[quote style=”boxed”]Problems inspire me. When I see two things, that maybe are good on their own, interacting imperfectly,it is that imperfection, or inefficiency, that causes some switch in my brain to turn on and suddenly I have an idea. I try not to create solutions and go looking for problems,…
[quote style=”boxed”]You really have to force them into existence. Things aren’t going to just happen on their own. You’re going to have to take your idea and sell it to people constantly. I’m not just talking about hype. I mean honestly convincing others that whatever you’re working on is a…
[quote style=”boxed”]Before I was an entrepreneur I was an artist. When you are creating a painting or a sculpture, you start with a concept of something you want to create. Then you enter an exploratory phase and gather the materials you need. Then you start building. Then you adjust, repaint,…
[quote style=”boxed”]I carry a small notebook with me everywhere I go. Some ideas that I scribble down are never seen again, but many continue to surface and I’ll start talking about it with friends & family to get different perspectives. The more people you talk about an idea, the more…
[quote style=”boxed”]You influence others by speaking their language, not through some magical gift of persuasion.[/quote] Brian Tolle is a partner at The Re-Wired Group, a business development consultancy that uses Demand-Side Innovation to drive the creation and commercialization of new products, services, brands and businesses. His work focuses on designing…
Jeff Pedowitz has 20 years of experience leading successful B2C and B2B organizations. As founder and president of The Pedowitz Group, Jeff is responsible for setting the company’s vision and strategic direction along with managing all daily operations. He frequently writes and speaks on a variety of topics…
Meet Jeff Pedowitz – Founder, President and CEO of The Pedowitz Group
A couple of months ago I recorded a phone call with one of the smartest guys I’ve ever met. Listen to the phone interview below and you’ll know why. “Zao” Yang really needs no introduction, considering he is the co-founder of one of the hottest startups in Southern California (BetterWorks)….
[quote style=”boxed”]Put it out there, execute on the idea, and see where it goes–or doesn’t go. The important thing is execution, execution, and execution.[/quote] Benjamin F. Kuo is the founder, publisher, and editor of socalTECH.com, as well as its sister publications, techrockies.com, texastechpulse.com, silicontap.com, and nwinnovation.com, all focused on technology…
[quote style=”boxed”]Ask iconoclastic questions. Assemble talented and diverse teams of smart and motivated people. Challenge them to combine their expertise to solve new obstacles. Make people explain it in English. Draw a lot on the walls. Roll up my own sleeves to communicate the vision, demonstrate commitment and be ready…
[quote style=”boxed”]For the sake of brevity I’m going to generalize the process, but first I consider the economic feasibility of an idea (i.e. what’s the amount of potential demand for it, will someone or some organization be willing to pay for it for more than it costs to deliver…