Don’t worry about timing. Pandora Radio founder Tim Westergren has bumped through business models and weathered big storms. He says the biggest myth in business is that it’s all about timing. His take: Adaptability and execution matter more.
— Adapted from “Ten Questions for Tim Westergren,” Inc.
Live from Cupertino. Check out a discussion on startups led by tech luminaries including Square founder Jack Dorsey, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Airbnb founder Nate Blecharczyk. During the live chat on Oct. 19, participants tweeted quotes from Zuckerberg about hiring, vesting and handling competition. A favorite: “Only hire people you would work for.” Go to #startupschool.
Mark that done. Adding to a few good to-do apps, like Workflowy, here comes Todoist. The phone and computer app works across PC, Mac, iOS and Android. It’s free, with a $29/year premium option.
— Adapted from “Todoist app: The task list that lets you unite projects across platforms,” The Washington Post.