Episode 156: Companies in the Global Economy

Episode 156 originally broadcast on May 31, 2008

The School of Business for May 31, 2008

Russ and John present a show for the dream makers, artists and athletes - the entrepreneurs among us - who do more to improve our lives than the politicians do. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - a vision of the future from Sir Arthur C. Clarke, author of "2001: A Space Odyssey;" This Week in Business History presents events, unique inventions, patents and vehicles (so why can't they make New Jersey smell better?!); Navigating Business Jargon - buzzwords and technospeak that come with reticence and disclaimers; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - American Airlines creates problems for themselves.

Kenneth P. Morse, M.I.T.; and Becky Thomas, Consultant

The BusinessMakers interview Kenneth P. Morse, senior lecturer and managing director of the M.I.T. Entrepreneurship Center; and Becky Thomas, international sales executive and consultant. Morse co-founded six high tech companies including 3Com Corp. and Aspen Technology Inc. This is a discussion about international start-ups and growing a company in the global economy. There is no business as usual in the "new world."

Flashback - Veteran Business Leaders

Russ flashes back to his visits with James Treybig, founder and former CEO of Tandem Computers and now venture partner with VC firm New Enterprise Associates; and Fred Smith, the founder, chairman & CEO of FedEx Corp. These two visionaries provide real world perspectives on the global economy - perspectives from veteran business leaders who clearly are "in the game."