We all have an idea we’ve been meaning to execute on, but how can we really make it happen? In this highly original, all-ages talk at the 99 Conference, illustrator Rilla Alexander walks us through this classic creative struggle by sharing the story of Sozi – an adorable character who walks us through the arc [...]
In this presentation, Om Malik says that he’s here to “bring the perspective that you get with grey hair.” He explains to the audience why startups are hard. “We all think that startups are so cool, but there is a lot of work involved in them. [Having] seen at least 4 bubbles in my life, [...]
Choosing your technology stack is one of many decisions you’ll have to make when creating a company from scratch. Along with this, you’ll need to figure out who you should found a company with, who you should take money from, what the company culture should be, management processes, and who to hire when. Joe will [...]
Ever find yourself jumping from idea to idea, hooked on the high of idea generation but never completing any one project? Scott Belsky breaks down road-tested methods for seeing ideas through to the finish.
Entrepreneur and early-stage investor Brad Feld offers advice and support to aspiring entrepreneurs. Feld, a managing partner at Foundry Group and a co-founder of TechStars, imparts personal experiences on managing your life as an entrepreneur. He also shares some of the defining characteristics his firm looks for in the entrepreneurs they invest in.
Fred Wilson at the Future of Web Apps Miami 2010.
Mark Montgomery is Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Claritas Capital and the founder of echo, a company focused on building communities around entertainment brands. Mark Montgomery is a pioneer in the e-commerce and business to consumer marketing space. Over the past 15 years, he has worked with hundreds of entertainment and corporate clients, including names like Sony, Kanye [...]
Harvey Coleman shares the lessons he’s learned from creating and directing IT companies. With over 40 years working within the IT industry, Harvey Colman has occupied just about every role in information technology. He headed pre-sales support for Banking Systems and was responsible for Marketing strategy for the Olivetti Group in the mid 80’s. From [...]
Scott is a frequent contributor on MSNBC and has worked with leading companies and organizations including General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, and Proctor & Gamble as well as the United States State Department and the CIA. Scott serves on the boards of Cornell University’s Entrepreneurship program and the Art Director’s Club. In 2010, Scott was also included in Fast Company’s list of “100 Most Creative People in Business.” He attended Cornell University as an undergraduate and received his MBA from Harvard Business School.
