Archive for the 'Platforms' Category
Good interfaces should be designed around an economy of clicks. Or in the case of the iPhone, an economy of taps. Put simply: apps should allow users to achieve key goals with as few finger taps as possible. Exit Strategy NYC’s extremely simple interface asks only three key pieces of information: 1) What subway line [...]
Lions, Tigers, and Spyware on Phones, Oh My! Mobile spyware is the focus of the tech media’s latest frenzy. It started when a hacker discovered that the Pre sends back location data about users to Palm. Next, a blogger ‘discovered’ that certain iPhone apps also phone home. The frenzy came to a head when ReadWriteWeb [...]
…or “So You Think You’ve Got a Million Dollar App Idea” (this piece also appeared on Silicon Alley Insider) As a number obsessed techie and ex-management consultant, market sizing and research were a big part of my launch preparations for Exit Strategy NYC. Since launch, I’ve received many questions from people struggling to estimate the [...]
The Launch of Exit Strategy NYC
Benny and Ashley and I officially launched Exit Strategy NYC last night at the NY Tech Meetup! Exit Strategy NYC is an iPhone, Blackberry, and Android app that answers the quintessential New Yorker’s question: “Where should I stand on the subway platform?” After months of full-time subway riding, we’ve created detailed diagrams for hundreds of [...]
Image by Getty Images via Daylife (This is the second of a two part post. The first part can be found here) The ubiquitous iPhone/iPod Touch devices are stealing Bug Labs’s thunder. To understand why, realize that the iPod/iPhone are no longer mere personal music devices carried around in a pocket. Instead, they’re increasingly purchased [...]
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Jonathan Wegener is a technology & marketing enthusiast living in Brooklyn. Jonathan was once told in an interview that he "thinks too much." He didn't get the job. But it was the greatest compliment he's ever received.
This blog focuses on technology, business/marketing strategy, and startups. Number crunching and back of the envelope calculations are emphasized.
Jonathan spends his time writing about technology, consulting for startups and small local businesses, and working on his own entrepreneurial endeavors. He is the co-creator of Exit Strategy NYC and is currently looking to get involved with early stage startups and talk to people with big ideas.
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