It’s been a crazy week. Trying to launch a business is fun. Full of pitfalls, but fun. I am so grateful for the huge numbers of people who took the time to read my blatherings and actually send me comments in return. I’m attempting to respond in kind to each of you. If it takes a while, please be patient.

Some great opportunities and interesting conversations already. One thing is for certain. The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and well out there. It’s sort of like an underground protest against the macro-economic conditions. Many of the people I conversed with today are thumbing their noses at the bleak outlook and remaining optimistic. They like the idea of 8th Idea. The niche of working with the “care” businesses — healthcare, animal health, hospitality and not-for-profit. They are encouraged by the spirit of collaboration with small- to mid-size advertising and public relations firms.

How are you feeling? Are you optimistic or pessimistic? Do you fall on the side that think this is a great time to be entrepreneurial or a great time to hunker down?