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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:19:59 -0400

Gidsy Logbook: Gidsy is now part of GetYourGuide

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:03:58 -0400

Gidsy Logbook: Gidsy is now part of GetYourGuide:

Gidsy is now part of GetYourGuide. We’re going to continue what we set out to do: bring together people around activities.

Just over a year ago, we set out to change the way people travel and explore the world. The idea was sparked from a failed mushroom hunt - we couldn’t find a local…

The start of a big new journey!

the big summary of everything

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:06:15 -0400

the big summary of everything

gidsy: Imagination is the highest form of research. - Albert...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:52:29 -0400

gidsy:

Imagination is the highest form of research.

- Albert Einstein, born on this day in 1879.

gidsy: Join us on Saturday, March 9th at the Gidsy HQ for a...

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:16:15 -0500

gidsy:

Join us on Saturday, March 9th at the Gidsy HQ for a really fun afternoon meetup, along with the cool dudes from Airbnb & Frents!

We’re making an official call for spring cleaning, and throwing a Big Swap.

Bring your clothes, books, records & cds, seeds for your garden and anything else you want to swap or lend, and leave with your wheelbarrows full of new things! We’ll provide an abundance of tasty treats & drinks.

Looking forward to swapping with you!

RSVP

This will be fun!

Maker Weekend is happening this weekend!

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:41:00 -0500

via Boris

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:42:42 -0500

via Boris

The ‘Game of the century’ is so much worth watching....

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 04:52:35 -0500

The ‘Game of the century’ is so much worth watching. Via Cat

“Now that everyone is empowered with these tools to create...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:55:17 -0500

“Now that everyone is empowered with these tools to create stuff has there been a lot more great shit coming out, not really. You still have to something to do with those tools. You should really try to have something to say”

Dave Grohl, Joshua Homme, Trent Reznor - Mantra (fragment from film).

"Amazon Leadership Principles Whether you are an individual contributor or a manager of a large..."

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:07:06 -0500

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Amazon Leadership Principles

Whether you are an individual contributor or a manager of a large team, you are an Amazon leader. These are our leadership principles and every Amazonian is guided by these principles.

Customer Obsession
Leaders start with the customer and work backwards. They work vigorously to earn and keep customer trust. Although leaders pay attention to competitors, they obsess over customers.

Ownership
Leaders are owners. They think long term and don’t sacrifice long-term value for short-term results. They act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just their own team. They never say “that’s not my job”.

Invent and Simplify
Leaders expect and require innovation and invention from their teams and always find ways to simplify. They are externally aware, look for new ideas from everywhere, and are not limited by “not invented here”. As we do new things, we accept that we may be misunderstood for long periods of time.

Are Right, A Lot
Leaders are right a lot. They have strong business judgment and good instincts.

Hire and Develop the Best
Leaders raise the performance bar with every hire and promotion. They recognize exceptional talent, and willingly move them throughout the organization. Leaders develop leaders and take seriously their role in coaching others.

Insist on the Highest Standards
Leaders have relentlessly high standards - many people may think these standards are unreasonably high. Leaders are continually raising the bar and drive their teams to deliver high quality products, services and processes. Leaders ensure that defects do not get sent down the line and that problems are fixed so they stay fixed.

Think Big
Thinking small is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Leaders create and communicate a bold direction that inspires results. They think differently and look around corners for ways to serve customers.

Bias for Action
Speed matters in business. Many decisions and actions are reversible and do not need extensive study. We value calculated risk taking.

Frugality
We try not to spend money on things that don’t matter to customers. Frugality breeds resourcefulness, self-sufficiency and invention. There are no extra points for headcount, budget size or fixed expense.

Vocally Self Critical
Leaders do not believe their or their team’s body odor smells of perfume. Leaders come forward with problems or information, even when doing so is awkward or embarrassing. Leaders benchmark themselves and their teams against the best.

Earn Trust of Others
Leaders are sincerely open-minded, genuinely listen, and are willing to examine their strongest convictions with humility.

Dive Deep Leaders operate at all levels, stay connected to the details and audit frequently. No task is beneath them.

Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit
Leaders are obligated to respectfully challenge decisions when they disagree, even when doing so is uncomfortable or exhausting. Leaders have conviction and are tenacious. They do not compromise for the sake of social cohesion. Once a decision is determined, they commit wholly.

Deliver Results
Leaders focus on the key inputs for their business and deliver them with the right quality and in a timely fashion. Despite setbacks, they rise to the occasion and never settle.

