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It seems like that's all I'm reading today, but this is yet another article that I started reading with one idea, and finished having completely rethought it.
by bmelton 16y ago
It seems like that's all I'm reading today, but this is yet another article that I started reading with one idea, and finished having completely rethought it.
My instinct was to make a snide remark, or to say something like "Good luck", not believing there are serious inroads to be made there (at least, not by Calacanis) -- but he speaks of a 'race to the bottom', and in writing deeper, more detailed posts than those made in an effort to be the first to break the news.
I've always felt that was an error on the part of TechCrunch, in that they are so eager to release that sometimes facts just get in the way of a story breaking. Or at least, aren't checked to the degree they ought.
I personally, welcome something like this in the market.
My initial hesitation would be that I wouldn't expect to hit this site every day, but it appears Calacanis has already thought about that as well, intending (at least to start) an email distribution, which I think fits the model nicely.
Perhaps I'll learn to start keeping my prejudices in check.
- pchristensen 16y agoSubscribe to his email list - you'll be pleasantly surprised. 1-2 per month right now and every one is deep and thoughtful.
- jasonmcalacanis 16y agoThanks pal. The plan is to convert my www.jasonnation.com newsletter to the LAUNCH newsletter at some point (or fork it, have to discuss with my list members). Basically, I'm trying to do long form, in-depth profiles of startup companies. Instead of begging TechCrunch to get a profile, only to be mocked in their edtiorial, we will actually get to the know the business model, founders and dig deep into their vision. It won't be a fluff piece, but it won't be a snarky/venomous TechCrunch/Gawker article. all the best, jason (in London for the first Open Angel Forum here!!)