Friday
Aug282009
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 07:10PM This Week in Startups Review Contest!
What, a contest you say? For just writing a simple review?
Yep!
The rules are pretty straightforward : You write a review of TWiST episode #13. What did you like? What didn't you like? Great episode of TWiST or GREATEST episode of TWiST? Just lay it all down in a blog post.
What's the contest aspect?
Jason is giving away a $500 dollar iPhone gift card to the BEST review. That means you can get an iPhone without giving Apple and Crazy (talented) Steve Jobs your first born!
Post it on your blog, or start a new blog and let TWiST be the first review, either way, email us a copy at contact@thisweekinstartups.com (so Jason knows where to look).
Write an awesome review, and get a brand new iPhone 3G S, and a few months of service. Simple, right?
Now get crackin'!
Yep!
The rules are pretty straightforward : You write a review of TWiST episode #13. What did you like? What didn't you like? Great episode of TWiST or GREATEST episode of TWiST? Just lay it all down in a blog post.
What's the contest aspect?
Jason is giving away a $500 dollar iPhone gift card to the BEST review. That means you can get an iPhone without giving Apple and Crazy (talented) Steve Jobs your first born!
Post it on your blog, or start a new blog and let TWiST be the first review, either way, email us a copy at contact@thisweekinstartups.com (so Jason knows where to look).
Write an awesome review, and get a brand new iPhone 3G S, and a few months of service. Simple, right?
Now get crackin'!
Reader Comments (10)
TWiST EPISODE 13: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY
by Scott Edward Walker
Walker Corporate Law Group, PLLC
Below is a brief review of episode 13 of “This Week in Startups.” My overall rating: 8.6.
The Good
1) Jason Calacanis was, as always, outstanding: he is bright, engaging and extremely knowledgeable with respect to the technology industry. Moreover, he is a highly-successful entrepreneur (and CEO) and thus is able to provide strong, practical advice to budding entrepreneurs.
2) The “Ask Jason” segment was the highlight of the show. Indeed, the format offers Jason the opportunity to shine, and he does. His “pitch” advice was spot on; and his passion for helping fellow entrepreneurs is contagious.
3) Jason has a strong team, including Tyler (his right-hand man) – who is chock full of interesting insights.
The Bad
1) The show was too lengthy (over two hours) – and not enough time was devoted to interviewing the guest, Matt Mickiewicz. Perhaps futures shows can be split into two parts (thus creating two shows per week): part I would be devoted to a serious, substantive interview – like the interview of Brian Alvey in Episode 1 (which was off the charts); and part II (without the guest) would be devoted to the different segments -- i.e., “Ask Jason”; “Homework”; “News”; and “Deadpool.”
2) Andrew Warner is a good guy (and his mixergy.com interviews are solid), but the “News” segment needs a little “T&A” for the ratings. Vanna White was mentioned during the show. Why not bring in a Vanna White-type newscaster? She can also do a little “shake and bake” and drop the applicable company card into the “deadpool” (or fill the pool with some water and have her jump in with Fondue and Taurus – just kidding).
3) Tyler must be removed from the space bubble. Perhaps you can give him a seat at the table for the “Ask Jason” and “Homework” segments; and maybe down the road (when the budget grows), you can send him out live onto the streets of Santa Monica in search of entrepreneurs to “Ask Jason.”
The Ugly
1) There is a certain lack of professionalism at times, including audio issues and too much time spent on non-startup issues (e.g., advice about dating women, poker games, etc.). There is indeed a fine line between informality and unprofessionalism.