tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post3413829849761584024..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: NearbyNow CEO In It For The Long Run (San Jose Biz Journal)Scott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-922414824130944072008-01-31T14:23:00.000-08:002008-01-31T14:23:00.000-08:00Good to know the business is moving along! You got...Good to know the business is moving along! You got a great e-Commerce/Click-n-Mortar mixed business model for sure.<BR/><BR/>I'm still amazed at how you're able to juggle family, career, and your endurance passions. You're one very blessed dude.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13275664685558526436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-20990044372604140892008-01-30T18:56:00.000-08:002008-01-30T18:56:00.000-08:00Bring it, Will. ;-)Bev Abbs is going to be there, ...Bring it, Will. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Bev Abbs is going to be there, so I suspect you should worry more about getting chicked than beating me!<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-29372580802387277232008-01-29T19:42:00.000-08:002008-01-29T19:42:00.000-08:00You should have stayed in bed Chuck...As for my ow...You should have stayed in bed Chuck...<BR/><BR/>As for my own pervasive sentiments of jealousy & envy, I just feel fortunate I have the opportunity to whip Scott's tall, friendly, handsome, and rich ass on his home course this Saturday.<BR/><BR/>Will G.willgotthardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323789111806889198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-53781377673053007862008-01-29T07:17:00.000-08:002008-01-29T07:17:00.000-08:00Well, after a good night's sleep, I woke realizing...Well, after a good night's sleep, I woke realizing my bratty comments were probably just sour grapes, but I still do believe there are some paradoxes in the way you present your image. If the September 11th bombings really did "wake you up" and make you "want to get your life back", then I just think you wouldn't be going full throttle with new business ventures and flying all over the country to garner as many points for a trail running series, etc. Like I said, I'm not blaming you, it just seems like some media articles paint you as this relaxed mountain runner who has recognized what is really important in life. And I don't think taking a million dollar severance so that you can fly to trail races is much different than flying to New York for business meetings. You're on the go, and that is cool, but you haven't changed much...you're still the type of carbon-consuming, frenetic American that we all are. But I'm sure once you're on the trails, you find your bliss, just like most everyone does who takes up the sport. Anyway, the blog is great, the reports are great, and I'll stop picking on you now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-63273474714484007692008-01-28T13:24:00.000-08:002008-01-28T13:24:00.000-08:00Ron - No worries about moving; that's my neighbor ...Ron - No worries about moving; that's my neighbor who just sold her place. <BR/><BR/>CharlieM - I'm not sure how you read "get out of the rat race" and "dropping out" from this article, for that is surely not the case. I took some time off at one point, but was eager to jump back in with a new sense of balance. I don't think I could ever stop the go, go, go since I love it. And I don't consider myself a martyr for anything. <BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-68324526972926210282008-01-28T12:02:00.000-08:002008-01-28T12:02:00.000-08:00Hey Scott,This is a great idea. Being a web dev I ...Hey Scott,<BR/><BR/>This is a great idea. Being a web dev I got it instantly and have also thought about this sort of app when I am staring at those "Mall Maps"... <BR/><BR/>best of luck.<BR/><BR/>-scottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-11743799998001868072008-01-28T08:44:00.000-08:002008-01-28T08:44:00.000-08:00All of this seems so ironic to me. A Business Jou...All of this seems so ironic to me. A Business Journal article about a man who gives up the "rat race" to see the outdoors, but now is going after a huge business opportunity. But whereas before you were grasping after millions, now you are after billions, plus the trail trophies, and blog awards, etc. All of it is fine, but just let go of the "got out of the rat race" blurbs. You are still very much on the wheel like the rest of us, reaching, grasping, non-stop go, go, go. Again, totally cool to do that, just don't be a martyr for "dropping out".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-50955557267104305372008-01-27T19:19:00.000-08:002008-01-27T19:19:00.000-08:00I've been on similar "quests" at Stanford Shopping...I've been on similar "quests" at Stanford Shopping Center with my wife. I'm sure she'll be a NearbyNow user. Best of luck with that.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I noticed that there's a For Sale sign in your driveway. I hope you're not moving. I always liked the local flavor of your posts.