Episode 287: Innovation to Meet a Growing Need

Episode 287 originally broadcast on December 04, 2010

Whenever Jeff Hill’s elderly grandmother had computer problems, even her tech-savvy family was not enough—so Hill created a solution for a growing need. Russ visits with the founder of MyGait LLC, a company that provides computer services to senior living communities. Then, Jennifer Heard returns with more Microsoft news about affordable enterprise-class technologies for small businesses.

School of Business 12/04/10

Russ and John present the show that champions innovation and entrepreneurship—and we’re the ONLY ones who do that! Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—something odd from film director Woody Allen; This Week in Business History includes incredible innovations like pencils, Disney animation, sex scandals and dead celebrities; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—don’t get your cosmetic surgery done in California.

Jennifer Heard - Microsoft

Jennifer Heard returns with more news about affordable enterprise-class technologies for small businesses. Microsoft.com has affordable cloud applications for various productivity tools and data management available by monthly subscription.

Jeff Hill - MyGait LLC

Whenever Jeff Hill’s elderly grandmother had computer problems, she had family to help, but even that was not enough. Hill believed he could create a better way to meet a rapidly growing need. Russ visits with Jeff Hill, founder and CEO of MyGait LLC, a company that provides computer services to senior living communities throughout the United States. Today, 30,000 customers depend on MyGait’s friendly and constant support, its unique keyboard and “senior-friendly” operating environment, and the company is making a major move in the way they sell their product.

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