Oh, The Pain - Falling Below Howard in the SA 100. NOT!

Just when I thought I had suffered the gravest of injustices, tying the not-so-dainty and not-too-dextrous Howard in the original Blackberry Thumb-off, I was alterted to this: that I am #90 on the Silicon Alley 100, and Mr. Lindzon is #61. I know, I know, when I heard that Howard was 61 I thought they were talking about his age but no, this is where he falls on the list.

Now Howard is very proud of his position, and has been gloating about it both online and offline (I had the pleasure of sitting in a Board meeting with the slimmed-down Lindzon, who is looking like an advertisement for Nutri-Fast). In fact, he can't seem to shut up about it. Recognition on a list of any kind is almost too much for him to handle. Real-world validation! On the same list as major-domo Michael Bloomberg, VC dude and pal Fred Wilson and the babealicious Lindsay Campbell! This is the culmination of a dizzying 2007 for my Phoenix-based friend.

I think his inclusion into the SA 100 glitterati might be just the catalyst to get Mr. Lindzon to trade the sun and sand for the friendly confines of Silicon Alley. All the pieces are now in place. He is an online media playa. Friends and pals among top NY VCs. Dropping the pear-shaped leisure body for a lean, mean and sleek NY look. Is the writing on the wall? Maybe Silicon Alley Insider can investigate... The question isn't if Lindzon can handle NY, but if NY can handle Lindzon.

Congrats to Mr. #61. You really did have a rocking year and you deserve it, pal. But someone had to kick you in the nuts for being so freaking excited about a stupid list. And that someone just had to be me. xoxoxo

Comments

[howard Lindzon]

nate and I just ate pizza so I am off the wagon in celebration ....skidding ot of control :)

[Nate Westheimer]

When i emailed my family to tell them I was an "up and comer" on the list, my uncle replied:

"Most cases I follow rule: 'when you play poorly say little, when you play great say nothing..'"

Well said, Uncle Pete.