Some Start-up’s Die

It’s a shame that it had to end this way, but all start-ups are not created equal. Wil Schroter, in his book, discusses the concept of building backwards and looking at how your business and technology will generate profit in the very early planning stages. I agree with that 100 percent – it costs money [...]

The New Generation of Presentations: SlideRocket

Presenting to potential clients is a huge part of my daily activities. The days of delivering the same agency design ed static presentation to everyone are long gone. Each situation, each client and each opportunity requires elements of customization – especially when you are selling ideas and services. So what are some of the challenges [...]

Who would you like to Jott?

That’s a phrase which I’ve been hearing frequently, thanks to the vision of four innovative Seattle-based internet entrepreneurs. Jott.com is a very cool free web-service that provides it’s users all the benefits of having a personal assistant, without the financial burden of paying an annual salary. Since it’s inception in late 2006, the company has [...]

EcoStudio is Fighting for Change

My thanks to Eric Elizondo of EcoStudio for turning me on to some great sustainability resources. His blog is jam packed with information on products, ideas and so much more. Green City Blue Lake is a website created by EcoCity Cleveland, a nonprofit organization that has been at the center of sustainability activities and creative [...]