising news yesterday that Tyrone Willingham is out as coach at Notre Dame. Lots of fallout last night and today on how could ND make that decision.
I liked the Willingham hire, was a big supporter of Ty, and would have liked to see him succeed. But his win-loss record simply was not acceptable to ND fans and the ND administration. It is unfortunate that there is increased pressure and urgency now at Notre Dame since it has been 10 years since ND really competed for a national championship. Those are the reasons that Ty was let go after 3 years. Nothing else. And yes, ND has fired coaches in less than 5 years in the past despite the media reports saying otherwise. In fact 5 coaches lasted less than 5 years since the Knute Rockne era.
The real issue is who will ND be able to get? Urban Meyer, John Gruden, Kirk Ferentz? Those names seem to be at the top of everyone's lists. I would be happy with any of those 3.
I will revisit this topic when a new coach is introduced.
I liked the Willingham hire, was a big supporter of Ty, and would have liked to see him succeed. But his win-loss record simply was not acceptable to ND fans and the ND administration. It is unfortunate that there is increased pressure and urgency now at Notre Dame since it has been 10 years since ND really competed for a national championship. Those are the reasons that Ty was let go after 3 years. Nothing else. And yes, ND has fired coaches in less than 5 years in the past despite the media reports saying otherwise. In fact 5 coaches lasted less than 5 years since the Knute Rockne era.
The real issue is who will ND be able to get? Urban Meyer, John Gruden, Kirk Ferentz? Those names seem to be at the top of everyone's lists. I would be happy with any of those 3.
I will revisit this topic when a new coach is introduced.
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