I am a huge fan of Donna Bogatin, internet business blogger extraordinaire who blogged initially under the ZDNet Digital Markets banner and then launched her own blog, "Inside Chatter." Donna joined Don Dodge, Microsoft, and Eric Auchard, Reuters, for "Technology Trends of Today and Tomorrow," the closing media panel on the Tech 2007 here in the RTP. Donna grokked the Triangle entrepreneurial and technology scene as the "real deal" -- lots of solid innovation under the hood supported by a community that does what it takes to help companies start and thrive.
So I was REALLY thrilled when she asked me to be one of the Masthead Contributors
for her new blog "Startup Chatter" -- a collaborative peer magazine by and for tech entrepreneurs. that launched March 7th. In addition to myself, the list includes Craig Newmark, Founder, Craigslist, Elliot Katzman, Partner, Commonwealth Capital Ventures, Gilad de Vries, Principal, and Carmel Ventures.
"Startup Chatter" not only has great content, but will offer some of the opportunities that CED provides in the "real world" and incorporates in its own Startups247.com space and digital demo/presenter pavilions, There will be spots for tech innovators to make their pitches, collaborate with peers to fuel startup creativity, gain public attention, share ideas, build a team, partner up, seek financing and grow, through mutual support. Sounds like a strong alignment with CED's and we look forward to synergies with Donna's new community
If you follow the internet business sector (e.g. Google, Microsoft, Facebook) check out "Inside Chatter." Donna goes way beyond peeling the hype-onion on any company who flirts with world domination.