At the Web 2.0 Summit in November 2006, I get advice about my growing blog business, miss a breakfast meeting with a VC, and get my ears blown out by Lou Reed. (part 19 of my Web 2.0 memoir, 'Bubble Blog') #InternetHistory #serialization https://cybercultural.com/p/019-web20-summit-2006-lou-reed/
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It's April 2007 and I travel to Vegas for a Microsoft web conference. Meanwhile, Read/WriteWeb doubles traffic and breaks into the Technorati top 30. Part 023 of my serialized Web 2.0 memoir: https://cybercultural.com/p/023-microsoft-mix-2007/ #InternetHistory #serialization
At the Web 2.0 Expo in April 2008, I meet my ReadWriteWeb colleagues Marshall and Josh for the first time. Also, I sit down with CMP to discuss a possible acquisition. https://cybercultural.com/p/028-web2-expo-2008/ #InternetHistory #Serialization
In late April 2008, I sign a Letter of Intent to sell ReadWriteWeb. Also, I attend a Web 2.0 party in San Francisco where everyone seems high but me. https://cybercultural.com/p/030-rww-acquisition-deal-2008/ #InternetHistory #Serialization
Just as ReadWriteWeb becomes one of the 10 most popular blogs in the world on Technorati, in late April 2008, I travel to New York to meet with Ziff Davis Enterprise about their proposed acquisition. https://cybercultural.com/p/031-zde-due-diligence-begins/ #InternetHistory #Serialization #Web20
In mid-2008, ReadWriteWeb expands its writing team (including two future tech blogging stars) and I put some much needed structure into the business. Also, we ink a syndication deal with The New York Times. https://cybercultural.com/p/035-indie-media-business-20/ #InternetHistory #Web20 #Serialization
ReadWriteWeb begins 2009 by adding several vertical subsites, including ReadWriteStart. Meanwhile, I travel back to Silicon Valley for ETech and a visit to the Googleplex. https://cybercultural.com/p/037-googleplex-2009-rww-channels/ #InternetHistory #Web20 #2009 #Serialization
In July 2009, we begin planning our first in-person event: the ReadWrite Real-Time Web Summit. Also, my personal life receives a boost — but, it’s complicated. (part 041 of my Web 2.0 memoir) https://cybercultural.com/p/041-readwriteweb-event-planning-2009/ #InternetHistory #Web20 #Serialization
My trip to San Francisco for the Web 2.0 Summit in October 2009 is memorable mainly for my discussions with Sean Ammirati, soon to become RWW’s new chief operating officer. (part 044 of my Web 2.0 memoir — paperback book coming soon!) https://cybercultural.com/p/044-web20-summit-2009/ #InternetHistory #Web20 #Serialization