Archive for February, 2008
Episode 140: PKF Entrepreneur’s Playbook
Greg Price explains how off-the-shelf manufacturing software has matured, and can empower your workforce to reduce cost, manage inventory and better serve customers.
Original Broadcast: Saturday, February 9th, 2008 | No Comments »
Episode 139: The School of Business
Russ and John champion The Cause and present “business according to us.” Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—brilliance from Mark Twain; This Week in Business History presents “Minimally Misguided” week; Navigating Business Jargon— buzzwords and technospeak that could make a great first impression; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—the Houston Astros are charging more to see the Boston Red Sox.
Original Broadcast: Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 | No Comments »
Episode 139: The Aflac BusinessMakers Flashback - Lionel Menchaca
Flashback to November of 2007 when the BusinessMakers Social Media Expert, Erica O’Grady visited with Lionel Menchaca, “The Dell Blogger” and author of the Direct2Dell blog. In this segment, Menchaca explains how things have changed for the global computer systems manufacturer since launching its transparent communications. Staying genuine is critical, and blogging is not just a marketing tool. For Menchaca, blogging is an “around the clock” initiative.
Original Broadcast: Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 | No Comments »
Episode 139: Featured Guest - Josh Wolfe, Lux Capital
Steve Forbes called him “America’s leading authority in Nanotechnology.” Josh is the author of “The Nanotech Report” and the monthly “Forbes/Wolfe Nanotech Report.” He also is a co-founder and managing partner of venture capital firm Lux Capital, an investor in life sciences. Russ visits with a man who has conducted and published cutting-edge immunopathology research, lectured at Harvard University and completed a $4 billion hotel merger. What does it mean to you? Everything. Lux Capital is financing and making a bet on the future. OUR future. It’s a fascinating discussion that explains where we’re headed and ties a bow around it. This man is a rock star—and a fabulous interview.
Original Broadcast: Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 | No Comments »
Episode 139: WebXTRA - Josh Wolfe, Lux Capital
Josh Wolfe, the co-founder of Lux Capital, explains how he went from being a Whiz Kid headed for a career in medicine to a venture capitalist focused on financing companies that will affect the future.
Original Broadcast: Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 | 1 Comment »
