TechLifeMashup | Entrepreneurs, Social Media, and Technology

Wordpress.com is a open source blog publishing software package.  Chances are if you have a blog of your own, then you’re more than likely using Wordpress or have at least heard of it!  When it comes to blogging software today, there really is no comparison in terms of features and community support.  Even more interesting though is that the entrepreneur behind it is only 25!  This week in the spotlight we take a look at entrepreneur Matt Mullenweg who created Wordpress.com. We’ll look at just how he did it and highlight what lessons can be learned for any upcoming entrepreneur. More »

Most entrepreneurs just starting out usually have a very limited budget.  It’s therefore very important for new entrepreneurs to spend money as wisely as possible to get the most out of each dollar.  When you are getting ready to launch a product or service to the rest of the world, you want to do so in the most efficient way possible that is going to attract the greatest number of people.  Today we’re going to look at how you can use Google Adwords to do some cheap, but highly effective market testing  for your next idea! More »

Attention to any upcoming internet entrepreneur out there who has been sitting on a great idea waiting to take action – now is the time to take action!  Tim Ferriss (entrepreneur & author) and Shopify (an online store creation platform) have teamed together to put together the “Start Your Own Business & Win 100K” contest.  You heard right!  Not only is this a great incentive for anyone out there looking to make it as an entrepreneur, but it’s also a chance to get help and advice from someone who is actually living the entrepreneur life.  Read on for the full details and how you can get started in this 6 month contest scheduled to start January 1, 2010. More »

GoDaddy.com is a online domain registrar and hosting company, which has grown to rival such mega companies as Network Solutions!  What started out as a small start-up has since grown over the past decade into the largest domain registration company in the world with profits to match!  This week in the spotlight we take a look at serial entrepreneur Bob Parsons who created Godaddy.com. We’ll look at just how he did it and highlight what lessons can be learned for any upcoming entrepreneur. More »

Most entrepreneurs who start their own business are usually on a very tight budget.  Getting the most out of every dollar and saving where you can is a recommended strategy as no one likes to waste money.  Being the man who coined the term lifestyle-design, Tim Ferriss is no stranger to doing things differently (and usually much more effectively as a result).  Needless to say, Tim has quickly built up quite a success story as an entrepreneur over the past few years through both his book and other business ventures.  Recently at a convention in France Tim gave a great 20 minute presentation on how he was able to market his book to millions on a very tight budget.



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Entrepreneurs are a unique breed of people and often times display traits or characteristics that aren’t commonly seen.  It’s these unique traits that help internet entrepreneurs succeed in the work that they do whether it be launching a new start-up or selling a new product.  So for all of you out there that have asked what it takes to be an entrepreneur, I now offer you a valuable piece to that puzzle. More »

Half.com is a online community where users can sell items they own to other users at fixed prices.  A good way to think of it is as a online shopping community for users run by those same users.  The site was launched and in less than a year, eBay quickly stepped in and bought half.com for approximately $350 million!  This week in the spotlight we take a look at entrepreneur Josh Kopelman who created half.com.  We’ll look at just how he did it and highlight what lessons can be learned for any upcoming entrepreneur. More »

Here is a very common scenario:  You came up with a great entrepreneurial idea, you’ve developed a business plan around it, and you’ve worked to develop a prototype of some kind.  The prototype testing yields great results and you’re ready to go after some funding to take your project to the next level.  The only problem is you have no idea where to obtain funding or how to go about doing so.  Fear not my fellow entrepreneur for today we will be taking a look at one website that is sure to make the process just a little bit easier for all of us! More »

Becoming a successful entrepreneur is no easy task, but it is something that can be very rewarding when achieved.  Often times it can be hard for upcoming entrepreneurs to get their idea off the ground, which is why talking with already successful entrepreneurs is such a great resource for anyone interested in starting their own business.   This week I had the privilege to sit down with serial entrepreneur Alex Lawrence who has launched several successful businesses and currently lives the entrepreneur lifestyle.  Read on to see just how he did it and what valuable advice he has for any upcoming entrepreneur who wants to do the same! More »

Mint.com is a free personal finance web-based service, which offers money management services similar to that of the popular Quicken program. Mint has quickly become known to many on and off the web for it’s simple and yet still powerful interface. This week in the spotlight we take a look at young entrepreneur Aaron Patzer, who created Mint and just more recently sold it to the makers of Quicken for a cool $170 million all within a 3 year window. More »