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Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
I was reading Chris Dixon’s blog tonight. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. I listed on many databases – some MBA, some not. Tags: Start-up Advice. I had to laugh a bit reading it.
The Zapier Blog
JUNE 11, 2025
As a database and spreadsheet (respectively), Airtable and Google Sheets are a lot like this, but with way less vitamin C. Airtable has a lot more features, and while it can present data in spreadsheet form, it's a much more dynamic database solution. It's also completely free.
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The Zapier Blog
JUNE 8, 2025
Structured data is data that's organized and follows a specific blueprint or format, fits neatly into the rows and columns of a database, and is easy to analyze. Exhausting setup: Analysis might be easier down the line, but the initial task of categorizing, tagging, and arranging data can be very time-intensive.
The Zapier Blog
JUNE 19, 2025
Instead of manually entering numbers into spreadsheets or jumping between apps, automation pulls data from one tool to another and keeps everything in sync. These bots mimic the actions a human would take in a spreadsheet or app, but they do it faster, without taking breaks, and without making typos. Here's how.
The Zapier Blog
JUNE 25, 2025
Save emails to a spreadsheet or database There are many reasons you might want to save email content to a spreadsheet. If you're fielding a lot of incoming emails—from job applications to tracking numbers to customer requests—it can be easier to organize and manage them in spreadsheet format. Sign up for free.
The Zapier Blog
JUNE 25, 2025
You can even add a filter step to only automate notes with a specific tag, like "Next steps" or "Actionable." Connect tl;dv to a spreadsheet or database When you're doing a lot of customer or prospect outreach, it's important to track contact points in a database or spreadsheet.
The Zapier Blog
APRIL 3, 2023
But, there are some things we can do to get closer: NFC tags and QR codes are tools that are designed to send just a tiny amount of information to mobile devices, and they're already everywhere—you've probably interacted with them recently and not even realized it. New to Zapier? Sign up for free.
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