As a serial software entrepreneur, I’ve developed a fascination with—and a reliance upon—the open source software industry. For years, I relied on RSS feeds, Twitter feeds, and a variety of other sources to help me stay abreast of the latest industry news Read more…
In my innovation workshops, we believe in learning from playing with ordinary objects. I’ve written recently about improving creativity using LEGO pieces. But pipe cleaners can also be very useful for exploring creativity. What’s special about pipe cleaners? They are Read more…
We are hearing more and more these days about ICOs – Initial Coin Offerings. Bitcoin, the most famous cryptocurrency, is certainly getting lots of attention. But, is this the new way to raise money for startup companies? ICOs in a Read more…
Introduction Does it ever make sense to abandon objectives in order to achieve those objectives? Perhaps counterintuitively, the answer is sometimes “yes!” It was early morning when I got a weekly blog from my business coach. As I was reading Read more…
The concept of LEGO pieces is brilliant. In the latest iteration, the company uses computer technology to transform any image into a structure that can be assembled from LEGO pieces, based on a design submitted by a customer. The only Read more…
The literature is rife with articles, books, blogs, magazines, and online posts on the art of interviewing and hiring. How to interview, what to look for, what questions to ask, use of psychoanalytic tools, and reference checking can all be Read more…
Be creative. How often have we heard that phrase, “be creative”, typically from within our own brains? When confronted with an unfamiliar problem, and we can’t find a ready solution, what do we do? Today, most people start by doing Read more…
Bitcoin mining has become a power play. Literally. The power now needed to mine a single coin could run the average household for 10 days. Huge bitcoin mining operations are springing up all over the world, located close to power Read more…
The Entrepreneurial Dilemma Imagine your startup on the verge of breaking through, just needing another round of capital infusion to make it over the top. Your product is top notch, well reviewed, and fills a market niche. Your marketing is Read more…
Company founders face a sour challenge: How do I build my startup team without neglecting my primary job of running the business? To be sure, attracting top talent is a critical endeavor for your company. In the era of the knowledge Read more…