<BR/><BR/>RonRon Talainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05472532393188142707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-90986416314982420992008-01-27T14:08:00.000-08:002008-01-27T14:08:00.000-08:00I had no idea it took you over 2 hours to finish t...I had no idea it took you over 2 hours to finish the last 4 miles! That is intense! Hope your runs this year are going off to a great start! Keep it real.<BR/><BR/>Mark SMark Sittonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09538797610899602052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-14445882773801526692008-01-27T06:36:00.000-08:002008-01-27T06:36:00.000-08:00Scott..interesting story. I run but am always int...Scott..interesting story. I run but am always interested in how data fusion projects can be a success. From my experience it surly is not the technology that makes projects a failure..its the people politics...ie this my data and I won't share that often makes it hard. Appears you have cracked that egg...Good luck..so are your really "fusing" or doing some SOA work on bringing things together...Now if your interested in looking at the spatial components on retail prices...structures to how that goes we should talk...simple google maps or virtual earth etc...low end...you maybe able to provide valuable return to the retailers with some good spatial analysis...<BR/><BR/>TonyTony Laffertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803559031879184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-68986034595286087162008-01-26T18:56:00.000-08:002008-01-26T18:56:00.000-08:00Hey teammate (x2), that is absolutely awesome! Rea...Hey teammate (x2), that is absolutely awesome! Really loved the article.Keep it up champ!Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726160629468677493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-52846047407131691572008-01-26T18:04:00.000-08:002008-01-26T18:04:00.000-08:00You are all too kind with your comments - thank yo...You are all too kind with your comments - thank you for leaving them! It's hard to figure out who is reading this blog sometimes, so I appreciate you letting me know how/when you found it. No worries about cutting back on ultras due to start-ups - I think the ultra races and community are a big part of what allows me to put so much energy in NearbyNow. Each race and new friend just fills me with optimism, and my thinking is crystal clear when I'm out on the trail. I always chuckle when I hear somebody in the tech industry say "this is not a sprint, it's a marathon"...run four marathons in a row and you'll get a REAL appreciation for that quote. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Marco - What an amazing story of perseverance at Western States! It's an inspiration that you kept on it right to the finish. I think you will do very well at TRT.<BR/><BR/>Greg - You are right that not all retailers are able to give detailed inventory information for our search engine. We tend to take snapshots of inventory each 24-48 hours, and then check in real-time when a shopper requests a size/color (sometimes computer to computer, sometimes a call to the store). You will notice that we tend to say "here is the range of sizes available" more so than "there are four size 8's on the shelf right now". Most of our patents are on the inventory collection and checking mechanisms, and how they can address the myriad of options for inventory systems. The NearbyNow engineering team are miracle workers, and I am consistenly impressed with their ability to do the impossible. <BR/><BR/>You guys will be happy to know that every NearbyNow employee gets a free pair of Inov-8's too (and an iPhone). How fun is that?<BR/><BR/>Hope you are all enjoying the trails this weekend. I got a long run in during the storm break, and am amped for the Woodside 50k.Scott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-76858179270575822612008-01-26T16:33:00.000-08:002008-01-26T16:33:00.000-08:00Scott, I realize that you can't give away all of N...Scott, I realize that you can't give away all of NearbyNow's secrets, but can you give us any insight into how you can get stores' inventories into a format that allows for such detailed searches (by color, size, etc.)? I'm imagining that each company stores this info differently and can't imagine how you merge it all together.crowtherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636268417511507679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-86676180610174629372008-01-26T10:55:00.000-08:002008-01-26T10:55:00.000-08:00amazing story scott!amazing story scott!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-8358658927036805242008-01-26T10:14:00.000-08:002008-01-26T10:14:00.000-08:00So, that's your story. Very interesting and inspir...So, that's your story. Very interesting and inspiring. You do have a talent for writing, and obvioulsy you are an intelligent person. What impresses me the most though, is yor ability to express the human spirit in your writing. We all have experiences in our lives that have motivated us to accomplish great things or to embark on the road to achieve meaningful goals. Reading your blog inspires me to stay on course. I rann WS 100 in 2007. It was my first, and I completed it in 30:17, over the 30 hour limit. My goal was to go the distance, and I did. The awesome part of being the last man to cross the finish line, was that I got to receive a special award in front of all the elites for not quiting, and for going the distance no matter what. This year I'm running TRT, and I'm ready to do it in less than 30 hours this time.