Prezi's Fractal-esque Editing Menu
Exactly one year ago today I published my last blog, fulfilling my commitment to myself to blog once a week for one year. My intent: to provide real-time insight into the trials and tribulations of funding, building, and running a technology start-up in the midst of what many believe is the worst recession since the Great Depression.
This last blog was aptly named The Economics of Piracy. I won’t delve into the title’s relevance, but I will say that had I truly really wanted to chronicle the ups and downs of entrepreneurialism, I would have continued blogging throughout 2010.
My 2010 rollercoaster made Eduardo Saverin’s Facebook saga (see The Social Network) seem like a cakewalk. I slogged through multiple funding rounds, a company-wide furlough, and a CEO transition. And more. Then, just as I thought I saw the phoenix peeking out from the flames, I was laid off from the company I had spent seven years building. Ka-boom!
Physically and emotionally exhausted, I decided to take 2011 off. Or so I thought.
A few weeks after leaving Pie, I met Peter Arvai, CEO of Prezi. When he started talking shop, I flinched. The last thing I wanted to hear was an entrepreneur pitch his wares. Fortunately, my Southern manners prevailed. I listened politely and even chatted him up about the future of visualization (a future in which, Peter said, Prezi would play a significant role). One thing led to another led to a discussion of open positions at Prezi. I stopped him cold. “I’m not looking for a job,” I said. “Just lake a look at the product,” he replied.
I did. Ka-boom!
I’m not sure if I’m going to start blogging again, but this amazing product/company/team has made me reconsider it. It’s made me reconsider other things as well. Like taking 2011 off.
- Drew Banks, Head of Marketing, Prezi.
Tags: Eduardo Saverin, FaceBook, Pie Digital, Presentation, Prezi, The Social Network
January 30, 2011 at 4:24 pm |
Oh PLEASE start posting here again!