If alien technology existed in our government labs, how would one successfully bring it to the market for human use? Trick question! All sufficiently advanced technology is alien to the market - the key for technologist founders is for them to realize that in order to...
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Persuasion for Engineers, Scientists, and Technologist Founders
It is not uncommon for my advanced technology founder clients to express outright fear or perceived inability to "sell" or persuade partners and early adopters to engage. It is understandable that after years pursuing research and hours upon hours in a lab that one...
Why Data Centers Should Consider SMRs
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are a promising solution for powering data centers. The Department of Energy (DOE) is investing significantly in the overall nuclear industry and Rare Innovation is working with innovators in the space who are funded by the SBIR/STTR...
Disney and Pixar: Lessons on Surviving Disruption Through Market Access, Strategic Partnerships, and Technology Scouting
Whether you are disrupting or face being disrupted, survival strategies can be found in the story of Pixar and Disney. Link to my original article and text: ...
Technology Venture Competition Map
The below link to a Google Map I created is a near comprehensive map of new technology venture competitions across the United States. If you consider Moot Corp activity as a small tell-tale of innovation activity, It doesn't take long to realize where innovation,...
Fostering and nurturing South Central Austin’s creative class
Last week, I was published in the Austin Business Journal on an article about innovation and the impact of high cost residential development on the creative class. I wrote the article in partnership with my wife who is a strategic marketing consultant focused on...