The United States recently switched from the so-called “first to invent” system to the so-called “first to file” system. Under the old law, an inventor has an opportunity to argue he or she actually invented first even if he or she applied for a patent later than her competitor. If successful, the first inventor would […]

Girl Talk will be performing his unique mashups at WeWork’s Summer Camp this August. You can still purchase your tickets to the event.  If you haven’t experienced a Girl Talk performance, it’s a spectacle to behold. With hypnotic light shows, confetti blasters, and infectious mashups — it’s one massive party where even the most reluctant […]

When it comes to achieving the perfect campaign – image is everything.  Based solely on the power of the image, Pinterest is a prime example to study this ever-changing phenomena. Gone are the days of the stark white studio backgrounds and models in staid positions. People want the emotional sale. The story that quickly contextualizes […]

At some point in your entrepreneurial journey, everything was new. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur who just sold a startup, or you’re considering leaving the corporate world to work for yourself for the first time, at some point, there was a beginning. It’s possible you didn’t know what you were doing, even if you managed […]

The power of words is never more evident to me than when I’m working with a client or team and the language turns negative: The boss is difficult. The workloads are unmanageable. The policies are dumb. Immediately, I see the negative effect that kind of language has on the situation. You see, when you say the […]

What makes an entrepreneur who they are? It’s not for anything vain or superficial. No it’s someone who makes the bold and courageous move to do things their own way. And it’s an individual with the drive and motivation for something more than material wealth. They inspire others, create fantastic new ideas, and live independent […]

These are two of the greatest cities in the world, but living with one foot in each is no easy feat. In the past two years, I’ve taken 36 plane trips across the Atlantic, totaling over 120,000 miles worth of airtime. I’ve paid rent in London, crashed with friends in New York, spent a couple […]

Do you want to swim with the big fish? Before an enterprise client will let you put on your bathing suit, they want to know you possess the ability to hold your own. The competition for business is fierce out there, but with the right mindset and strategic actions you can — and will — […]