Archive: March 2012

An issue that came up at the end of Startup Accelerator 10 in Madison, WI, last Saturday, was What’s a quick, easy, effective way to break the ice? Ideally, everyone should feel comfortable and be able to interact freely with everyone else. It is after all an unconference. Maniacal laughter was a good icebreaker at […]

The past couple of days I’ve been reflecting on my failures, while resisting calling them what they are. You know, they’re “learning experiences,” or “steps along the path,” or “negatives that lead to positives.” There haven’t been “quite a few” of these incidents. There have been a lot, a whole lot more than I like […]

“I’d live in the moment except there are so many of them to choose from.” –Eno Yaw   FOR THE MIND: Listen to the interview or read the text to learn about fascinating research into mapping our neural connections, and the connections of a tiny worm one millimeter long. Developing willpower increases your brain’s neuron […]

Startup Accelerator number 10 is coming up this Saturday, March 3, from 9 am to who-knows-when (usually winds down around 4-5 pm although some folks stick around to chat after). At Sector67, 2100 Winnebago Street, Madison, WI 53704. It’s an unconference for entrepreneurs, budding entrepreneurs, and anyone who just wants to see what it’s all […]

Last Sunday night the Mothership ride was a more-than-interesting trip, indeed. As host Dobie Maxwell would say, there was a good vibe. Good vibe, good energy, good chemistry. I had originally intended to do part of the first hour but ended up staying until the flight was over at midnight. I’m glad I did. Guest […]