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Innovators Incubation
Do you have great ideas and need to hook up with partners?
Do you need guidance or advice on how to take steps forward?
This is a group for Incubating all products & ideas that are Innovative.
Network Leader: Emily Ma
TOP IDEA:
Edward Antrobus
In an effort to be more of a full-serve, one-stop shop, I've expanded my ebook file conversion service into a full-blown e-publisher. Not only will SEAM Publishing convert your files to ebook files capable of being read on the Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc, but now I will list them for you on Amazon & Barnes & Noble as well! Please check out http://www.seampublishing to tell me what you think of the site I put together for this project. Thanks.
20 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers, Denver Careerists and Innovators Incubation2 more
Noel Rozny recommended this
Megan Atkinson:
@Edward - I have been gone a while but I must tell you how excited I am to see this venture really coming to life for you! Beyond cool!
17 weeks ago
17 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Edward Antrobus
Have you ever heard of the $30,000 Challenge? I've decided to start a miniature version of it, the $3000 challenge. A race to see which small-time blogger can grow to $3k online income first. If your interested in participating, see bit.ly/xXNCwg for more information.
18 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers, Innovators Incubation and Entrepreneurs2 more
Edward Antrobus
I'm working on a new venture doing ebook publishing. I recognize that marketing is going to be a make or break issue. But marketing just ain't my bag. Would like to explore my options for bringing in some talent to handle it.
Lexie recommended this
La Donna Lokey
"...that the man who has no purpose is a machine that coasts downhill at the mercy of any boulder to crash in the first chance ditch...that your work is the purpose of your life, and you must speed past any killer who assumes the right to stop you, that any value you might find outside your work, any other loyalty or love, can only be travelers you choose to share your journey and must be travelers going on their own power in the same direction." Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
43 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Career Changers, Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club, Book Shelf and inCORPorated3 more
Noel Rozny recommended this
La Donna Lokey
"...and to settle down into a job that requires less than your mind's full capacity is to cut your motor and sentence yourself to another kind of motion: decay--that your work is the process of achieving your values, and to lose your ambition for values is to lose your ambition to live--that your body is a machine and your mind is its driver, and you must drive as far as your mind will take you, with achievement as the goal of your road..." Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged (cont'd)
43 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Career Changers, Book Shelf and Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club2 more
La Donna Lokey
Correction - last Ayn Rand quote is from Atlas Shrugged, not Fountainhead! No matter, I love them all!
43 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club and inCORPorated3 more
Kahlil Cometrose
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La Donna Lokey
Could you be the next Steve Jobs? http://bit.ly/qgY8FO #in #innovation
44 weeks ago from Citi, Innovators Incubation, We're Hiring, inCORPorated and Breaking Into Banking3 more
Edward Antrobus
I'm testing an ecommerce plugin for my blog so that I can sell copies of my book. I would like volunteers to help. What you would need to do is 1) Sign up for a Google Checkout account on their sandbox server. Using the sandbox environment means that no charges to your card are made. The site is: https://sandbox.google.com/checkout/main Then 2) Go to my development site and purchuse on of the items listed for sale.The site is http://readcook-test.ebookformatter.co.cc/product-page Thanks!
44 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Brazen Bloggers, Rocky Mountain Networking and Barter on Brazen2 more
Megan Atkinson
Web-based start ups like LinkedIn (holy IPO!) and Groupon are dominating the VC world right now leaving clean tech start-ups desperate to keep their heads above water. http://wp.me/p1kAA3-7I Is it just me or are there others that are kind of perplexed at so much money flying at coupons, social networking, etc while our energy infrastructure is suffering immensely? Do you feel this priority paradox is strictly financial or indicative of our society's innate ability to ignore important change?
52 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Fundraising/ Development and Energy & Power1 more
Eric Sforza:
I think its more that the technology in clean tech isn't there yet, making it too risky. Meanwhile, Groupon has been consistently pulling in close ...MoreI think its more that the technology in clean tech isn't there yet, making it too risky. Meanwhile, Groupon has been consistently pulling in close to $100m/month, and LinkedIn has 100m users. VC's want a return, and currently 'Green Tech' is either too cute (as Bill Gates has said), or is too expensive to fund.
52 weeks ago
52 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey
Most Creative People 2011 (according to Fast Company) Do you agree? Any glaring omissions? http://bit.ly/lixe4c
53 weeks ago from Citi, We're Hiring, Innovators Incubation, Interactive Media and Marketing and Interactive Design3 more
Megan Atkinson
America's Next Top Energy Innovator Challenge - sounds like a reality TV show, but it's really the US DOE's method to match start-ups with cutting edge technologies - without all the red tape and up-front costs. http://wp.me/p1kAA3-5w Start-ups and innovators, dig in! Clean tech is about to boom!
55 weeks ago from Business Development, Innovators Incubation and Green and Environmental industries1 more
Tariq West recommended this
Sam Rye
I've been away from Brazen for awhile, but it's been because I've been attending conferences and doing a lot of research into Social Enterprise/Innovation. I'm inspired frankly - and interested to know what you've all been up to - whether it be working / researching / just noticing Social Ent/Innov in your communities. Can you give me examples?
