Edial Dekker

"It is pitch black and freezing and I am in an old, abandoned ice factory in East Berlin. The view..."

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:52:10 -0500

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It is pitch black and freezing and I am in an old, abandoned ice factory in East Berlin. The view from the roof is grand - the iconic, Socialist-era TV tower nicely defines Berlin’s skyline from across the Spree River. But we are here to see the art, our guide tells us, as we snake up and down staircases and through huge, empty rooms, walls full of graffiti, lit by our phones’ flashlight apps.

This is the second to last stop on the “Twilight Berlin Underground Tour.” I am here, ostensibly, to see art and potentially meet “people living on the fringes of society,” according to the listing. We have already visited an abandoned brewery where street artists used to squat, and an old rail yard area now home to studios. Our last stop is some sort of “hacker’s lair.”

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- RRW: Fast Times In East Berlin: Exploring Europe’s New Startup Capital

actioncontents.com: The Berlin Mayor, Local Politics and why they don't Matter.

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:08:53 -0500

actioncontents.com: The Berlin Mayor, Local Politics and why they don't Matter.:

fiahless:

After Monday’s Print Focus Article, there’s been some whining about the lack of support by the Berlin Senate and Mayor Wowereit for the German startup scene. (here and here)

I pinged an insider and this is the sad reality:

“1. Zuständig für Euch ist der WIRTSCHAFTSSENAT - das ist in…

Interesting article from Felix. Worth a read (and some thought).

Floris and me on TV. Very meta. (by mathysva)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:48:58 -0500

Floris and me on TV. Very meta. (by mathysva)

Meet the Organizer: Robert, of "Hail a Tour!" in London...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:07:57 -0500

gidsy:

Happy Monday, all! We hope you had a great weekend.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Robert, of the “Hail a Tour!” events in London. Robert is a qualified taxi tour guide and has a number of awesome guided adventures though London up on Gidsy - explore Harry Potter’s London, Murder in the Metropolis, Classic London & London’s American Links in the back of his classic black cab. Keep reading to learn all about Robert, his love for London, and his connection to the Royal wedding…

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I met Robert in London the other day.

Gidsy just got funded!

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:54:57 -0500

gidsy:

It’s official. We’re happy to announce that Sunstone Capital, Werner Vogels, Index Capital and Ashton Kutcher have made a significant investment in Gidsy. We could not be more happy and can’t wait to take Gidsy to the next level with you.

For more information please see our press release:

http://gidsy.me/wJUJ68

Love,

Gidsy

"Eines der vielversprechendsten Berliner Start-ups ist Gidsy.com. Die Geschäftsidee erinnert an..."

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:31:31 -0500

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Eines der vielversprechendsten Berliner Start-ups ist Gidsy.com. Die Geschäftsidee erinnert an Handwerk- und Kunstcommunitys wie Etsy und DaWanda: Orts- und Fachkundige bieten Führungen oder Workshops an, in denen sie ihre Kenntnisse und ihr Können vermitteln und Teilnehmerzahl und Preis selbst festsetzen. Für fünf Euro zum Beispiel bietet Robert L. einen einstündigen Snooker-Kurs an, für acht Euro gibt Bettina S. eine Mittagspausen-Yogastunde in Kreuzberg. Hinterher können Teilnehmer bewerten, wie es ihnen gefallen hat und ihre Entdeckung in sozialen Netzwerken weiterempfehlen. Gidsy kassiert jeweils zehn Prozent Vermittlungsgebühr.

“Wir wollen der Lonely Planet 2.0 werden”, sagt Edial Dekker über Gidsy. Gemeinsam mit seinem Bruder Floris und Mitgründer Philipp Wassibauer kam dem gebürtigen Niederländer die Idee zu dem dezentralen “Marktplatz für Aktivitäten” im Sommer des vergangenen Jahres. Im November ging die Seite online. Nach Berlin folgten Lokalisierungen für New York und Amsterdam. London, San Francisco und eine deutschsprachige Version sind in konkreter Planung.

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- Gidsy on Zeit Online: ‘Start-ups: Berlin euphorisiert die Gründerszene | Digital | ZEIT ONLINE’

wilwheaton: (via my teacher says some smart shit. thought you...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:22:16 -0500

wilwheaton:

(via my teacher says some smart shit. thought you might like it - Reddit)

"Psychologists have found a way to make money-fueled happiness last, however: Buy experiences, not..."