”

- http://www.amazon.com/Values-Careers-Homepage/b?ie=UTF8&node=239365011

Gidsy Logbook: Win the Best Valentine's Day Ever in Berlin!

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:03:24 -0500

Gidsy Logbook: Win the Best Valentine's Day Ever in Berlin! :

gidsy:

Here is your chance - win the best Valentine’s Day ever with Gidsy + Uber!

The Prize:

An Uber will pick you & your Valentine up at your prefered location in Berlin, and take you to a small airport outside of the city.

There, you will meet Gidsy organizer Markus, who will take you…

Gidsy and Uber share the love, airborn!

"It is so hard to leave — until you leave. And then it is the easiest goddamned thing in the world."

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:03:05 -0500

“It is so hard to leave — until you leave. And then it is the easiest goddamned thing in the world.”

- John Green, Paper Towns (via lakesidesunshine)

February 2nd - startup crash course

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:59:17 -0500

There’s a new date for the fourth startup crash course up…! Be sure to sign up early, as there are limited spots and they normally sell out soon. Hope to see you there. Also, beers are included. Floris, brother and co-founder, will also be there.

Berlin Startup Crash Course by Edial D. on Gidsy

Intense poetry, via my friend Bastian.

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:45:56 -0500

Intense poetry, via my friend Bastian.

Little Big Details: A little update on our startup: Gidsy.com

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:14:23 -0500

Little Big Details: A little update on our startup: Gidsy.com:

littlebigdetails:

As most of you already know, Little Big Details is a side project that emerged before we started working on Gidsy.com. Since then, Little Big Details has grown quite a bit and last week we celebrated a new milestone of having 125.000+ followers on tumblr.

Building an online design community…

gidsy: What if money was no object? A great video on how to not...

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 09:23:56 -0500

gidsy:

What if money was no object? A great video on how to not spend your life.

gidsy: Berlin from A-Z, an illustrated guide. We took the...

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:25:01 -0500

gidsy:

Berlin from A-Z, an illustrated guide.

We took the liberty of putting together a little collection of some typical and iconic things you can find around Berlin. The list is as follows:

Ampelmann, the iconic traffic crossing symbol

Bikes, the only way to get around

Club Mate, keeping Berlin awake 24/7

Dog Poo, a daily hazard

Electronic Music, to keep you entertained

Fernsehturm, aka: The TV Tower

Gidsy, helping you find things to do since 2011

Hipsters, making what’s old new again

Imbiss, for late-night eats

Ja! The friendliest store-brand snacks in town.

Kebap, the street food of champions

Lattes, when you’re not quite ready for a Club Mate

Museums, over 170 of them in Berlin!

Neukölln, Berlin’s eighth borough.

Obst & Gemuse, found at the city’s many farmers markets

Photoautomat, Berlin’s famous old-school photo booths

Quatsch! A word you might say if you stepped on letter D.

Reichstag, aka: the German parliament

Spätkauf, for late-night drinks

Tempelhof, the coolest abandoned airfield/community space ever

U-bahn, for when you can’t ride a bike

Viktoriapark, for one of the best views of Berlin

The Wall, the reminder of a city once divided

Xberg, aka: Kreuzberg

YAAM, the coolest beach bar in town

Zoo, aka: Zoologischer Garten, Germany’s oldest Zoo

What would you add to the list?

Gidsy Logbook: You Can Now Follow Cities on Gidsy!

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:53:20 -0500

Gidsy Logbook: You Can Now Follow Cities on Gidsy!:

gidsy:

Today we’ve got a fresh new update to share. You can now follow cities to stay up to date with new & exciting activities happening all over the world.

Here’s how it works:

Following cities is incredibly easy. Simply search for activities in a city, and click Follow. You can choose to follow…

The next phase has started

gidsy: Find a good reason to go somewhere new with Gidsy.

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:19:48 -0500

gidsy:

Find a good reason to go somewhere new with Gidsy.

Amen. Blog: Win 4 x 25€ Gidsy Gift Cards

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:50:48 -0500

Amen. Blog: Win 4 x 25€ Gidsy Gift Cards :

thebestandworstofeverything:

Christmas is coming up and here’s what we have for you:

How can you win?

Answer the following question: What is the best Gidsy activity gift ever?

Here’s what you have to do:

1. Go to Gidsy’s website and pick your favorite activity —> Click HERE to get…