I'm back & would love to help you!

Readers! Friends! I'm just now reviewing this blog again. Ah, life. She's a doozy. I've had so very much fun (and yes, tears, too) since launching TechInspire.Me in 2011. What a ride. Also very grateful to have grown a lot since then in terms of my direction. So I'm glad to be sharing it right now with you. Thanks for joining in! So I'm definitely going to start to do video. I'm going to keep this space open for inspiration, motivation and...

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Product Management 101: 5 Ways to Creating an Awesome Website

Creating a product for non-technical co-founders is no simple task. It's something I've been struggling with over the past several weeks. On the private beta launch of our newest website, Passionly, we're in the midst of working on making an awesome product. That's why I'm breaking down the foundation for entrepreneurs and startups alike. Let's get straightforward with what tasks to do first. I've chatted with others and this seems to be the mythical...

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25 Startup Lessons I Wish I Would've Known

Since starting what was then "GetLusty for Couples" last August (now Passionly), let's just say I have been busy. Like, spend your weekends working busy. Like not going to Christmas busy (sorry, mom!). I made mistakes that any entrepreneur would have made. With all that distilled into several pieces, I'm going to divuldge what I have learned. The stupid (and not so stupid) mistakes that I just feel like I shouldnt've made (and neither should you). I’ve been writing my startup lessons for weeks (months?) now and I thought I’d share them with you....

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Two Ways Marriage is Broken & How My Startup (Helped)

Get ready because I'm going to be blogging about love, sex, marriage and startups more frequently. The intersection between these four topics is never talked about. And frankly, busy, tech-savvy folks need to know they have help when they need it most. * * * Marriage, as love, is a loaded word. Its definition has a deeply cultural context. It’s a ritual, a recognized union or legal contract between spouses. It’s an agreement or contract establishes...

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25 Startup Lessons I Wish I Would've Known (Part 5 of 5)

Since starting as what was known as "GetLusty for Couples" last August (now just GetLusty.com including GetLusty Couples and GetLusty Singles), let's just say I have been busy. Like, spend your weekends working busy. Like not going to Christmas busy (I'll never be forgiven--goodness that was a mistake). I made mistakes that any entrepreneur would have made considering and always taking into account the over 40+ conversations I had with entrepreneurs here around 1 year ago just before starting GetLusty. With all that distilled...

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25 Startup Lessons I Wish I Would've Known (Part 4 of 5)

Since starting as what was known as "GetLusty for Couples" last August (now just GetLusty.com including GetLusty Couples and GetLusty Singles), let's just say I have been busy. Like, spend your weekends working busy. Like not going to Christmas busy (I'll never be forgiven--goodness that was a mistake). I made mistakes that any entrepreneur would have made considering and always taking into account the over 40+ conversations I had with entrepreneurs...

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25 Startup Lessons I Wish I Would've Known (Part 3 of 5)

Since starting as what was known as "GetLusty for Couples" last August (now just GetLusty.com including GetLusty Couples and GetLusty Singles), let's just say I have been busy. Like, spend your weekends working busy. Like not going to Christmas busy (I'll never be forgiven--goodness that was a mistake). I made mistakes that any entrepreneur would have made considering and always taking into account the over 40+ conversations I had with entrepreneurs...

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5 Killer Ideas & Tools for Beta/Launch Customer Feedback

Before finishing off my 25 things I wish I would've known about starting up (part 1 and part 2 done so far), I thought I'd detail some more issues I'm dealing with as a startup co-Founder. We're on the way to creating a beta feedback group for a new feature we're adding at my current startup. I wondered, "What works best for different situations in specific feedback programs?" Below is what I found. The background  Sometimes, as entrepreneurs...

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25 Startup Lessons I Wish I Would've Known (Part 2 of 5)

Since starting as what was known as "GetLusty for Couples" last August (now just GetLusty.com including GetLusty Couples and GetLusty Singles), let's just say I have been busy. Like, spend your weekends working busy. Like not going to Christmas busy (I'll never be forgiven--goodness that was a mistake). I made mistakes that any entrepreneur would have made considering and always taking into account the over 40+ conversations I had with entrepreneurs...

