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Building a Web Business After Hours

Event SXSW Interactive 2009
Format Panel
Organizer Aruni Gunasegaram Babble Soft
Description Many businesses are built after-hours or during odd hours of the day and night. Join us for a panel discussion by entrepreneurs who built (or are building) their Web/E-commerce/Other business while holding a day job, multiple jobs, or who are currently balancing two+ career options.
Questions
Answered
  1. How did you/do you manage development of your web applications?
  2. When and why did you decide to take the leap from your paid day job?
  3. When and why did you decide to take a job in addition to your web business?
  4. How do you balance the demands and time requirements of two jobs?
  5. How do you manage key personnel/contractors for your business while working 2+ jobs?
  6. How do you manage the relationship with your employer during this time?
  7. What technologies do you use to run your web/e-commerce business?
  8. How did the economy play into your decision to do an after hours business?
  9. How long have you been navigating between two jobs?
  10. What tools and providers do you use to for your own business?
Panelists David Altounian (itaggit.com), Jeremy Bencken (buzzstream.com), Aruni Gunasegaram, moderator (Babble Soft), Gretchen Heber (naturallycurly.com), Lisa Stone (blogher.com)
Level Intermediate
Category Business / Entrepreneurial