Adventures in the .com world!

This entry is not about the Dot Com (.com) world per se, yet it touches upon entreprenuerial ventures. Earlier this year, a new social networking site was started online. It is Buddystumbler. It is a site designed by my associate, r. bhatia. My associate is a friend who has started this business with one intention. His main intention is to spread the idea of meeting people online through instant messaging. It is a brilliant idea and one that sticks like glue! Actually, I have been friends with this entrepreneur for a handful of years. Many technology entrepreneurs start businesses (or a company) as a side project of sorts. But, is it really a side project or a fun way to make some extra cash? As an entrepreneur in the 21st century, there are many risks and rewards for starting your own venture. First, there is the true business idea. Second, there is the idea of making a profit. Third, there is the stellar idea of "going public." The first two ideas are necessary for keeping the business afloat. What about the third idea? The third idea (going public) was the Mantra of the late 1990s technology boom. Now, there are social networking sites which are not public. The common examples are MySpace, Friendster, and Facebook. All three are "the heavy hitters" for people who want to expand their social network. What's the next big idea in social networking? G. Ripley wants you to go to Buddystumbler. Please support my friend and try something new. Au Revoir, mes amis! Bon chance!