Category Archives: Innovation Design

Talent Crunch: How America is Falling Behind

I’m amazed to learn that America is only graduating about 15,000 computer science majors per year (see the full report below). The demand for talent of this kind nationally has got to be 3-4x that. There is our gap – call it 50,000 high paying gigs that our tech companies can’t fill. Perhaps StartupVisa (more [...]

Posted in Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Design

Using Foursquare to Open a LockBox with a Check-in

This is an early demo of a physical marketing technology project we’re working on that will let us control physical space with a simple Foursquare Check-in. The technology components include a python script, an arduino board, and a simple servo.

Posted in Experiential Marketing, Innovation Design

The SocialSphere: Data Visualization In The Motor City…of Germany

In the heart of Wolfsburg, Germany, adjacent to the Volkswagen HQ lives a mecca for auto enthusiasts, known as the Autostadt — featuring a customer pickup center and pavilions showcasing VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Bentley, Buggati, and Lamborghini. The museum houses treasures such as the original Model T, the millionth Mini, and even huge obstacle courses [...]

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Building Entrepreneurial Communities

I had the fortune of giving a keynote today at the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) annual awards. I knew I needed to record this one, because I’d be sharing some deep thinking that I haven’t shared widely yet. Please let me know what you think in the comments section.

Posted in Community Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship...

Washingtonian Tech Titans 2011: The Missing Names

While, I’m honored to be included again in this year’s Washingtonian Tech Titan’s list — billed as the 100 leaders of Washington’s Tech World — there’s never enough room, or enough time, to find all those who should be included. I personally would give up my spot as the “founder of Twin Tech” — a [...]

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