Category Archives: Random

One company too many?

NY Times, Young Internet Producers, Bankrolled, Are Seeking Act II: Jay Adelson, 36, and Kevin Rose, 29, are parallel entrepreneurs — starting a second company just as the first one is taking off. If I were an investor/boardmember/employee of either … Continue reading

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Blue Dot – Follow my bookmarks

I’ve been trying out Blue Dot recently to bookmark pages (they’re a Pioneer Square company, we’re a Pioneer Square company…). To see what I’ve been bookmarking go here: http://bluedot.us/users/mattgoyer. …I’m still baffled that they chose a name where the .com … Continue reading

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Trademarks

Some folks are up in arms about a trademark of Redfin’s. I find this slightly humourous because the tech blogger echo chamber has already gone through this once before.

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Dead phone

My second Audiovox 5600 just stopped working. I have Ben’s old phone but I don’t have my contacts so don’t expect me to call you until my new Q arrives.

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Startupalooza – Time to leave MSFT/AMZN/GOOG

Speaking of hiring (and now that you just got your bonus from Microsoft it’s time to think about jumping ship), Redfin, is hosting Startupalooza in our lobby (308 Occidental Ave S) next Thursday (September 28, 5:30-8pm). It won’t be just … Continue reading

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A look at Seattle’s tech employment field

The Seattle Times’ article Where’d The Whiz Kids Go? – Seattle could become the new Detroit looks at the drop off in computer science graduates and how it’s affecting Seattle: In fact, right now a UW student with a bachelor’s … Continue reading

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How are Redfin and waterless toilets alike

We found this random video on the web today. From the Redfin blog: At first we thought this was a secret test by our beloved Marketing department trying out our first TV spot. But then it dawned on us that … Continue reading

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Redfin links

I definitely want to blog about Redfin but unlike Media Center I’m not planning on starting a redfin.mattgoyer.com. I’m also not going to post a lot about Redfin on Urbnlivn unless relevant to the condo, new construction scene. So until … Continue reading

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Messenger Bags

I’m looking for a funky messenger bag for busing/walking to work since my new notebook doesn’t fit in my old super slim bag. My notebook is 14″ long.. Here are some sites I’ve found. My preference is to find one … Continue reading

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One week at Redfin

It’s now been one week at Redfin. Here’s a quick and short list of what comes to mind: It’s scary, intimidating and humbling to start a new job. There is a reason why I don’t take up new sports. Free … Continue reading

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