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Posts from ‘August, 2007’

30+ Things about Justin Chen You Didn’t Want to Know

Mike Maddaloni tagged me so I’m supposed to give some random things about myself and then tag some more people. Here’s a post about the whole tagging game. For my post, in addition to my 5 things, I’ll give you a bonus of almost 30 of my habits.

I’m a large asian man and I’m [...]

Using that christmas feeling to give you a boost

Do you remember when you were a kid and couldn’t sleep the night before christmas because you wanted to wake up and open presents? That feeling of anticipation that lying there is just too boring. Is that the kind of feeling you have about your business?
All work and no play makes Jack a [...]

Justin visiting the bay area for 2 weeks

I’m going to be in the SF bay area (Mountain View to be specific) from Aug 27th to Sept 7. Email me (justin [at] menuism.com) if:

you know of an event I should check out
want to grab a coffee or lunch
know someone I should meet
have a restaurant recommendation

This is going to be my longest trip [...]

7 lessons to survive the next dot-com bust

Got your own online startup? Perhaps you’re building Zillow with millions in venture funding, or maybe it’s just you and your passion for furniture porn and other guilty pleasures. Either way, you’ll find something useful from the following list, which came straight from the mouth of a veteran online entrepreneur who’s [...]

Twiistup 2: Networking like a Rockstar?

Eric and Frank, you’ve spoiled me with TechCocktail. Now everytime I go to an tech event, I expect everything to be free (most importantly the booze)…

Despite the $25 cover ($20 w/ coupon) and having to pay for 3 beers, I had a good time at Twiistup 2 at the Air Conditioned Supper Club in [...]