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June 22, 2005

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Steve Shu

Just sent to you an email on the subject. One thing I wanted to highlight. I have a few relationships with international folks. I think that it is a psychological thing that virtual collaboration technology (email, Skype, blogging) has gotten good enough that I think of people as being in the States. Thus, while contractual arrangements should probably factor in exchange rates and prices in the local markets, I don't do this right now. I think I am doing this and erring (if at all) in the favor of my partner, but in any case, it's an interesting point that I hadn't thought about much until now.

Carlos N Velez

"I think that it is a psychological thing that virtual collaboration technology (email, Skype, blogging) has gotten good enough that I think of people as being in the States."

Interesting point. I communicate regularly via IM with someone from Australia. We're somewhat restricted by the time difference (he's +14 hours), but otherwise, it's no different than IM with someone in Boston. So, we tend to IM early my morning (late his evening), and vica versa. It's very easy to forget the geographic difference, especially when you're communicating well and being productive.

jim wilde

Hi Carlos,

I do a lot of work with open source software, specifically, social software that encompasses working with developers all over the world. You've probably checked out the OSS model and the application to your industry. What's fascinating, happening now is the newer services being offerd with social software - del.icio.us, technoraiti, ideascape, et al. I wrote a post, http://www.advancinginsights.com/mybiz/connect_people_places_and_things_to_ideas_and_information
that offers some basic answers to your questions, "how can I (we) enable the emerging life science companies here in New York to tap into this wealth of talent and capacity, while at the same time creating companies and jobs here in New York?". I would like to talk with you more, you can reach me at 973.433.4007 or via my blog.

warn regards,

jim wilde

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