Episode 254: Buckets of Innovation & Technology

Episode 254 originally broadcast on April 17, 2010

Our show this week explores technology and the entrepreneurial spirit that’s making it all happen. First, Russ interviews Bill Conner, the president and CEO of Entrust, a digital security company. Think your company is safe from techno-predators? Think again! Then, flash back with members of two University of Houston teams competing in the national finals of the Microsoft Imagine Cup.

School of Business 04/17/10

Russ and John present the show that features entrepreneurs, the guys who are creating jobs and making our economy grow—anyway. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Day—humor from American actor Arthur Godfrey; This Week in Business History includes incredible events, among them the Battle of San Jacinto, the birth of Eastman Kodak and New Coke debuts; the Jargon Challenge Round—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff you should know; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—the U.S. Government expands its commercial real estate.

Protect Your Company from the Bad Guys

You have anti-virus software, right? You take all the right precautions? Think your small business is safe from cyber-predators and digital do-bads? Don’t bet on it. Russ interviews the president and CEO of Entrust, a digital security company. Conner is passionate about security, believes small business is the primary target of the bad guys and offers information that will shock you.

Microsoft’s Imagine Cup Student Competition

Russ visits with Hilary Pike, academic developer evangelist for student technology programs at Microsoft. Also interviewed are University of Houston students Reggie Tye and Daniel Biediger. Tye and Biediger are team spokespersons for two teams that have qualified to attend the final round of competition in Washington D.C.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Advice for Startups

Are you a scrappy entrepreneur in mid-struggle to establish your new operation? In observation of the Rice Alliance this week, Greg Price offers valuable and supportive words for startups.