Cook Asks: What's the Worst Idea in Seattle High-Tech History?
John Cook, on his Venture Blog, is chumming for comments -- or rather, asking a good, thought-provoking question:
Here's what I would like to know: What is the worst idea in Seattle high-tech history?Readers have suggested Kozmo, Mercata, Vulcan's FlipStart, and the late lamented Homegrocer.com.Some may claim Microsoft Bob, others might say online errand service MyLackey.com.
There's got to be plenty more out there. What do you think?
Seattlest vaguely remembers some small, plucky web site that was basically a Kozmo.com exclusive to espresso drinks. If you were in downtown Seattle, you placed your order through the site and they'd bring you a latte. We're hoping no one lost major cash on that one -- though as we recall, the site design was on the rinky-dink side, so probably not -- but not a good idea. We can't for the life of us remember the name. Anyone know what we're talking about -- or have another nomination?
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