Gabe and I want to be sure that our start up company, Izeni, has a cash runway that’s long enough to ensure that we can have a proper lift off. To that end we’ve been doing some consulting and contract work (mostly low-hanging fruit) to slow our burn rate, and it’s worked fairly well because we’re in bootstrapping mode and our expenses are relativity low. So, although we’ve never really sought contract work, we do like it; and I thought I’d do a quick post officially soliciting it.
So without further ado, Izeni will be accepting all kinds of technical consulting and contract work. Our specialities are Python coding; website development (particularly using the Django framework); Linux systems administration (Apache, *SQL, Postfix, Mailman, IPtables, Samba, Bash, etc.); and VoIP-based telephony (Asterisk and Freeswitch).
We can also do general computer and network support, online marketing, and a myriad of other technical and business odds and ends. :)
Izeni is based out of Utah, but we can also telecommute.
Please let me know if you have any contracting and consulting opportunities or know of any companies looking for web guys, programmers, or other technical contractors. Otherwise, feel free to repost this (pass the word along), or just keep us in mind.
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Tags: Asterisk, Bootsrapping, Contract Work, Custom Website Developement, Django, Entrepreneurship, Freeswitch, Fundraising, Izeni, Linux, Programming, Python, Systems Administration, Tech Contractors, VoIP
Business, Technology, Utah | Jordy | 
January 5, 2009 4:48 pm | 
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My brother Nate is in Boston making calls for the Romney campaign today. Contact me with your phone number if you (or anyone you know) would like to donate.
I’ve been attending the Wayne Brown Institute’s excellent How to Raise Money in Utah” seminars. It’s amazing that, even though each session basically covers the same topic, I manage to glean a little something new every time I go.
Besides an excellent introduction from Brad Bertoch and the obligatory legal discussion (this time from David Angerbauer of Holland & Hart), we heard from Devin Thorpe (aka MidMarketMaven) of the Thorpe Capital Group. Devin gave a quick overview of his 10 ways to get money to chase you series that I recently blogged about. He said he was glad to finally meet his one blog reader, but I’m pretty sure he was just being modest. :) We also heard from Larry Rigby, a seasoned repeat entrepreneur who was mentored by Wayne Brown himself. Currently CEO of ZARS Pharma, Larry is a guru in the health and life sciences industry who has raised about $75 million in his career. He’s also now an author of a new book called The Jager Artist.
These seminars are a free, fantastic way to hear about fundraising tips from people who have done it. They’re a definite must for any Utah entrepreneur who plans on raising capital someday, whether it’s angel investment or venture capital. Even if that day is far away, it’s never too early to get started. You also want to get on Brad’s mailing list to hear about local venture capital conferences and loads of other cool fundraising events.
Tags: Brad Bertoch, Devin Thorpe, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, How to Raise Money in Utah, Jager Artist, Larry Rigby, Venture Capital, Wayne Brown Institute, WBI, ZARS Pharma
Business, Utah | Jordy | September 22, 2006 4:37 am | Comments (1)
Devin Thorpe (aka Mid Market Maven) from the Thorpe Capital Group just finished a great series of posts called 10 Ways to Get Money To Chase You. Devin is a smart guy who gives great, succinct advice. His blog is a definite must-read for business types.
