Erik Bowman

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Microsoft confident, cautious as near-final Windows 7 is released

Microsoft’s servers have been overwhelmed this morning as subscribers to its MSDN and TechNet services scramble to download the newly issued Windows 7 Release Candidate. The continued demand is another good sign for the next version of Microsoft’s flagship product, following generally positive reviews for early builds.
But the Windows team is being careful not to declare [...]

How to market an iPhone app: Enlist a pre-schooler

Perhaps inspired by the Microsoft TV commercials featuring a 4-year-old, Zillow.com COO Spencer Rascoff films his 4-year-old daughter Sophia looking up homes via the company’s new iPhone app.
It used to be that pets and animals were key to marketing new products. Maybe the new trend is pre-schoolers. Anyway, I’ve got to say that Sophia is [...]

Entrepreneurial Activity Climbed As Economy Worsened in 2008

Last yearÂ?s deepening recession churned out more entrepreneurs, but not necessarily ones who will produce high levels of income, according to a new report.
The Kauffman Foundation today released its annual Â?Index of Entrepreneurial Activity,Â? a comprehensive report that tracks U.S. entrepreneurship rates and trends. It shows entrepreneurship rates rose to .32% in 2008 Â? meaning [...]

Stop making excuses and get started

Most business projects can be launched on a budget if your life’s dream depends on it, and even now there is equity backing out there, writes Luke Johnson, more 

Small businesses around the country have been complaining about the lack of funds out there. But the lackluster performance of one microloan program shows that money wonÂ?t solve all the problems.
In Washington D.C., a recently formed microloan program faces an unexpected problem: not enough applicants. Only 15 companies have applied for the funding, according to [...]

Scenes from TechFlash Live

We had a great time Wednesday night at the second TechFlash Live, and we’re glad so many of you could join us. Lots of great people, conversations, food and drinks. Thanks to Ben Huh of I Can Has Cheezburger for sharing insights into one of Seattle’s more unusual startups. And thanks to event sponsors SolutionsIQ, [...]

Facebook executive considers California Attorney General campaign

SACRAMENTO — An executive with the company that operates the social networking Web site Facebook announced today that he’s considering running for attorney general of California., more 

Google’s PR Campaign

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Social Gaming Scores in the Recession

, more  and AT&T’s iPhone Dilemma  , more 
and Oracle: Clinging to the Past?  , more 
AOL Has Bad Quarter  , more 

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