aideRSS has a new VP of Development—Jim Murphy
July 7, 2008 by Tris Hussey
Filed under Business
Coming in on a motorcycle, Jim Murphy is the new VP of Development for aideRSS. Have to wonder what’s on his docket for his first 90 days:
Though he rode into town on a motorcycle rather than a spirited palomino, as our new VP Development, Jim won’t be wasting any time applying his know-how, creativity, and discipline to planning, operations, and support here at AideRSS. Source: There’s a new sheriff in town… – AideRSS Blog
Now that you’re whistling the tune from Clint Eastwood spaghetti westerns, let’s think about where things are going and maybe come up with our own suggestions.
Over the last few weeks it seems that RSS, a mainstay in my info existence, has fallen off our radar. We’re talking about AIR apps and micro blogging and FriendFeed and lifestreams.
I think should be pretty clear to all of us that the tools, techniques, and algorithms that aideRSS have developed will be key to us being able to sort through the mire to find the nuggets we want.
In fact, as I was writing this a post from Marshall Kirkpatrick’s blog passed by via Snackr on well, pulling info out of Facebook as an RSS feed using Dapper.
Handy, eh?
Now what’s handier here? Snackr? Facebook? Marshall? Or my ability to pull it out?
That’s what we need to think about about do better.
So Jim, let’s expand the filters, make them easier, and rock it.
Well, one thing is clear: I’m going to need a bigger hat to do this job int he manner it deserves. Thanks for the howdy do!
I’m psyched to be joining AideRSS and can say that I am awed by the possibilities. You’re going to see a number of interesting announcements int he next 90 days that’s for sure. Starting with this week, but I’m no leaker so you’ll have to work on Melanie if you want in on the news before hand. :)
I have to say that I’m of two minds with respect to RSS falling “off your radar”. I think this is the future and its absolutely necessary. RSS on your radar is like SMTP, HTTP or FTP on your radar…its technology not capability. I think its time to get on with the next wave of RSS usage and we’re ready to play a major part. (Notice the fact that I refrained from any lame RSS 2.0 references that is NOT part of the strategy)
Thanks for picking up the news and I look forward to the continued conversation!
Heh Jim. RSS never falls off my radar; it smacks me straight in the face on a constant basis.
You caught the gist, though. RSS is a foundational technology and one that we shouldn’t take for granted or ignore.
Yes, I’ll see what bribery I can offer Melanie for info.