Episode 161: Renewable Energy and Get Better Grades

Episode 161 originally broadcast on July 05, 2008

The School of Business for July 5, 2008

Russ and John present the NOT your "business as usual" school, a place where no books are required. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - inspiration from a Japanese proverb; This Week in Business History presents a propensity of events that includes the Salvation Army, the death of the Romanovs, bikinis and fateful meetings; Navigating Business Jargon - buzzwords and technospeak that should be practiced in front of the mirror; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - the Coca-Cola Co. changes its formula.

Dr. Robert Robinson of Kilihala Ventures

Russ reports in from Hawaii, where he interviews Robert Robinson, co-founder of Kolohala Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in Hawaii companies with a global reach. Robinson believes that Hawaii's location and other natural assets make it uniquely positioned to support research in the renewable energy sector. Kolohala targets opportunities with companies that specialize in renewable energy, ocean sciences and life sciences.

Flashback - John Bower

Flashback with the BusinessMakers to a recent visit with John Bower, founder and president of uBoost, an online education rewards and recognition program that encourages students to improve their grades and test results. The company is experiencing tremendous growth and recently partnered with Weekly Reader.