Category Archives: Business

Seven Red Lines (2): Technical Sales Meeting Mistakes

Posted on May 5, 2014 by flybrand1976

The biggest mistake made by the vendor involved in the Seven Red Lines / “The Expert” video is that from a strategic standpoint, they are failing to defend their technical resources.  However, there are a series of other mistakes that … Continue reading →

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Fraud in Industrial Technologies

Posted on May 4, 2014 by flybrand1976

GigaOm’s article on green energy snake oil highlights the challenges faced by investors in any industrial technology.  We’re not investors, but over the past six years of applying our process and equipment in this industrial technology space, we have certainly seen many unusual … Continue reading →

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The Breeze iOS App for iPhone 5s is Great

Posted on April 24, 2014 by flybrand1976

The Breeze iOS app by RunKeeper is amazing and very disruptive towards the personal pedometer / intelligent fitness tracker space within wearables. Software Only = No New Hardware I’ve looked at FitBit and other devices many times.  My wife has … Continue reading →

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NanoH2O Acquisition: The Product

Posted on April 14, 2014 by flybrand1976

On Friday, March 14, Korean industrial concern LG Chem announced they were purchasing NanoH2O, an RO membrane maker that took its first external funding at the peak of the CleanTech bubble in 2005 for $200 MM.  Industrial technology has proven … Continue reading →

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Nonwovens in Tech News: Feminine Care & Apparel

Posted on March 17, 2014 by flybrand1976

Working with industrial technology often feels like being behind stage at a play – you’re able to see all of the behind the scenes action that enables modern life.  Often times articles in the popular press, and particularly tech news, … Continue reading →

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Insights from Aviation and Aerospace on Innovation and Disruption

Posted on March 10, 2014 by flybrand1976

There are no shortage of insights to be taken from the aviation and aerospace industry.  Any achievements are made in public – the Wright’s couldn’t hide their practice sessions in Ohio, Sputnik’s surface reflected in the night sky as it … Continue reading →

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Improving PodCast Episode Discovery

Posted on March 8, 2014 by flybrand1976

Podcasting is a growing area of media which can provide real ad revenue to the producer and value to the listener.  Unfortunately, the ‘find a new podcast’ screen on the major podcast / podcatcher apps are disappointingly identical.  After hitting … Continue reading →

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iOS App Store – Finding a Countdown Timer

Posted on March 7, 2014 by flybrand1976

There aren’t too many variables when looking for a countdown timer.  In a recent search, I looked at five options in the appstore before settling on ‘Days To Go’ which won because of its innovative ability to import from current … Continue reading →

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In 2008 We Never Expected Tesla’s GigaPlant

Posted on March 5, 2014 by flybrand1976

At the outset of the most recent financial downturn in 2008 enthusiasm grew for funding materials science research into energy storage.  The thought at the time was that manufacturing in this sector could ease employment concerns.  Concerns about global energy … Continue reading →

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Podcast Innovations RFP

Posted on March 3, 2014 by flybrand1976

I’m at a truce with my podcast listening experience.  I’m very grateful to the show hosts – if anything I feel like I have a connection and personal relationship with them far beyond what I experince with other media.  However, … Continue reading →

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