<BR/><BR/>Marco DensonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-16105566798509212212008-01-25T21:57:00.000-08:002008-01-25T21:57:00.000-08:00Hey scott.. You are kind of a role model for me. W...Hey scott.. You are kind of a role model for me. When I started off my blog, I was an active reader of your blog and even now I am. Though I don't fancy becoming a ceo, I have an arduous task of doing a phd in the next few years and ofcourse running marathons and ultras before I finish.<BR/>Keep blogging and keep inspiring.<BR/><BR/>KarthikAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-4881972084479124842008-01-25T21:12:00.000-08:002008-01-25T21:12:00.000-08:00Screenplays, dot.com's, ultra marathons, millionai...Screenplays, dot.com's, ultra marathons, millionaires, revolutionary ideas! I can't wait for the movie! Great article, Scott. Congrats on your success. It has been a pleasure getting to know you in a cyber sense over the past few months.Tony Overbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639919141230897359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-3500708059552110182008-01-25T17:52:00.000-08:002008-01-25T17:52:00.000-08:00Great article! I admit that I have read up on Nea...Great article! I admit that I have read up on NearbyNow before. So between that and our interview, I felt like I had a lot of the inside scoop Jean referenced. But I still really enjoyed reading about it again. That lady did an excellent job tying everything together and to present the 'holistic' you.Dave - Atlanta Trailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870521955679174148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-86686589815727283662008-01-25T15:47:00.000-08:002008-01-25T15:47:00.000-08:00Great article! Thanks to car pooling, I had the ch...Great article! Thanks to car pooling, I had the chance to learn about all these amazing stories. Feel like I was an insider, but not anymore as the word got out! ;-)<BR/><BR/>And now I won't see you at WTC, sorry about that. Next time will probably be on the WS trail.<BR/><BR/>Good luck in the meantime,<BR/><BR/>Jean.Jean Pommierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12590228467214315945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-37124246808657181542008-01-25T15:00:00.000-08:002008-01-25T15:00:00.000-08:00Congrats Scott. What a great write up! Wish you th...Congrats Scott. What a great write up! Wish you the best with your family, business, and running career.kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878270709941552558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-40047180061995329232008-01-25T14:51:00.000-08:002008-01-25T14:51:00.000-08:00That's a great profile, Scott. It reads like a sc...That's a great profile, Scott. It reads like a screenplay all by itself.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with NearbyNow!Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-14077923139175168592008-01-25T14:48:00.000-08:002008-01-25T14:48:00.000-08:00As someone who just recently found your blog, I fe...As someone who just recently found your blog, I felt like I had just entered the theater half way through the movie. Thanks for filling me in on the 1st half. It'll make the 2nd half much more enjoyable.<BR/><BR/>It's also nice to know ultra-runners can have success off the trail too! Balance in everything.Will Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594369994536801442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-80677710017931104882008-01-25T14:23:00.000-08:002008-01-25T14:23:00.000-08:00Nice article!I have been reading your blogs for a ...Nice article!<BR/><BR/>I have been reading your blogs for a year or so after I had started distance running two years back. Your blogs have been great and show true spirit of distance running.<BR/><BR/>Wish you success in your new business venture. Hope this won't make you deviate too much from ultra running that I got a feeling, makes you happy.<BR/><BR/>A fellow runnerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-44882029167729172852008-01-25T13:39:00.000-08:002008-01-25T13:39:00.000-08:00That's a very well written article! I had no idea...That's a very well written article! I had no idea about the beginnings of your trail running and what surrounded that. You have quite the story!Jessica DeLinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02087406261937964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-54921297483810138952008-01-25T13:13:00.000-08:002008-01-25T13:13:00.000-08:00I'm going to be the exception on this site for sur...I'm going to be the exception on this site for sure. Scott, we met in business but I didn't know you were a ultramarathon runner. Plus a screeplay writer! Very intersting. I hope to do business with NearbyNow.<BR/><BR/>Bob DahlbergAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com