January 2007 Archives
2007 Tech Trends
BusinessWeek has released a list of the top 8 technology trends for the coming year.
The continuing rise of internet TV, social networking Web sites and emerging markets' technology needs are among the hot-button issues in 2007.
What do you see as some of the top issues in technology in 2007?
Addressing the Early-Stage Funding Gap
Many new technologies face obstacles when attempting to transfer out of universities and research institutions because of a funding gap between government and private equity support.
To address this need for seed-stage financing, NC IDEA has implemented a grants program to fund “proof-of-concept” business activities that validate potential markets, reduce business risks, and advance projects to the point at which they are suitable for private equity investment.
Applications are now being accepted for NC IDEA’s next funding cycle. The application deadline is February 16.
Duke's Vivek Wadhwa: Keeping Research and Leadership at Home
CED member Vivek Wadhwa, an executive-in-residence and adjunct professor at Duke University, is the founder of two software companies. He also writes a regular column for BusinessWeek.com.
His latest column, "Keeping Research and Leadership at Home," features candid conversations with nine leaders who offer their opinions on what the U.S. should do to hold onto its braintrust and stay on the cutting edge of innovation.
Marketing Podcast: What is Social Media?
Jennifer Jones, who runs a weekly podcast called Marketing Voices, recently spoke with investor/entrepreneur/author Guy Kawasaki.
Jones and Kawasaki discuss the impact of social media on marketing.
Check out this informal discussion on how to leverage blogs, wikis and other new media in your business.
Investing in Life Sciences
From 2004-2006, new and expanding life sciences companies in North Carolina's Research Triangle received more than $1.24 billion in investments.
Charles Hayes, president of the Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP), discusses some of the investment highlights during a recent interview (MP3 file).
Public Relations as a Marketing Strategy
Kauffman eVenturing has posted a collection of guest columns on public relations as a marketing strategy.
This collection offers useful PR strategies to boost your company's visibility. In particular, articles focus on how to work with journalists, sell your company’s image, begin blogging, and deal with crisis communications.
How to Fix Your Company's Pitch
Guy Kawasaki's partner at Garage Ventures, Bill Reichert, has some great tips on strengthening your company's pitch.
Reichert thinks that most companies fail to execute on a solid pitch because they focus on teaching rather than selling. When speaking with potential investors or strategic partners, "Your job is to excite, not to educate."