Archive for July, 2008

Is Michael Arrington Tyring to Be a Modern-Day Moses?

Jul 30, 2008 6 Comments by Jason Nazar

After the August Capital TechCrunch Party, I hung out with Michael Arlington and some friends that weekend. We talked a lot about their bold new initiative to create an ulta thin, ultra large, ultra cool touch screen tablet that can be used for general internet browsing purposes. I questioned Mike on a couple of his [...]

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AB 97- California Bill to Ban Trans-Fats in Restaurants

Jul 25, 2008 No Comments by Jason Nazar

This is the Bill that Gov. Schwarzenegger signed into law that will ban California restaurants from using trans-fats. It was originally proposed by Assemblyman Tony Mendoza. AB 97- Callifornia Bill to Ban Trans Fats in Restaurants – Get more Docstoc Buzz

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50 Cent V Taco Bell Yum Brands – Featured Doc

Jul 24, 2008 No Comments by Jason Nazar

It seems Taco Bell took a little too much free licensing of 50 cents image for their recent marketing campaign. The rap artist is now suing them for damages. 50 Cent V Taco Bell Yum Brands – Get more Docstoc Buzz

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How to Be Creative – Featured Document

Jul 24, 2008 No Comments

Hugh MacLeod, a brand consultant, cartoonist, and writer of the popular blog, Gaping Void, wrote this honest, inspiring, widely read document about what it takes to be creative. How to Be Creative by Hugh MacLeod – Get more Creative Writing

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Lead Nurturing – Featured Document

Jul 23, 2008 No Comments

Leads360 provides details about lead management best practices, lead buying strategies, lead nurturing and other key aspects to contacting, working and converting internet leads. Lead Nurturing – Get more Business Plans And find more documents about Lead Nurturing on docstoc

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Docstoc Giving Away Twiistup Tickets

Jul 15, 2008 No Comments

Twiistup is turning into THE so cal tech event you have to be at. Its a a venue for discovering new companies that show off their products/technology in typical LA fashion and an eclectic scene where Hollywood Geek meets Hollywood Chic – bringing out entrepreneurs, investors, stars and everyone inbetween. Docstoc was on display at [...]

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Twiistup Ticket Contest – Upload the Best Document and Win a Ticket

Jul 14, 2008 1 Comment

Twiistup 4 is being held this Thursday July 17th at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, California. The event is sold out with 650 people attending, and a waiting list of over 500 folks from what we hear. BUT, we have two extra tickets and we’re giving you the opportunity to win them in our [...]

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7 Super Tech CEOs Who Used to Be Lawyers

Jul 12, 2008 7 Comments

As a recent law school graduate (never practiced law), and a current CEO of a technology company, I have a deep appreciation for both the law and entrepreneurship (although the former clearly won out). I also know first hand that law school and lawyer-ing do not go hand in hand with risk taking, and can [...]

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Web 2.0 Viral Videos

Jul 11, 2008 1 Comment

Comedian Ben Glieb, put together a series of viral videos for us. Here are a few of my favorites. More to come in later posts. Big thanks to our good friends at GoPotato.tv for putting these together. Some Like it Nasty El Blogador Hugh Law Degree

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10 Incredibly Awesome Documents to Help You Start a Company

Jul 10, 2008 60 Comments

Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) – these are over-hyped in my opinion and few angel or venture investors will sign them, but always helpful to have one handy to bust out at parties. LLC Operating Agreement – I put my first LLC together myself using this agreement. My advice is to hire an attorney, but if [...]

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