When and how did Microsoft loose is competitive mojo?

Dick Brass, who tried to develop the Tablet PC, has his take (publishing the in New York Times).

His main culprit - unbridled internal competition. I don't agree with that. I think it has more to do with a lack of investment in small teams.

Micorsoft should model startups and invest in 10-20 person teams and give them 2 years to succeed. Ruthlessly kill the ones that don't - but reward those that do with much more autonomy and local control.

All too often, successful internal entrepreneurs are just made puppet fiefdoms to Windows or Office. These successful leaders need to be given the freedom and opportunity to run their own show.

Untitled Startup's first product - created in 48 hour sprint.

Quoted: RowFeeder track Tweets in real-time using a Google spreadsheet. It was built in 48 hours by Untitled Startup.

Mention of StartPad in article about NWEN evolution under the leadership of Rebecca Lovell.

Quoted: News, profiles and commentary on Seattle technology startups, Microsoft, Amazon.com, gadgets, PCs, software, venture capital and Internet services.

Cool interview with Leo Laporte about the creation of the TWIT network.

Quoted: Do you believe you can create an online show that pulls in a bigger audience than mainstream media? Leo Laporte is proving you can. See how he's doing it and what you can learn from his experience.

New startup at StartPad

Quoted: Sponsorship Management Software

New incubator on the shores of Lake Union!

Local venture firm - Rob Shurtleff, Kevin Ober, Pradeep Singh, and Kevin Ober.

I'm working on a new site, PagesLike.com, that Roy and I started at last year's Gonzo Camp.