Dream Job with Stealth Mode Venture Backed Startup
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Ok, so I have been a bit incognito for the past couple of weeks. I apologize for the limited number of posts. However, I am happy to report that its all been for a very good reason. Unbeknownst to most of my readers, I have been in active negotiation with a stealth mode consumer Internet startup named Woo Media for the past few weeks and only recently accepted the position of VP Marketing and Business Development. In this capacity, I will be responsible for all consumer acquisition, search engine optimization (seo), seach engine marketing (sem), social network marketing, offline marketing, partnerships, etc for this Web 3.0 (I don’t know if I should even be calling it that, but so be it!) consumer Internet company.
Though I cannot discuss any of the details surrounding the company at this time, In my mind, Woo Media has all of the makings of the next big thing in consumer internet, with a compelling user proposition, laser focus on an underserved consumer niche, 1st rate product / engineering team, tier one angel investors / advisors, deep seeded relationships with meaningful prospective media partners and a CEO that is as tenacious as any I have ever known. This is an exciting opportunity for me in every capacity and one that I had to take after vetting through the more than 40 startup opportunities that I have looked at over the past couple of months.
I understand that some of my readers may be disappointed about me not having created my own company, long considered the epitome of “real” entrepreneurship. To you, rest assured that this opportunity with Woo Media is as entrepreneurial a situation as I could have ever asked for. Entrepreneurship can take on many forms. To some, it’s about becoming a core member of an early stage VC backed company. To others, entrepreneurship is about starting a business all on your own. In my mind, both would be considered incredibly entrepreneurial ventures as both paths seek to create something that never existed before, turning an idea and concept into a sustainable business. Both paths will no doubt experience the same ups and downs that are part of building a business. And, both paths require a strong stomach to be able to survive the long journey. I am taking a leap of faith here, albeit, a calculated risk, in pursuit of the entrepreneurial Holy Grail. That is, creating a game changing consumer Internet application that will stand the test of time, providing value to users and $$$ to our investors. What more could any entrepreneur dream of?????
So, what does this mean for the “Tales of an Entrepreneur Wannabe” blog? It means that my posts will now most likely focus on the day-to-day issues associated with any consumer Internet startup. From marketing strategy changes to employee hiring issues. Blog entries will begin to focus more on documenting the highs and lows of creating a business from the perspective of a core management team member of a venture backed Internet startup. You will see far fewer posts about what it takes to get hired at a start up and more posts relevant to the operational issues of our little company
However, nothing has changed with regard to this blog’s focus on my path to entrepreneurial glory. In fact, things have only become more interesting, with a tangible company that will now serve as the backdrop of my “tales.” No doubt, other entrepreneurial opportunities will present themselves over the coming week and months beyond Woo Media that I intend to participate in and I will be sure to share these experiences with my readership as they come. However, as it stands today, I will be fully dedicated to the Woo Media cause and have never been more excited about joining a team and a company in my career.
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November 29th, 2007 at 8:42 am
thanks for the info
February 1st, 2008 at 4:11 am
I wish you the best of luk with Woo media - keep us updated.
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:27 am
I wish you the best of luck with this position. It looks like a really interesting site, and I’m sure it has been a success so far. Sometimes working for another company can be a good way to get experience to lead you towards becoming a true entrepreneur. There are many positions that require entrepreneurial thinking and activities, while having the support and backbone of a rock-solid company with capital. I’m sure you have already learned great things, and will continue to grow as a business person on into your next venture. I wish you the best!
June 5th, 2008 at 11:28 am
This sounds awesome. I wish you the best with this position, and I’m sure you are going to excel. You seem to have the right attitude for success, which is half the battle.
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Wow this sounds like a good company… any updates on how the position is going? It sounds like you are going to do well there. I have worked for startup companies in the past, and it’s always exciting… especially when they have a viable product and business plan to bring to the table. Best wishes!
July 27th, 2008 at 4:09 am
Sounds really awesome, i would also want to know how the position is going. Best wishes.
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August 23rd, 2008 at 2:43 am
Yes, please provide an update, so we know how your are doing in your job. Nice article by the way…
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September 28th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
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September 28th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
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October 26th, 2008 at 10:11 am
I’m curiously waiting for an update, to know how your story continued…
October 30th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Best of luck to you. Am definitely curious on how it all pans out. Sounds like an awesome job. As long as you enjoy your job… you’re really not working. That’s actually the secret of retirement. LOL
November 26th, 2008 at 6:05 am
What happened next? Are your gonna continue telling us your story?
November 27th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Hope you’re still working there… What happened next?
November 27th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Best wishes.
December 12th, 2008 at 2:40 am
Its time! Good entrepreneurs must have their own company
January 3rd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Interesting read. how have things turned out?
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January 18th, 2009 at 1:57 am
As long as you enjoy your job… you’re really not working. That’s actually the secret of retirement. LOL
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February 3rd, 2009 at 9:26 pm
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March 4th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
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April 25th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Best wishes. Hope you are fine.
May 10th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
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June 7th, 2009 at 11:53 am
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September 26th, 2009 at 8:33 am
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October 6th, 2009 at 1:03 am
Sounds really awesome, i would also want to know how the position is going. Best wishes.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:45 am
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October 13th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
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October 27th, 2009 at 11:16 am
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November 1st, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I’m curiously waiting for an update, to know how your story continued…
November 8th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
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