Episode 129: I’m an Entrepreneur, And You Can Too: FounderDating cofounder Jessica Alter

Today’s guest is Jessica Alter (@jalter), Cofounder & Chief Connector of FounderDating, “a Linkedin for entrepreneurs.” Jessica and @zeldman discuss growing an online community while maintaining quality and avoiding spam and anti-patterns; how to become an advisor or cofounder; the biggest mistake budding entrepreneurs make; getting to your first customers; why the people side of things—experiential information—is more important than ever (and more important than fundraising); and how listeners can empower themselves to become entrepreneurs. Links for this episode:Jessica Alter (@jalter) | TwitterConnect with Entrepreneurs, Startup founders and Advisors | FounderDatingFor Entrepreneurs, By EntrepreneursConnect with world-class entreprenuers and advisors FounderDating (@founderdating) | TwitterSponsored by DreamHost (Visit the link and use the code 'TheBigWebShow395' for top rated web hosting for just $3.95/month and a free domain name) and An Event Apart (The design conference for people who make websites).