Techneur.com

About

This  blog is about my path, my adventure, and my struggles in entrepreneurship.  Why am I writing this blog?  I hope that I can accomplish two goals by writing this blog.

1. I want to document my current startup Reflect7.  Reflect7 is the third startup for me.  The previous two statups failed.  This time, I would like to document my experiences and be able to look back and reflect upon my experiences.
2. I want to improve my writing skills.  In order for one to improve upon a skill, it is necessary to consistently practice.  As an added bonus, if I can master the art of creative English writing, I believe that it will open up a world of opportunities for Reflect7 and me.

How will this blog benefit you?

Are you an entreprenuer? Are you a tech enthusiast?  Do you read the blogs of Jeff Atwood (Codding Horror), Eric Sink, 37 Signals, or Paul Graham?  Do you read tech news aggregators such as Mashable, ReadWriteWeb, or Techcrunch?  Do you enjoy the writings of Harry Beckwith, Jack Welch, or even Malcom Gladwell?  Are you a software developer that sits in a cube but has a desire to improve your craft?  If you answered a resounding “yes” to any of the previous questions, than this blog can benefit you.

What is a “Techneur”?

A techneur is any entrepreneur who starts a company that efficiently utilizes technology to develop a product quickly and cheaply.  It can probably be stated that most entrepreneurs today are indeed “techneurs.”

The Time is Now

As everyone knows, the economy is in shambles.  However, in economic despair, there is opportunity.  The time is now to start a company and attempt to innovate.  People want you to succeed in a bad economy.  People want to hear what you have to say.  People want success stories.   I’m inclined to agree with John Rockefeller when he said:

“I’ve always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity.”

Hopefully Reflect7 will be an overnight success story, as I’m sure it will take years.

-JP