Author Archives: Philipp

The Calm before the Storm

Posted on 19/02/2012 by Philipp

Whenever I fly, I have this weird, impossible Matrix-like feeling of being a super secret agent going on a mission. Mind you, I do fly quite a bit, and I am not even close to doing anything secret (or super). … Continue reading →

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Attention to detail

Posted on 16/02/2012 by Philipp

Schiller meets John Gruber for a 1 on 1 about Mountain Lion, the new Apple operating system. Schiller has no notes. He is every bit as articulate, precise, and rehearsed as he is for major on-stage events. He knows the … Continue reading →

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Why Android is stuck

Posted on 16/02/2012 by Philipp

Funny how “legacy design” is an issue for a 5 year old platform. Things just move that quickly these days. Miner told me the grand vision for Android: it would be a solid foundation for mobile phones, based on Linux, … Continue reading →

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Where to hire engineers in London?

Posted on 26/01/2012 by Philipp

Lots of people approach me about finding “technical co-founders” “a few great engineers” for their companies. It’s not easy to hire at the moment, much less so in London where the banks and successful Seedcamp startups eat away all the … Continue reading →

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Can’t wait for the really cool photo apps on tablets

Posted on 23/01/2012 by Philipp

I really love my cameras. I put a lot of hours into learning to use them, figuring out particularities, buying lenses and filters, etc. I am by no means a prosumer or even expert, but I know a little bit … Continue reading →

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Effective intros

Posted on 02/01/2012 by Philipp

My life consists of making intros to various people – for better or worse. I love connecting dots, so it’s a lot of fun and often rewarding, but it can also be lots of back and forth. In the series … Continue reading →

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One hell of a year. Thanks, all!

Posted on 31/12/2011 by Philipp

Careful: boring blogpost about my year ahead. I’ve spent the past two weeks at home, in Germany. I finally had some time to wind down, relax a little, and read. I haven’t managed to come even close to my goal … Continue reading →

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