Episode 238: The Future is Here!

Episode 238 originally broadcast on December 26, 2009

Twenty years ago, serial entrepreneur Scott Jones described publicly, in a speech in London, his vision of people having access to all kinds of information, at anytime. In 2005, he created ChaCha, an information resource that answers questions submitted via cell phone text in minutes. It all sounds pretty incredible, but Scott Jones is a pretty incredible guy. Then flash back with Russ to the Rice Alliance 7th Annual IT and Web 2.0 Venture Forum as we share our five favorite elevator pitches.

School of Business 12/26/09

Russ and John present the show that champions innovation by featuring entrepreneurs who create things that improve our lives. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Day—an eloquent comment from rocker Frank Zappa; This Week in Business History includes Great Britain’s Window Tax, Mae West and Bill Gates. (Where else you gonna learn THIS stuff?!) And let’s not forget Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—Postal workers hide the mail.

Find an Answer for Anything at Anytime with ChaCha

Twenty years ago, serial entrepreneur Scott Jones described publicly, in a speech in London, a vision of people having access to all kinds of knowledge, at anytime. In 2005, he created ChaCha, an information resource that answers questions submitted via cell phone text in minutes. Jones says, “It’s like having a really smart friend.” Operationally, a business that answers questions is an amazing thing—it’s like 10,000 trivia experts providing contract work for Jeopardy. It all sounds pretty incredible, but Scott Jones is a pretty incredible guy.

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The Rice Alliance 7th Annual IT and Web 2.0 Venture Forum

Russ is on the road at the Rice Alliance 7th Annual IT and Web 2.0 Venture Forum. These people are smart, well-spoken and are competing for seed-capital to launch their companies or take their concepts to the next level. These are the innovators who are creating products that will make our future lives better.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Discipline in the Workplace

Greg Price continues his series on leadership and this week discusses integrity. Do you have the discipline to focus on the goals that align with your values? Food for thought to make yourself a better leader.