Published inAustin StartupsNope. Sit Down And Do The Work.“We need (random marketing or UX project) done. Why don’t we copy how (tech company z) did it?”Jul 25, 2018Jul 25, 2018
Most people don’t read copy. Your customers are not “most people.”TLDR: If you are a web designer who has never listened to sales calls, you likely don’t realize the pain you inflict if you insist that “no…Jul 12, 2018Jul 12, 2018
Published inAustin StartupsResolving Conflict in Marketing Teams with a Data-Driven CultureCoda Hale gave a speech at GitHub’s CodeConf that really stuck with me. There was one line that stood out, in particular:Jan 24, 2018Jan 24, 2018
Published inAustin StartupsWhy modern marketers and digital producers are going headlessEvery once in a while, a technology comes out that radically changes what developers can build for my fellow marketers. We hear about it at…Jan 18, 2018A response icon1Jan 18, 2018A response icon1
Published inAustin StartupsA fundraiser in honor of Julie GomollPlease join me in honoring the memory of Julie Gomoll, a true digital pioneer.Jul 27, 2017A response icon2Jul 27, 2017A response icon2
Published inAustin StartupsA suggested list of questions for Ashton Kutcher’s session on gender and technologyAshton Kutcher received an earful when he suggested a series of questions about women in technology. To be fair, his questions did…Jul 10, 2017Jul 10, 2017
Observing one of Ted Cruz’s only town hall meetingsIt’s everything I’d not hoped for…and more!Jul 7, 2017Jul 7, 2017
Published inAthena TalksAn Official Wakeup Call for Men in TechUber. Justin Caldbeck. Chris Sacca. Dave McClure.Jul 6, 2017Jul 6, 2017
“When did we start fetishizing failure?”So many startup teachers say, “Don’t be afraid of failure.” There are inspirational blogs with quotes by important people. We’re constantly…Jun 16, 2017Jun 16, 2017
Stop Abusing the Mansplaining Card“Anyway: I’m a man, and I guess what I wrote is seen by some as ‘mansplaining.’ I should stay away from now on, maybe. Or stick to…Apr 6, 2017A response icon2Apr 6, 2017A response icon2
