Jeff Nolan's take on innovation, entrepreneurship, tech and stuff that interests me
This is a great idea, I would love to see a standard sized device charger (doesn’t have to be limited to mobile phones) adopted by hardware manufacturers much in the same way that USB was embraced. Not only would this be convenient for consumers, but the charger could be unbundled from the device, as in [...]
Paul Krugman echoes President Obama’s rhetorical attack on critics of government run healthcare (and that’s pretty much what happens when the Federal government determines what care you are eligible for) as an example of the brilliant side of the President. Both Baracks were on display in the president’s press conference earlier this week. First, Mr. [...]
Really interesting summation of how media has evolved rapidly into the digital distribution age and what the current generation capabilities and shortcomings portend for the next generation. This third stage is about the balance between targeting, which reduces waste and increases campaign efficiency, and creativity, which takes into account the message and the placement relevance. [...]
I love interviews with inventors, it’s a rare window into the mind of someone who just things differently than the rest of us. I thoroughly enjoyed this interview with the inventor of the Super Soaker, but there was one response that really captured the essence of why this guy is so brilliant. There are maybe [...]
For no particular reason, I just haven’t felt compelled to write in spite of finding a bunch of really interesting nuggets in the daily news. I think my writers block is passing… today’s post is a compilation of the small items that have caught my attention this last week. California Eggs, Consumer Protections and Special [...]
It’s hard to not get caught up in the drama unfolding in Iran, especially given the prominent role that technology is playing in these events… technology from right here in Palo Alto. Unfortunately, a smattering of revolt around the mantra of reform does not equal freedom and Iran will not be free until the people [...]
Interesting survey came out about economic competitiveness. Actually, maybe interesting is an overstatement, reinforcing is probably a better word. Asked about the economic future of the U.S. over the next decade, only 13 percent of the 3,000 survey respondents agreed with the statement that the U.S. “will remain the most innovative country and therefore the [...]
I think Paul really nails it. The VC industry needs to get smaller, re-evaluate what needs they are serving, and reconsider their place in the food chain. Entrepreneurship does not exist as a consequence of the venture capital business, it exists in spite of it. Kedrosky presents himself as a contrarian, perhaps even a heretic, [...]
I noticed something interesting a few weeks ago, 2 of the televisions we have that don’t have cablecards or set top boxes stopped receiving some channels. After many calls to Comcast I learned what many people already know, it doesn’t matter if you have a digital TV because Comcast took advantage of the DTV conversion [...]
In response to a report that the NYTimes has hired Goldman to solicit bids for the Boston Globe, here’s what one analyst had to say… which I submit as a viable contender for understatement of the year. “We’re skeptical about the number of bidders who would try to purchase an entity that doesn’t make any [...]