Comments on thisDev: Learn From My Mistakes

@Mason and Chris: Thanks to both of you for the ve...

2009-04-21T00:52:00.000-07:00

@Mason and Chris: Thanks to both of you for the very nice comments.

@Chris: I'm looking forward to what happens with Hydrovolts as well.

Roy, I only found your blog after the NWEN FLF wa...

2009-04-20T16:02:00.000-07:00

Roy,

I only found your blog after the NWEN FLF was all over and done with, but I wanted to write anyway to commend and compliment you on several counts:

+ I'm impressed at your candor and humility in these posts; you know quite a bit but never boast (a rare combo for a blogger!)

+ Excellent and useful info for anyone laboring to make a sumittal for an angel or other investor-style event. Also for anyone presenting. Having done quite a few of these myself, I could really relate to what you say.

+ Your sincerity in wishing your competitors well comes through clearly, as does your gratitude to those who've coached and helped. You're accountable and willing to learn. Bravo!

It is too late to wish you well at FLF, alas. Based on what you write here, however, I am sure you will do very well going forward. My very best wishes for your future success,
Chris Leyerle
Hydrovolts

The first thing I always say in response to situat...

2009-03-28T04:29:00.000-07:00

The first thing I always say in response to situations like these is to give yourself credit for having the courage to do what 99% of other people wouldn't do, which is stepping up to bat. It takes an amazing amount of preparation and courage to even enter a situation like this. It sounds like you learned a lot, made some good contacts, and you never know the unexpected collateral effects of exposing a new group of people to what you are working on. Kudos!