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25 Startup Lessons You Should Know (Part 1 of 5)

Since starting as what was known as "GetLusty for Couples" last August (now just GetLusty.com), let's just say I have been busy. Like, spend your weekends working busy. Like not going to Christmas busy (I'll never be forgiven--goodness that was a mistake). I made mistakes that any entrepreneur would have made considering and always taking into account the over 40+ conversations I had with entrepreneurs here around 1 year ago just before starting GetLusty. With all that distilled into several pieces, I'm going to divulge what I have learned....

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8 Interviews Away From 50!

Well, as you might've noticed--I didn't get to 50 tech startups in 50 days. I'm now only at 42! Why? Well, I founded GetLusty for Couples. It's a website dedicated to improving couples love & sex lives. So I've retired the podcast format and I'll be moving into another format. This will include blogging, e-mail interviews and occasional podcasts. Are you a tech startup or VC/ angel investor who has advice for tech startups from across the spectrum? Please get in touch! E-mail me directly at erica@getlusty.c...

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Sex Tech Startup Podcast: Melissa White of Lucky Bloke

The fact of life is that STDs, diseases and unplanned pregnancies can be avoided through condom use. Condoms are an essential component to life in today's world, and should be treated as such.  That's why I was excited to chat with Melissa White, Founder & CEO of Lucky Bloke. They are a condom retailer that also does subscriptions. They're also running a really great campaign currently (Mission Great Sex) which needs your support! What we chatted about:  * How to determine your condom sizing * How they are solving their biggest...

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Job Opportunity: Computer Instructor w/ Youth Technology Corps

Youth Technology Corps, NFP, is currently seeking an enthusiastic, energetic computer instructor who has a general knowledge of computer rebuilding, hardware and software applications with a special focus on teaching problem solving and critical thinking skills as well as team building to high school students. The candidate will have a wide range of knowledge with the hardware/software, user support and trouble shooting factors related to...

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Tech Startup Podcast: Moses Hohman of Human Practice

Finding a doctor--even when you have insurance--can be tough. Finding a great doctor can be even tougher, especially if you're dealing with a difficult diagnosis. Here comes Human Practice. Connecting you with the best doctors within your network. I talked with Moses Hohman, co-Founder of Human Practice. What we chatted about The backstory behind Human Practice What's up with the name? -- (hint: their technology brings in the human...

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Tech Startup Podcast: Heidi Lubin of HEVT

HEVT creates the technology that keeps the USA running with engines and motors. These are complicated machines but how do they impact the startup space? What if there was an amazingly smart person that could break down what she's going through in creating sustainable, smart advances in motor technology? That's why our chat was Heidi Lubin, CEO of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies (HEVT), was so very useful and interesting. What we talked about: Why...

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Tech Startup Podcast: Justin & Adam of TABAPP

Everyone knows the annoyance of waiting for a table at a restaurant for what seems forever. On the other side of the equation, restaurants are choosing more online menu offering solutions. That's where TABAPP comes in. This interview features my conversation with Justin Cerone and Adam Cowie, co-founders of TABAPP. What we chatted about: Why outsourcing didn't work for them How they're excelling with technology currently Why you should download...

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Technori Pitch on July 31

Are you attending the Technori Pitch this Tuesday (ie. July 31st)? If not, you should. It comes highly recommended in the tech startup community in Chicago. It's great networking, learning and pitching central! Find out more about buying tickets here. Also, check out more via a video summary of one of their recent events [below]. ...

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Tech Startup Podcast: Eric Liu of Rocket Lease

Leasing as a renter and owner can be extremely tough. Eric Liu's Rocket Lease simplifies that process. We caught up with Eric at VentureSHOT (a Chicago incubator-style office). What we chatted about: The story of Rocket Lease Why the rental industry needs Rocket Lease How they define their target audience The plan for Rocket Lease to stay relevant in their market (especially offering an amazing product)  What's next for Rocket Lease More...

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