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:13:37 -0500

“Psychologists have found a way to make money-fueled happiness last, however: Buy experiences, not material goods. We adapt to things we do slower than just plain things.”

- The Experiential Economy: Can Money Buy Happiness? (via gidsy)

"Interviewer: If you get hold of two magnets, and you push them, you can feel this pushing between..."

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:54:15 -0500

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Interviewer: If you get hold of two magnets, and you push them, you can feel this pushing between them. Turn them around the other way, and they slam together. Now, what is it, the feeling between those two magnets?

Feynman: What do you mean, “What’s the feeling between the two magnets?”

Interviewer: There’s something there, isn’t there? The sensation is that there’s something there when you push these two magnets together.

Feynman: Listen to my question. What is the meaning when you say that there’s a feeling? Of course you feel it. Now what do you want to know?

Interviewer: What I want to know is what’s going on between these two bits of metal?

Feynman: They repel each other.

Interviewer: What does that mean, or why are they doing that, or how are they doing that? I think that’s a perfectly reasonable question.

Feynman: Of course, it’s an excellent question. But the problem, you see, when you ask why something happens (…)

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- [Transcript] Richard Feynman on Why Questions - Less Wrong Discussion

davemorin: 46 seconds on life from Steve Jobs.

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:56:58 -0500

davemorin:

46 seconds on life from Steve Jobs.

Gidsy Logbook: Now in NYC!

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:32:24 -0500

Gidsy Logbook: Now in NYC!:

gidsy:

After an incredible first week in Berlin, we’re proud to announce that Gidsy is now available in NYC!

A few highlights:

Guide to Building Your Home Cocktail Bar with expert entertainer, Brian Quinn

Getting Shit Made in the USA a workshop in going from idea to finished product with…

theimpossiblecool: Godard.

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:26:03 -0500

theimpossiblecool:

Godard.

Gidsy Logbook: We've launched our public beta version in Berlin!

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:01:30 -0400

Gidsy Logbook: We've launched our public beta version in Berlin!:

gidsy:

Head over to Gidsy right now and have a look around. After months of hard work, we’re launching our first public beta version…!

Wondering what Gidsy is?
Gidsy is a marketplace for unique experiences, where any individual can host an activity and anyone else can book a spot in that…

actioncontents.com: Gründerszene Digs Deep

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:14:48 -0400

actioncontents.com: Gründerszene Digs Deep:

fiahless:

Over the past few months Amen has been lucky to receive a lot of favorable, critical and honest German press coverage. We are very grateful to the amazing people at Spiegel, Welt, Zeit and the diligent bloggers at Techcrunch, netzwertig, deutsche startups, TechBerlin and

Gidsy Logbook: Gidsy is hiring: join the team!

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:34:02 -0400

Gidsy Logbook: Gidsy is hiring: join the team!:

gidsy:

Things have been shaping up here at the Gidsy HQ. Meanwhile, our new office is also becoming nicer every day. At the moment, we’re preparing for the big launch. Soon, we can share more good news. But this is only the beginning, and we’re hiring talented people to join the team. We’re…

Gidsy on Facebook

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:27:52 -0400

Gidsy on Facebook:

If you like us on Gidsy, I’ll buy beer for you. Really.

(via FFFFOUND! | Time Flies | Flickr - Photo Sharing!)

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:34:24 -0400

(via FFFFOUND! | Time Flies | Flickr - Photo Sharing!)

My favorite Venn diagram ever.

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:38:51 -0400

My favorite Venn diagram ever.

Gidsy Logbook: Tuesday Tube Day: Ken Robinson on education

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:43:22 -0400

Gidsy Logbook: Tuesday Tube Day: Ken Robinson on education:

gidsy:

The very clever Sir Ken Robinson explains why education systems need a complete overhaul in this 10-minute animated lecture from London’s RSA. See how creativity is being allowed to go to waste, and what we can do to change the situation.

Schools are still pretty much organized on…

It was my birthday a few days ago. Thank you so much Andrew and...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:16:48 -0400

It was my birthday a few days ago. Thank you so much Andrew and Kara…!