Link-O-Rama for 6/3/11

•    Oprah’s retirement has been much talked about, and while I don’t think I have ever seen one complete episode (probably wouldn’t admit it if I had), she’s done 4,560 of them, I can see where there would be some take aways for any start up.  The most important I can see is her treatment of the fans.  Loyalty is built on those actions.
•    There is more that you can learn from a Jay-Z and Warren Buffet interview with Steve Forbes than you think.  Some good advice on staying focused, finding your niche, and other nuggets that every start up needs to remember.
•    I never thought Ashton Kutcher would make my blog based on his tech investing acumen, but with Skype, Foursquare, and others in his portfolio, the time has come.  Now the Register wants him to invest in Iowa. 
•    Looking for some summer reading?  Business Insider has a few ideas for you.   I’m still working on Snowball; it’s been almost six months, so I am hoping to finish it up soon.  Thanks to the Twins demise I seem to be finding a lot more time for reading. 
•    Thinking of hiding your side business from your employer?  My advice parallels this stuff, get it out there because they will just find out anyway.  Just ask The Vest about hiding stuff.
•    A little 101 on how to create a mentoring relationship, from TechStars David Cohen. 
•    More evidence that peer to peer is gaining traction – Prosper.com already has 1 million users!
•    Some tips for those trying to figure out what the heck to put out on Twitter, (or Facebook for that matter).  These ideas are usable anywhere.
•    Nice shout out to Iowa MicroLoan and the good work they do.  Their efficiency numbers in terms of jobs created speak for themselves.
•    US News put out a report on the cities with the highest real incomes or buying power – nice to see Des Moines atop the list.  Housing prices are a big factor in the numbers, with not as much attention being paid to the “quality of life stuff” – but it’s still great to see Iowa get some love.
•    So you thought Lady Gaga couldn’t teach you much about growing your start up?  The Journal found a few ways.
•    Finally the video of the week, in homage to a little heat finally making its way to our Midwest summer – here is George Harrison from ’72 doing Here Comes the Sun

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