MeFi Projects

LBRY (pronounced "Library") is an open-source protocol providing a decentralized marketplace. LBRY allows anyone to publish content and anyone to buy it from anyone else, but with an economic design to combat piracy and benefit artists. If you are an OSX or Linux user you can test LBRY yourself. You can also learn more about LBRY or join our list.
posted by christonabike on Dec 21, 2015 - 2 comments

ooovre helps people buy books online from local booksellers. The current site is a prototype that allows you to order any book from a local bookseller of your choice and then pick it up from their shop, often within 24-28 hours. We've just launched on Kickstarter to raise £30,000 to build the next version of the site with more powerful tools for local booksellers to sell online and roll out into the US, Canada and Australia. [more inside]
posted by johnny novak on Nov 12, 2015 - 4 comments

StartCards are free flashcards for serious entrepreneurs. Founders use them to quickly memorize key concepts so they can spend less time reading books and more time growing their business. [more inside]
posted by pallen123 on May 20, 2015 - 1 comment

I wrote an Open Letter on Medium snarkily addressing my long-term issues with Startup Culture, VC funding, and various other tangled attendants.
posted by whimsicalnymph on Jun 17, 2014 - 0 comments

Seneca is a website that helps people give time to their friends and money to social causes. [more inside]
posted by The Ted on May 21, 2014 - 0 comments

A ten part portrait of an entrepreneur, told through monologues and song. Pete recently opened a small clothing store. He's begun recording a video diary to document what's happening with his business, as well as his thoughts on what it means to be a small business owner. [more inside]
posted by rhymes with carrots on May 11, 2013 - 0 comments

Great for desktops, tablets and smartphones. Can be used without an account or sign up for free to customize the default set of websites on the home page. Websites can be added either by URL or from a directory.
posted by petrkral on Mar 7, 2013 - 9 comments

MobChalk is a simple tool for anonymous communication in public spaces using your smartphone. You can leave messages, chat, or meet people. It's like invisible graffiti for every place you go. [more inside]
posted by liamcampbell on Aug 8, 2012 - 4 comments

We've just launched the alpha of a 10-month bootstrapped project at LifeSnapper.com. LifeSnapper lets you build a beautiful, themed timeline of the key events in your life to tell and share your story with friends and family. You can see a demo timeline, or checkout LifeSnapper's own timeline to quickly understand the idea behind it. [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri on Apr 17, 2011 - 1 comment