The gov 2.0 conversation is stalled

I am in Austin for SXSW and listening to a conversation about the future of government in a connected society.  The natural topics have come up — how to use data, what transparency means, the role of media, what technology standards are used, and similar. It is an interesting conversation, full of smart and experienced […]

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Keys To Launching A Successful Social Enterprise

As a part of the Entrepreneur’s Caucus at last week’s WeMedia conference in Miami, I asked Krista Van Tassel to share some insights about how to launch and sustain a successful social enterprise.  Her recommendations were solid gold — which wasn’t really a surprise, since Krista is surrounded by people who are pursuing social ventures […]

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Countdown to WeMedia (Content Edition)

We are just hours away from the beginning of WeMedia.  As I have been telling you, over 200 leaders, executives, investors, marketers, activists, educators, entrepreneurs and game changers will gather in Miami for a one-of-a-kind conversation about the future.  Innovation and entrepreneurship are hot topics right now — more than just buzzwords or back-of-the-napkin concepts, […]

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Countdown to WeMedia (Thursday Edition)

The drumbeat that is WeMedia is getting louder and louder. Starting on Tuesday, two-hundred of the world’s most innovative leaders, executives, investors, marketers, activists, educators, entrepreneurs and game changers will gather in Miami for a one-of-a-kind conversation about the future.  Innovation and entrepreneurship are hot topics right now — more than just buzzwords or back-of-the-napkin […]

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A Conversation with Krista Van Tassel of Net Impact

Another podcast! WeMedia is into its second month of producing a regular podcast that features in-depth interviews with prominent media, technology, and social change figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news. This is the sixth episode. Our goal is to help the WeMedia community understand the roots of the changes taking […]

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Countdown to WeMedia (Wednesday Edition)

The Countdown to WeMedia continues! One week from today, two-hundred of the world’s most innovative leaders, executives, investors, marketers, activists, educators, entrepreneurs and game changers will gather in Miami for a one-of-a-kind conversation about the future.  Innovation and entrepreneurship are hot topics right now — more than just buzzwords or back-of-the-napkin concepts, the very idea […]

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Countdown to WeMedia (Tuesday Edition)

The Countdown to WeMedia continues! One week from today, two-hundred of the world’s most innovative leaders, executives, investors, marketers, activists, educators, entrepreneurs and game changers will gather in Miami for a one-of-a-kind conversation about the future.  Innovation and entrepreneurship are hot topics right now — more than just buzzwords or back-of-the-napkin concepts, the very idea […]

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Countdown to WeMedia (Monday Edition)

The Countdown to WeMedia has begun! In just over a week, two-hundred of the world’s most innovative leaders, executives, investors, marketers, activists, educators, entrepreneurs and game changers will gather in Miami for a one-of-a-kind conversation about the future.  Innovation and entrepreneurship are hot topics right now — more than just buzzwords or back-of-the-napkin concepts, the […]

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This Week In Newspapers

The future of newspapers is a hot topic — especially right now (with the economy tanking and announcements from newspapers about new and bigger financial troubles coming every day), and especially for newspapers.  Few would argue that without significant changes, the newspaper industry may cease to exist, as we know it, within a relatively short […]

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Congratulations, You Have A Plan – Now what?

It seems to me that if we want to get the economy back on track, we are going to have to do it ourselves.  So what is stopping us? It appears that Congress has finally reached an agreement on the economic stimulus bill.  I am told this is great news.  I hope you will forgive […]

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