jdbradford

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by jdbradford 3y ago
Amazing.
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by jdbradford 14y ago
I am so looking forward to this. There is so much potential in this market and smart people getting involved. I truly believe that "hardware is the new black".
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by jdbradford 14y ago
LMAO. If I crashed on the couch, it is because I thoroughly enjoy meeting and hanging out with smart startup founders and hanging out with friends. I can reassure you that having just returned from staying at the Intercontinental in Moscow
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by jdbradford 14y ago
I love the ability to notify people that if they reduce the email length I am more likely to respond quickly. Awesome work. Keep coding.
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by jdbradford 14y ago
I am looking forward to the next 3 months.
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by jdbradford 15y ago
Hi guys. Lots of very interesting points. ignite100 is essentially a private sector spin-out of the Difference Engine. One of the key issues accelerator models have struggled with is what happens post programme. The additional funding all
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by jdbradford 16y ago
Phil I am humbled to think that we can compete with Paul and his investors (including their $150k). Seriously, we announced the deadline in mid November when we launched. PS if you know any YC applicants who would like to apply - send the
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by jdbradford 16y ago
Phil All points well made and accepted. I can assure you we are not a scam - I would hope that the inclusion of Cambridge University and NESTA would provide some credibility. All of our investors are also included within the mentor list - b
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by jdbradford 16y ago
For an example of the impact which the programme can have check out ScreenReach who took part in the Difference Engine a programme I have historically run. http://eu.techcrunch.com/2011/01/27/screenreach-raises-50000...
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by jdbradford 16y ago
Peter To make the programme sustainable in the longer term, unfortunately it has been necessary to adopt a similar model to YC and TechStars. I am sure you agree that the provision of similar programmes should be encouraged.
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by jdbradford 16y ago
Hi Peter Good to speak again. Many points well made. 1. Springboard is funded by 9 angel investors and NESTA, all of whom have invested equal sums. All are very active investors and are seeking to find more deals to invest in. We believe
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by jdbradford 16y ago
Not recent, but unloved!! :(
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by jdbradford 16y ago
I really look forward to working some great teams over the next few months.
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by jdbradford 16y ago
I helped to found the Difference Engine, a 13 week bootcamp programme, based in the North East of England. The first batch of 9 teams "graduated" in June 2011 - from which 5 teams have had follow on funding. Following the success of the pr
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by jdbradford 16y ago
feelin the love. i feel very privileged to be working with some exceptionally talented and generous mentors. so looking forward to 2011.
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The Difference Engine: Application Deadline 4 January 2010(thedifferenceengine.eu)
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by jdbradford 17y ago
Since the programme is open to anyone from anywhere we are attempting to raise the profile of the programme outside of the region - and social media etc is the obvious approach with limited resources and time. In addition to a number of loc
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by jdbradford 17y ago
Hi guys/gals To address a few of the points raised @jot we are working to a very strict budget; our marketing spend is <$10k - to try and raise awareness of a previously unknown initiative. The team at present involved managing the ini
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Y Combinator Clone based in Newcastle (UK): "Why Aye Combinator"(yicombinator.com)
1 points by jdbradford 17y ago|1 comments
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by jdbradford 18y ago
Scoble has an interesting take on this - http://bit.ly/4oioQZ "Several years ago Microsoft had a project code-named Chrome. It was supposed to be a multimedia browser. The project was killed a few weeks away from shipping."
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Android: It's all about the chin(blog.jayeyesea.com)
1 points by jdbradford 18y ago|0 comments