Episode 165: Craig is Involved in His Community

Episode 165 originally broadcast on August 02, 2008

The School of Business for August 2, 2008

Russ and John present the program for the innovators who come up with stuff and see it through. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - wise words from Abraham Lincoln; This Week in Business History presents explosive moments from our collective past such as the Whiskey Rebellion, the Cripple Creek walk-out, and bombing Hiroshima; Navigating Business Jargon - buzzwords and technospeak that require disclaimers and a social setting; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - Starbucks baristas get a windfall bonus.

Craig Newmark: "Get Involved in your Community"

Russ visits with Craigslist founder and customer service rep Craig Newmark. Newmark started Craigslist as an email list for friends. Today, it's a major online community, "a platform to help you get everyday things done," getting 12 billion page views and 40 million unique visitors each month. Newmark is involved in his community and wants other people to be involved too - vote, express an opinion, volunteer. Can a "nice guy nerd" be successful with a company founded to help people?

Flashback - Fred Fuchs, FireSabre Consulting LLC

Flashback with the BusinessMakers to a visit last week with FireSabre founder and fearless leader Fred Fuchs. An electrical engineer by training, Fuchs discovered the online virtual world of Second Life and became intrigued with its presence in the corporate world. FireSabre specializes in educational and professional development projects in the virtual world of Second Life. A fascinating look at a real world "virtual consultant."