me: should probably talk to Josh about that me: assuming they've got anything that would work with this me: suppose you could also get in contact with burn.tv guys, use their software Andrew: build a dense local community, then start opening it up Andrew: same reaosn facebook started at a few universities Andrew: I figure its easier to build critical mas sin a small community thatn worldwide Andrew: definitely on the shortlist me: you could also partner with existing entities like bushwickbk in order to have pre-existing user base Andrew: indeed me: yeah, many already do Andrew: and there are many unsigned bands here, I feel like many would be willing to give up a few songs to commons in exchange for a platform Andrew: 10k will go far promoting just williamsburg Andrew: I think it's a much easier pitch if you are trying to sell teh idea that you are going to make a community Andrew: a way for bands too small or niche in the local community to have the tools and promotional platforms available to signed acts me: you think that will be an advantage? Andrew: I'm going to pitch it as a brooklyn-centric "microlabel" Andrew: website, business plan, etc Andrew: its not complicated Andrew: yes me: found the form me: Ah, I see me: what's the nature of the application? Andrew: I have 3 weeks to put together an application for 10k in promotion money Andrew: yes me: music social networking? Andrew: yes me: you going to pitch something? me: I see Andrew: http://www.nycseed.com/seedstart.html Andrew: check this out me: yo Andrew: hey Andrew: good idea me: mention that you've looked into potential partners Andrew: I wanted to talk to chris anyway Andrew: true me: well, it's something you could mention on the application to show you've got some ideas on how to expand the user experience Andrew: business model and whatnot Andrew: for the time being, I am mostly concerned with getting an applicaiton together Andrew: switchburn is neat, but I doubt they would give it up for free and it likely isnt worht the price