just some more awesome
I am starting a new series of posts. I am calling them "Make It More Awesome" (MIMA . . . mee-mah) posts. These are things I see everyday, and just think to myself, "Man, this sucks! Someone really needs to innovate this! Make it more awesome please!" The Coffee Condiment Bar I am not sure what this is called in the industry. I am referring to that little table where you add cream, and sugar to your coffee. This thing sucks. Someone please make it more awesome! Why does it suck: Filthy - Starbucks is the...
http://startuplessonslearned.blogspot.com/2008/09/what-does-startup-cto-actua... So, what is a CTO supposed to be doing all day? I think Eric Ries, in the above post, sums it up pretty well. The CTO's primary job is to make sure the company's technology strategy serves its business strategy. So concise. So correct. The key phrase in that statement is "serves its business strategy". Technology often forgets why it exists. Why does technology exist? It exists to serve some function. If you work for a...
I am watching the Palm Pre CES videos on YouTube. Those who know me have heard me rant about how the Apple iPhone's UI actually kind of sucks. Don't get me wrong. It is the best mobile device out there. But, the UI design is not that great. Sure. It looks great. But, it does not function great. As I watch these Palm Pre CES demo videos, I am reminded of a few innovation truths: There is always room for improvement Being first does not make you the best Design must be functional Who knows if the...
A highly recommend blog about business, management, and innovation: http://venturehacks.com/ An awesome quote from the latest article (http://venturehacks.com/articles/ordinary-people).> The problem isn't that money is a weak motivator. The problem is that money is a terribly strong motivator. By itself, money motivates the wrong people to do the wrong things in the quest for more money.
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