CollegeTokens.com from innovateAR on Vimeo. Kelvin Stroud of CollegeTokens.com explains how they came up with the idea of an e-mail coupon, how it works and how they are moving forward with their business model.
Let's start by explaining what those "weak signals" are. It's a simple concept, but can develop into much more detailed discussion of the direction your startup business may be going. How To Make Sense of Weak Signals Just because we take in information doesn't necessitate we underst...
Is the recession suffocating innovation? VC investments are down, and so are patent applications. Still, can innovation be a beacon in these dark economic times? These questions and more are posed by AP writer Deb Riechmann. Here's an excerpt:Some companies are in such dire straits that innovation i...
Is the government overreaching as it works to bail out the auto industry? Has the line between helping and hurting been blurred beyond recognition? Is the government's involvement both a blessing and a curse? What kind of precedent is being set, and what does it mean for the future of private busin...
Are you ready to take the leap into entrepreneur ism? Here are some great suggestions to help you in your venture, via InnovationTools. Check the excerpt below, then read the entire article here. I believe everyone needs a personal strategy for change. Here are five steps to help you develop your ch...
Many factors are involved in the success or failure of a start-up. Access to venture capital, timing, plain ol' luck. Little Rock entrepreneur Dustin Henderson reasons that support from one's peers plays just as important a role as any of those other factors. "In the dark times, it is ni...
Innovate Arkansas works with new, technology- based entrepreneurs to turn inventions and high-tech concepts into viable businesses. Our goal: Create high-paying Arkansas jobs in the knowledge, technology, and information-based industries. The result: A rise in Arkansas' per capita personal income.Wh...
Venture-capital investments are at their lowest point in 12 years. Is it a trend or a passing fad? John Tozzi ponders that very question, blogging in Business Week. Here's an excerpt:Venture capital investments dropped to the lowest level since 1997 in the first quarter, with just $3 billion investe...
The 2009 Exploring Innovation Conference, set for April 22-24 in St. Louis, will provide those interested in community development an opportunity to learn how innovation among and between individuals, organizations and communities is critical in today's economic environment. Hos...
If you're a start up, you've likely been exploring options for office software. There are some really effective products out there. Which one you pick will likely depend on your needs, but the options are certainly available. Some of them you're likely familiar with, but we may be able t...
