en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/59861 Comments by Richard Stump http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2010/02/09/april-is-tech-month-in-lexington/#IDComment58335631 thanks for the comments, as I have been pointing out for a long time, cities like Lexington have a vibrant and growing entrepreneurial culture and this Tech month is one way to show it Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:09:11 +0000 http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2010/02/09/april-is-tech-month-in-lexington/#IDComment58335631 http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2010/02/16/backupify-good-news-and-bad-news/#IDComment57093108 Rob: I certainly can understand. The startup I work for has the same need to find the best talent and it may or may not be located in Kentucky. However, we have shown that it is possible to recruit talent to Kentucky once you overcome their misconceptions. I am not putting this all on you but we need more high tech entrepreneurs to build their companies here in the state and to be evangelists as to why building a company here is not only doable but more cost effective. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:56:59 +0000 http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2010/02/16/backupify-good-news-and-bad-news/#IDComment57093108 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2010/02/felds-2010-marathon-schedule.html#IDComment57086838 Kiawah Rocks, and that course is beautiful Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:56:06 +0000 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2010/02/felds-2010-marathon-schedule.html#IDComment57086838 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/11/how-i-use-the-gist-dashboard-view.html#IDComment43604212 I have been using the dashboard for a few weeks and am still trying to get configured to be a effective as I want it. Some of the tips you mention above will help me tune it. I think that tips like these would be helpful for first time uses maximize their early experience. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:16:44 +0000 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/11/how-i-use-the-gist-dashboard-view.html#IDComment43604212 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/11/i-want-more-information-not-less.html#IDComment43072569 I would agree that I want all of the relevant information I am looking for but their is plenty of opportunities for innovation around: Finding relevant information in a timely manner and in a format that is usable Too often I know the information I need is available but I cannot locate in a timely fashion using current tools or the information is not in a retrievable or easily digested format. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:50:18 +0000 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/11/i-want-more-information-not-less.html#IDComment43072569 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/09/startupvisa-momentum.html#IDComment36603343 many entrepreneurs want to come to the US to start their companies, especially in tech. No other nation in the world has the combination of capital, talent and legal/business framework necessary to succeed like the US does. I agree that entrepreneurship is the way up for most developing nations but in most cases this starts with small mom and pop operations not the high tech venture backed startup. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:09:09 +0000 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/09/startupvisa-momentum.html#IDComment36603343 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/09/startupvisa-momentum.html#IDComment36603094 I think it is going to be difficult to not have a "Super-Angel" exemption be gamed. It seems to me that it could be easy for someone or a group to either sell visas or perhaps fund other types of nefarious activity through this loophole. Unfortunately, I think some kind of registration would have to take place. I also am not sure how well the US government could oversee such a program since there are many examples of them being unable to oversee the programs they currently have in place. I support the concept of the startup Visa because it makes sense to go out and continue to make the US the place for innovation. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:05:02 +0000 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/09/startupvisa-momentum.html#IDComment36603094 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/09/the-founders-visa-movement.html#IDComment34464586 I havent read every comment so some of this mat be addressed and these are in a random order: The money component could easily lead to gaming of the system It should be written to include a clause that the founder must work full time in the business IS it possible that just raising the H1B cap would solve much of this problem? is it possible to get this passed they will trade h1B jobs for founders jobs and is that a good compromise? if a dollar requirement is included it should include SBIR/STTR funding Would a bank loan qualify for the 250K? This is actually as much or more of a problem in life sciences likelihood of current members of congress and administration (both parties) to understand and get this right is low Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:40:11 +0000 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/09/the-founders-visa-movement.html#IDComment34464586 http://paul.kedrosky.com/archives/2009/08/the_great_depre.html#IDComment32695278 It appears to me they may have started with the answer they preferred then worked backward. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:57:19 +0000 http://paul.kedrosky.com/archives/2009/08/the_great_depre.html#IDComment32695278 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/08/an-angel-investor-group-move-that-make-me-vomit.html#IDComment31937275 This just doesn't make sense. If you are successful as angel investors then the costs of offsetting incurred costs should be minor compared to the returns generated. I know of many angel groups where the members pay $1000/year and they do not charge the entrepreneurs. You expect the companies you invest in to spend their money in a wise and efficient manner. Why is it so difficult for an angel group to do so? Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:58:05 +0000 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/08/an-angel-investor-group-move-that-make-me-vomit.html#IDComment31937275 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/08/an-angel-investor-group-move-that-make-me-vomit.html#IDComment31858964 I would also agree with your definition of an angel, having at least 25K in the game in the last twelve months. As an entrepreneur I would ask this question of potential angels. In many groups, only a handful do any real investing and that makes the supposed efficiency of pitching to these groups lower than it would appear.. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:41:44 +0000 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/08/an-angel-investor-group-move-that-make-me-vomit.html#IDComment31858964 http://www.coloradostartups.com/2009/07/17/eric-ries-lean-startup-coming-to-boulder/#IDComment27878045 W are bringing him to Kentucky to do the lean workshop as well Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:27:25 +0000 http://www.coloradostartups.com/2009/07/17/eric-ries-lean-startup-coming-to-boulder/#IDComment27878045 http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2009/05/07/3-pitch-tips-you-can-learn-from-billy-mayes/#IDComment21019385 Nice Marc, I do mention in tip one to avoid the amped up volume of Mayes and while you may be immune to his pitches, the results don't lie and I can handle a little volume verses someone reading their slides to me any day. Fri, 8 May 2009 02:57:56 +0000 http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2009/05/07/3-pitch-tips-you-can-learn-from-billy-mayes/#IDComment21019385 http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2009/04/29/entrepreneurs-foundation-of-kentucky/#IDComment20801049 Thanks Jim, We hope we can bring the non-profit and entrepreneurial communities closer together Tue, 5 May 2009 15:39:02 +0000 http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2009/04/29/entrepreneurs-foundation-of-kentucky/#IDComment20801049 http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2009/04/16/entrepreneurial-roadmap/#IDComment19147474 I wish I could attend, I hope the roadmap can help those who are unsure where to go to get assistance with their ideas. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:06:51 +0000 http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2009/04/16/entrepreneurial-roadmap/#IDComment19147474 http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2009/04/09/innovation-incubator-and-co-working-space-in-lexington/#IDComment18461256 We need something like this to be successful in Lexington and the Distillery District is the perfect location> it is good to see people doing things for the community and not just for themselves Thu, 9 Apr 2009 23:38:24 +0000 http://www.kentuckystartups.com/2009/04/09/innovation-incubator-and-co-working-space-in-lexington/#IDComment18461256 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/04/entrepreneurial-communities.html#IDComment18251951 One of the issues I have tried to stress when having this conversation locally is that each city needs to build on its core strengths. No other area will recreate what Silicon Valley or Boulder has but if you can accentuate the things that make your area unique and attractive to entrepreneurs you can build a culture around that uniqueness. I think learning from areas that have built a strong entrepreneurial culture, you will find them playing to their strengths. I look forward to what lessons you and Governor Ritter glean from your experience. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 17:42:39 +0000 http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2009/04/entrepreneurial-communities.html#IDComment18251951