Supposedly the US will ban WeChat on Sunday. How would that be implemented? An order to Apple and Google to remove from the app stores? What about existing downloads?
Providing services to the next billion internet users sounds like a big opportunity. I wonder if the solutions will be similar to what worked in the developing world or entirely new.
How many of you made it through this article without getting interrupted? I only made it about 1/3 the way before I received 3 different text messages.
In my opinion, Fixed income investments like Bonds & CDs are incredibly risky in our current economic climate. If interest rates rise or inflation increases then these investments can loose a great deal of their value. Also there is always a risk of default.
I would be interested in advising you and helping you as much as I can. I was recently the Vice President of Product Management for MocoSpace, which is the largest mobile focused social network in the US.
I'm now launching a mobile interactive agency called Liquid Wireless. Shoot me an email at cianchette at gmail if you want to connect.
I've used A/B and multivariate testing at multiple companies. It can be incredibly helpful in optimizing a product.
I would suggest however to focus on building a solid base product first and then optimizing it.
For web the google web optimizer works ok and its free. There is a Boston startup called Sitespect who I've used in the past as well, which has a more robust platform. I can introduce you to them if you want.