Zlango just announced money from major hitters today - Benchmark and Accel. I would like to pretend that I’m cool and in with the crowd but I dont get it . . . I would like to think that if one of these stuffy old guys would “get it”, it would be me. But nope, not me . . . I see that its fun, but I cant wrap my heads around $12M or an NPV model that justify the pre-money.
Back in the pager days I used pager codes. I used to type in alternating caps. I used to replace all my “s’s” with “z’s.” I had a low hundred digit ICQ account (probably by coincidence). I love my emoticons. I was on Asian Avenue before Tom ripped it off to create myspace.
still . . . I dont get it. . . and it scares me. These guys are smart, they are Israeli, they have to be 
. . . Benchmark and Accel are the best. Today, for the first time in my life, I feel too old rather than too young . . . (I’m still waiting on feeling just right). . . . I’m gonna go feed my neopet now . . .
Wow, I REALLY don’t get it. However, without meeting the team and seeing their vision, it’s hard to tell what it is going to be at this stage.
Comment by Albert — February 13, 2007 @ 11:34 am
Being serious for a sec, I think its really an IP play. Once they popularized the langauge they can charge licensing fees for commercial use of their iconography (print/TV commercials etc). Not sure how they can get there though . . .
Comment by will — February 14, 2007 @ 11:15 am
Hey Will, great to find your blog. Thanks for listing on the wiki!
Hope all’s well with you!
Comment by Shripriya — February 16, 2007 @ 7:12 am
Hi Shri! I’ll broadcast the wiki asap . . .
Comment by will — February 16, 2007 @ 10:34 am
Will, don’t worry - you’ve always been the coolest and most “in with the crowd” guy I know
I’d trust your instincts.
Comment by Lara B Housser — February 16, 2007 @ 3:36 pm
hehe . . . in with the geek crowd you might want to elaborate
Comment by will — February 17, 2007 @ 1:43 am