Startups

ReactionGrid is a virtual world startup based on OpenSimulator technology.  I recently drove down to Fort Pierce, Florida to talk to Robin and Kyle Gomboy, two of the three owers of ReactionGrid, about virtual worlds and how the the idea of using virtual worlds changes when then…

Xobni is an Outlook plug-in that lets users easily connect to their contacts through the various social networks. The program comes in two versions, one free and now a new pay version that ads enhanced features. I recently talked to Matt Brezina, one of the Xobni founders, about the…

This is another installment of Boys without Foys!  Adam and Paul bring you some of the hottest stories that Microsofites are pinging each other about... and have some good time poking fun at each other in the process.  Check out this episode for these fun stories and more! Try Out Office…

A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft launched a new program for Startups called BizSpark.  Microsoft BizSpark is a global program designed to help accelerate the success of early stage startups by providing them with software, support and visibility.  The BizSpark program was launched in…

This week Michael and Bob talk with author and investor Jessica Livingston whose recent book, Founders at Work, give great insight into the startup process and the many twists and turns that many have encountered on the road to success. Jessica is a partner in a firm that gathers startups…

Welcome to the Show #11 of The Voice of Support! In this session, we sat down with Nabil Pike, Lead Program Manager for Zune Supportability. Nabil talks about the day-to-day activities of the Zune support team, his history here @ Microsoft, and the history of building the support experience …

During 1st CRM Incubation Week, I took the opportunity to sit down with all startup teams to discuss their experiences and perspectives on Microsoft’s investments to make them succeed in today’s economy. In this series, I am pleased to introduce DubMeNow, Best Business Award winner. Enjoy…

During 2nd CRM Incubation Week in Boston, MA, I took the opportunity to sit down with all startup teams to discuss their experiences and perspectives on Microsoft’s investments (BizSpark, XRM, Azure) to make them succeed in today’s economy. In this series, I am pleased to introduce…

During 1st CRM Incubation Week, I took the opportunity to sit down with all startup teams to discuss their experiences and perspectives on Microsoft’s investments to make them succeed in today’s economy. In this series, I am pleased to introduce Channel Blade, Super Cool Award winner.…

Linxter is a BizSpark startup that's changing the way that developers think about traditional middleware. Last week I caught up with Linxter CEO Jason Milgram, to talk about the company, messaging, and the BizSpark program. Here's the company description from the Linxter web site: Linxter is…