There was something surprising about my recent visit to NYC. It’s kind of freaked me out. It’s as if I was finding out Santa isn’t real for the second time. You see, like others, I’ve long held the city as the epicentre of greatness – both in sheer size but also in less tangible aspects like opportunities […]
Top 30 Digital Influencers from Australia
Australia Unlimited, a publishing initiative of the Australian Government’s Australian Trade Commission, just released a list of 30 Digital Influencers (full list available here). Alongside the likes of Darren Rowse of ProBlogger, Natalie Tran of Community Channel on YouTube, Mia Freedman of Mamma Mia and Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar of Atlassian, it’s great to see The Fetch recognised […]
Video blog: The Media Consumption Pyramid
Trying out a new format here today with a very low-value production video blog. To kick things off, I discuss the concept of a Media Consumption Pyramid modelled on the food diet pyramid popularised by the United States Department of Agriculture. It’s a minute and half, so check it out and let me know how […]
The Fetch Auckland hits town
Great news! The launch issue of The Fetch Auckland hits town today. New Zealand is such a creative place and someone recently told me there’s more Startup Weekends held in smaller towns/cities than anywhere else! Without ado, here’s our suitably-themed fresh-green email digest out this morning. You might like to find out more about the […]
Cast your vote wisely
Thought I’d repost this here after I shared it on FB to much uptake and pondering by peers. Enjoy.
The effect of success on ego
I tend to notice a general trend among upcomers and successful people. It seems the more successful or career accomplished one is (and yes, that in itself is subjective), the more adept they are at being aware of motivations and surroundings, and in turn humbled. To me, ego feels strongest in those building the confidence […]
I’ll always heart SF
Last post of the day sorry! This time, some time-lapse footage titled the “Empty America” series that begins in San Francisco. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman’s Wharf to Lombard Street to Ghirardelli Square to the Bay Bridge – this is a look at some of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks wiped empty of […]
The Fetch Dinner Conversations
We’ve started holding bimonthly dinner gatherings across different cities at The Fetch. This one was from last week’s session in Sydney with the topic around the Quantified Self movement (you can read a review from the Melbourne event here). It was such an interesting conversation and attendees ranged from the Big Four banks and telecommunications […]
Evolution
Becoming a standing ninja
The standing desk hung on a door with a window (hence the reflective surface in the background!) If you check this blog every now and again, you probably get the picture I’m often on the road working remotely. Over the past few years it’s been fairly continuous and one of the most annoying things I’ve […]
Pitching dos and don’ts
OK, putting a Tumblr style post here… just read ‘A must read before making any venture capitalist pitch‘ and thought the following bullets from Vincent Lauria at Golden Gate Ventures were too good not to share. Don’t ask for $1 million on an idea that’s not built and you don’t have any successes behind you. Don’t […]
Startup Abroad and the coliving, cohacking, coworking quest
So next month, I’m heading to Startup Abroad for two weeks of ‘destination coworking’ outside Ubud, Bali alongside 10 other entrepreneurs. Yes, I know… what a tough decision it’s been. ;) I’m actually viewing it as a time and space where I can do a bit of a ‘sprint‘ with my work and health. Get […]
Kate Kendall 