D-Wave: Canucks On a Roll

Looks like some hometown entrepreneurs are making waves with their quantum computer, and getting plenty of coverage to boot. Alas, I wasn’t able to score an invitation to the party at the Computer History Museum, but The Register covered it nicely (I especially like the quote “the management’s mix of enthusiasm and frank realism made the pitch all the more believable” – something uniquely Canadian).

Way to go guys!

Startup School 2006 Notes



I had the unique opportunity to attend Paul Graham/Y Combinator‘s Startup School 2006. Held at Stanford’s Kresge Auditorium, the day featured an impressive lineup of local entrepreneurs and experts who shared their experience with a large group of aspiring entrepreneurs.

For the benefit of those who weren’t able to attend this phenomenal event, I’m putting my notes online (supplementing those available on the Startup School Wiki):