Techstars is Hiring in Raleigh/Durham!

Techstars is Hiring in Raleigh/Durham!

As was shared a few months ago, Techstars is running a new insurtech accelerator in partnership with MetLife in Cary, NC this summer.  We (and by we I mean MJ and Brad) are hiring four Associates for the program. Here is the official notice . . . . . Techstars is...
I’m Back from My Digital Sabbatical

I’m Back from My Digital Sabbatical

It’s been about 2 months since my sabbatical and that long since I have written for this blog, or for INC magazine, or crafted a new Tweet.  Yep, 8 weeks or about 60 days.  Miss me?  Well I missed writing but I did not miss the deadlines. What did I learn from...
A Digital Sabbatical For Heivly

A Digital Sabbatical For Heivly

I am stealing a phrase from noted investor, blogger and friend, Brad Feld — “Digital Sabbath”.  Last week I made the decision to put my writing, tweeting, speaking, guest posting & commenting on hold for 45 days.  If not a sabbath. let’s...
With Heavy Heart – My Tedx Talk is Live

With Heavy Heart – My Tedx Talk is Live

If this headline has you confused – I understand – stay with me for a few short paragraphs. I have debated back and forth inside my head whether I should promote a Tedx talk I did last year at Duke.  My process is, if I am in doubt then don’t do it....
The One Thing – Ryan Kelly

The One Thing – Ryan Kelly

What is your favorite part of being an entrepreneur? I mentioned that I spent a weekend with 17 outstanding teenage startup founders in St. Louis. The passion and lack of fear is obvious. But there is more. There is no crap, just good kids doing cool things. Ryan was...