Fahrenheit 212: money and magic for milestones

Fahrenheit 212: money and magic for milestones

I had the pleasure of sitting down for lunch with Fahrenheit 212 founder and president Mark Payne earlier this month. Fahrenheit 212 is a consultancy based in New York City whose mission is to help other businesses grow through innovation. More specifically, Payne...
Rocket scientist’s pet food bowl

Rocket scientist’s pet food bowl

Ever wondered what ordinary household items might look like if designed by rocket scientists? Listen for the “satisfying clank” of aerospace-grade anodized aluminum connecting with magnets in this pet food bowl, just launched on Kickstarter by the rocket...
Keep it small, stupid

Keep it small, stupid

Most of us know the acronym KISS, for Keep It Simple, Stupid. This is the idea is that the simplest solution to a given problem is usually the best. Going along with that, I would add Keep It Small, Stupid, meaning that the smallest team required to solve a given...
Speaking at MIT Enterprise Forum

Speaking at MIT Enterprise Forum

On May 15, I’ll be speaking on a panel of experts on the future of unmanned aerial vehicles, i.e., drones. Looks to be an amazing lineup, and I’m honored to be in such good company. I’ll be joined by iRobot co-founder and current CyPhy Works...
Innovating with a purpose

Innovating with a purpose

I believe that everyone and every organization with integrity has a purpose. It’s our purpose that allows us to innovate in ways that no one else can, and that draws others to us. It’s what allows us to achieve real breakthroughs. This is why, when I give keynote...