Idea People vs. Entrepreneurs
In judging whether to fund an entrepreneur, venture capitalists rely on more than just the gut feeling they’re famous for. In his…
The Patent Behind an “Impossible” Food
Image courtesy Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com Last week at lunch, my colleague ordered an “Impossible Burger.” It took about two bites to understand why they…
The 2002 U.S. Patent for Psychological Warfare
This past weekend, the New York Times reported that American diplomats suffered “sonic delusions” and possible brain damage during mysterious sonic attacks…
Your Invention, Globally
Ever since this thing called the Internet erased our horizons, many of us have found ourselves conducting business far outside the United States….
Trump and Pumps: a Tale of Two Tariffs
Trump’s proposed tariffs bode poorly for small business. When you work with startups, you get a ground-level view of economic trends in…
The Mamas of Invention
Q. What do these innovations have in common? – The Space Suit– Step-On Garbage Cans– The Bra– Random Radio Frequency– Kevlar ®–…