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John Jonelis—Verbatim from special correspondent, Donatas Ludditis Welcome—welcome to Ludditis Shots & Beer! Glad you come in. Got question for you. I hear about this guy: Nikhil Sethi his name. No, don’t ask me—I never say it right. He got easy way to advertise on social web. His outfit called Adaptly. Got three slick platforms that work as if by magic. And his company, it grow like crazy! This I want to know more about. SPEAK UP! WHAT IS THAT TERRIBLE NOISE, YOU … [Read more...]
Moises Goldman PhD – Guest Writer EDITOR'S NOTE--Everybody's familiar with the phrase. But is there a genuine application in industry for IF WE BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME? Here's one offered by a highly respected source: Many in industry believe that logistics is now THE important field of study. Nothing could be further from the truth. Logistics is simply a natural process that is part of any enterprise. It is inherent in any enterprise trying to minimize cost, maximize profits, or … [Read more...]
Impact Engine—Part 7 John Jonelis – Verbatim from a special correspondent Loop Lonagan here with a real simple story. I’m at the CHICAGO CLEANTECH COMPETITION watchin’ ten companies go head-to-head for the chance to move on to the international GCCA contest. Hey, dis old world needs a good scrubbin’, doncha think? I’m here, trying to use my natural greed on somethin’ constructive fer a change. I glance around and see a company I know has da potential. We’re gonna hear … [Read more...]
Higher Education and the Economy Moises Goldman PhD - guest writer In today’s digital environment, the words entrepreneurship and innovation are the flavor of the day. Universities and even certain high schools believe they are preparing their students to go out into the world armed with the necessary tools to excel. But are they? . Consider the following points: The “whole” is equal to the sum of its parts. The sum of its parts is equal to the “whole” The sum of … [Read more...]
Jeff Segal – guest writer – Part 2 “Sure I’m paranoid, but am I paranoid enough?” – David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest " If you have something that you don't want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn't be doing it in the first place." – Google CEO Eric Schmidt, 2009. Last week I described my first impressions from the May 16 Q & A with Google’s Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen, hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. They had some fascinating things to say about … [Read more...]
From Startup to the New Digital Age Jeff Segal – guest writer Once upon a time, not all that long ago, Google was a startup. No one who attended The New Digital Age, hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs last Thursday at the Swissotel, asked Google’s Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen about the juggernaut’s humble, scrappy beginnings. They were there to hear about technology’s power to thwart terrorism and bring dictators to their knees. … [Read more...]
The Lean Canvas John Jonelis Remember when you wrote that 50 page business plan—the one that nobody actually read? Well, you never have to do it again! Now you can put it all on ONE PAGE. It’s called the BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS, a.k.a. the LEAN CANVAS. It’s fast. It’s visual. It’s a living document. It’s the new tool of choice among startups, big business, and major universities. I’m at my old school, taking in the big , all-day "entrepreneur@nu" conference and they just … [Read more...]
IMSA Kids at MIT Enterprise Forum John Jonelis From a special correspondent - Mark T. Wayne: Frankly sir, I am flabbergasted! This is something beyond my experience! Think of it. High school students turned serious entrepreneurs. These are children in suit and tie—teams of them politely waiting to speak in turn without interrupting the others. Not so much as a spit wad—do you hear me? Not one! That in itself is cause for more than casual interest. And no fluff here, sir! These kids seek … [Read more...]
Impact Engine - Part 6 John Jonelis ~ VERBATIM from a special correspondent ~ Loop Lonagan here. I’m at a place where my natural greed ‘n’ avarice can do some good fer dis poor worn-out world. This is the Chicago CleanTech Competition—what you might call a race between high-tech global janitorial services. Ten distinguished judges will pick the best o’ da best—companies that’re really doin’ somethin’ to deal with the mess we’re makin’ outa our little corner o' … [Read more...]
