Archive for the “Innovation” category
How to Launch Your Startup Idea for Less than $5K
by mikekarnj on August 1, 2011
“Creativity is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration” – Thomas Edison In the corporate world, there’s a standard ladder to climb to get to the top. In the world of entrepreneurship, there is a similar ladder to climb. Entrepreneurs should start with (…)
Stop Building Apps and Start Disrupting Industries
by mikekarnj on May 15, 2011
You either build something that makes the world a better place or you don’t. There are complete industries built on creating arbitrary value for the world (investment banking). And there are complete industries built around innovation and creating value for the (…)
Five Entrepreneurial Lessons from 2010
by mikekarnj on December 26, 2010
There’s a natural progression that entrepreneurs make over time. For me, if 2009 was a year for exploration; 2010 was the year to make a commitment.
The Power of Time Off
by mikekarnj on October 18, 2010
Anamaya Resort, Costa Rica A couple of weeks ago, I headed down to Montezuma, Costa Rica to spend a week at Anamaya Resort for my “think week”, which consisted of a lot of yoga, meditation, reading, and eating. If you (…)
Kiva for Education
by mikekarnj on October 7, 2010
Just finished watching Waiting for Superman, which was the BEST DOCUMENTARY OF ALL TIME. Go watch it now and you’ll get a $15 giftcard to donorschoose, which allows you to donate money to any education project around our country. While watching the (…)
