The Daily Deals Business Model – a 50% off Bubble?
Greetings friends, old and new! My name is Colin and I am excited to be a part of the Motiv team, and I look forward to being a frequent contributor to our blog. My posts will explore interesting...
View ArticleTweets of the Week: Startups
From two political parties working together in Washington to the unusual split of Kraft into two companies, there was a lot to keep up with this week. Rather than weighing in on the negativity around...
View ArticleInnovative Models for an Ancient Medium
I love to send handwritten cards and letters as much as I love to receive them. I love good stationery, the handwriting of my loved ones and my collection of cards and letters that mark the special...
View ArticleDigital East 2011: Innovation in the World of Digital Marketing
Last week, I attended the second annual Digital East conference in Tyson’s corner. The two-day event, attended by digital executives, senior marketers, entrepreneurs, web strategists, bloggers,...
View ArticleCelebrity Venture Capitalists: A-Round Investments from the A-List
A hallmark of American culture has been the extent to which we have been able to squeeze every dollar of celebrity out of our star athletes, musicians and entertainers. From the eponymous Air Jordans...
View ArticleHow AOL is Changing the Face of Innovation in Washington DC
When you hear the name Washington, DC, what comes to mind? The White House? The Capitol? The Pentagon? They probably should–not only is DC home to some of the most recognizable government buildings in...
View ArticleStartup Spotlight: ShopSavvy and iftt
Greetings readers, and welcome to a new monthly blog series where I will discuss all things ‘startup’ – from venture capital resources to analyses of innovative companies that I think are truly...
View ArticleStartup Spotlight: Asana and Nest Labs
Two startups have caught my eye recently. While they don’t have big names yet, you can expect that to change quickly. Asana If you haven’t read the book Flow by Csikzentmihalyi (impress your friends by...
View ArticleCustomer Experience Design: Lessons From Startups
From traditional management consultancies to boutique design firms, everyone seems to acknowledge the role customer experience plays as a point of differentiation in today’s increasingly competitive...
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