Brian Alvey

How Jason and I created Engadget

543 days ago

Obsessable got a bunch of nice welcome posts from around the web yesterday.

One of them from Silicon Alley Insider was called "Crowd Fusion's Gadget Site Obsessable.com Launches To Take On Engadget, Gizmodo." As much fun as that sounds, Obsessable wasn't built to try and beat the top gadget blogs at breaking news about products that are being released six months from now.

I also see one big fact that needs to be corrected:

No immediate threat to industry leaders Engadget -- which Alvey co-created with Jason Calacanis -- or Gawker Media's Gizmodo, but something to watch.

Dan got the "something to watch" part right, but saying Jason and I created Engadget is like saying Scotty Pippen and Dennis Rodman lead the Chicago Bulls to their last three championships. Peter Rojas created Engadget -- top to bottom from the name to the tone. Jason and I were there for assists, collecting rebounds and throwing the occasional forearm.

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iMark 543 days ago

The site looks fantastic and fun to read. Well done my friend.
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Dan Frommer 543 days ago

Thanks for the clarification, Brian. I've updated my post. BTW, slick platform!
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Andrew Galasetti 543 days ago

It's great for you to give credit where credit is deserved! No wonder you've done so great in business.
-Andrew
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Dave Zatz 543 days ago

Don't underestimate Scotty Pippen's contributions! ;)
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Brian Alvey 536 days ago

I had been picturing myself as the Dennis Rodman in that trio, but the more I look at it Jason Calacanis is definitely Rodman.
Sigh.

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