Episode 184: Social Connectivity and the Commercial World

Episode 184 originally broadcast on December 13, 2008

The School of Business for December 13, 2008

Russ and John present the show for the innovators and business builders. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—inspiration from former astronaut Frank Borman; This Week in Business History includes the Mayflower, the Bill of Rights, one-way streets, the clip-on tie and Roger Staubach; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and disclaimers; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—Atari has HR problems.

Jeff Dachis, The Dachis Corporation and Razorfish

Russ visits with Jeff Dachis, the founder and former CEO of Razorfish, the company that lead the way in establishing the digital services industry over a decade ago. Dachis is now launching a new company, presently called The Dachis Corporation, aimed squarely at integrating social connectivity into the commercial world.

Rice Alliance IT and Web 2.0 Venture Forum

Hear from 49 of the most promising early-stage I.T. and Web 2.0 companies that have been hand-picked to present and showcase their new venture, which took place on December 11, 2008.

Flashback - Elevator Pitches from the Rice

Two of the top elevator pitches presented at the Rice Alliance IT and Web 2.0 Venture Forum, the largest in the Southwest – Adjungo: An interactive platform and marketplace for creative people to create and compete for company projects; and Wonder-Space Mobile: : A mobile phone platform to deliver customized educational services.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - One Page Plan

Strategic planning is key to the growth of any company. Greg Price introduces The One Page Plan to help you clarify company objectives, status and short-term goals.