The BusinessMakers Overtime - Week of January 27, 2010: Look to the Future!

Episode 027 originally broadcast on January 27, 2010

This week is all about being prepared for the future. What does the future hold for Kraft foods who took over the Cadbury chocolate company, Warren Buffet is not too happy. What effects is Google making on industry giants like Microsoft and Apple? Plus Esther and Katie discuss some of the predicted jobs of the future... what is the job market like in space? And Laura Capper founder and CEO of Cap Resources sits down with the girls and discuss how you can get your startup off on the right foot and be prepared for the future of your business.

Everyone Should Just Play Nice

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld dissect the week’s business news and cover the creative forces that rock your entrepreneurial world. The Supreme Court is changing rules and regs for political contributions. Kraft has pulled off its acquisition… but at what cost? And what is up with Apple and Microsoft playing nice? Can’t wait to see how THIS one plays out! Also, we have another adventure of CEOs say the darndest things! (“Warren Buffet is freakin mad!”)

Laura Capper of Cap Resources

Katie and Esther interview the founder and CEO of Cap Resources, a business development services company. Cap Resources helps technology start-ups leverage their strengths, build their team and establish their credibility while developing a business plan, working to obtain financing or even increase their market valuation. Capper offers some powerful guidance and “real world” expertise for start-up entrepreneurs. (“You really have to be committed to your vision.”)

Future Jobs

Katie and Esther discuss The Future. Fast Future released a jobs forecast that you gotta hear about, but frankly, some of them are pretty creepy. Body part stores? Organ printer? Space pilots? (“It’s a hobot! Oooh, now THERE is a soundbite!”)