I recently heard Tonya Surman from Centre for Social Innovation (Toronto) give a keynote - absolutely wonderful: socialinnovation.ca
61 weeks ago from Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs, Social Entrepreneurs and Innovators Incubation1 more
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
Rebecca Thorman:
Yep! I'm doing a talk on a project I've been working on next Tuesday so that should be good. The entrepreneur community is great here.
61 weeks ago
61 weeks ago
Caroline:
I'm currently in India interning with a social enterprise involved in solar and renewable energy for off-grid rural households! Almost half-way ...MoreI'm currently in India interning with a social enterprise involved in solar and renewable energy for off-grid rural households! Almost half-way done and an incredible experience so far.
Sam- thanks for the great link to check out. I'm from Toronto and interested in staying in the social enterprise field but unsure of the current opportunities and ventures in Canada, since many social businesses are located in developing countries.
Does anyone have additional tips/resources to check out for a recent graduate looking to get into the social business field in Canada?
57 weeks ago
Sam- thanks for the great link to check out. I'm from Toronto and interested in staying in the social enterprise field but unsure of the current opportunities and ventures in Canada, since many social businesses are located in developing countries.
Does anyone have additional tips/resources to check out for a recent graduate looking to get into the social business field in Canada?
57 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey
Reading this article called "How to Plan Innovation" http://buswk.co/grYSjU Can you plan innovation?
58 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Women in Technology, Citi and Tech Gurus2 more
Sam Rye
Beyond Funding : Social Enterprise has been around for awhile, but we seem to be on the front of another wave of truly exciting projects, crowd-funding platforms, Govt recognition, governance structures and service delivery. Do you have a social enterprise project you're leading + what can you share for it's abilities to take NFP/NGO's beyond funding & sponsorship woes?
58 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management, Nonprofiteers, Innovators Incubation, Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs and Social Entrepreneurs3 more
Megan Atkinson
I'm in charge of employee engagement for our corporate sustainability committee. I'd really like to utilize the power of social media to get staff/offices across the country to get talking, sharing, and moving. Can anyone push me in a direction to get started on this kind of initiative? I'm not sure where to start.
59 weeks ago from Green Social Media, Company Culture and Innovators Incubation1 more
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
Lia Parisyan:
It's not an easy task, but perhaps, referring to specific branches projects (successes) or their strategies of success can be discussed by staff ...MoreIt's not an easy task, but perhaps, referring to specific branches projects (successes) or their strategies of success can be discussed by staff in other branches. Sort of a Q&A strategy. If a specific team in encountering a problem, or has a strategy for success they should be encouraged to share it, and this way people can comment and perhaps, help solve a roadblock like issue, or offer suggestions on process, etc. Since most likely, problems and successes have been encountered on varying levels and degrees by specific teams and offices.
59 weeks ago
59 weeks ago
Megan Atkinson:
@Mark, I'll definitely look into it. I did discover recently that we have access to Chatter through Salesforce and it looks like it could really ...More@Mark, I'll definitely look into it. I did discover recently that we have access to Chatter through Salesforce and it looks like it could really meet our needs well.
@Lia, I am currently working on a project kind of in line with your comments. I'm compiling a sustainability field manual that all offices can use to implement different systems. We did a survey of offices and what they felt they implemented successfully in 2010 and then asked each office to write a how-to guide to duplicate their efforts in other offices. We'll be posting it on our intranet for all to use. My problem is how to get offices to use it and get engaged in taking more steps this year. We held a reduce/reuse/recycle competition last year and this year everyone's enthusiasm has fizzled.
59 weeks ago
@Lia, I am currently working on a project kind of in line with your comments. I'm compiling a sustainability field manual that all offices can use to implement different systems. We did a survey of offices and what they felt they implemented successfully in 2010 and then asked each office to write a how-to guide to duplicate their efforts in other offices. We'll be posting it on our intranet for all to use. My problem is how to get offices to use it and get engaged in taking more steps this year. We held a reduce/reuse/recycle competition last year and this year everyone's enthusiasm has fizzled.
59 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus
Okay, I'll bite on this incubation concept. I have a business concept that I've been toying with for about 4 months now. An online, self-education college. Basically, testing to earn (eventually) college credit, so you can put that subject you learned on your own in the education heading of your resume.
Obviously, I'm not qualified to create or grade tests for most of the subjects that could be covered under such a program, plus I would need help with the website, back-end, marketing, etc.
Edward Antrobus:
Experience is the other side of the coin, which I have been looking at alternative forms of gaining experience as well, including volunteering.
I ...MoreExperience is the other side of the coin, which I have been looking at alternative forms of gaining experience as well, including volunteering.
I hadn't heard of The Open University before, although they are accredited in the US, apparently. They seem to be the same concept as University of the People, just more progressed. At the end of the day, however, they are all just traditional distance-learning schools. My concept differs in that I take out the school's responsibility for PROVIDING the education which is where most of the cost comes in. By providing only the testing/certifying of the knowledge, I can provide a degree for a fraction of the cost.
Education recognition was the primary idea behind the idea. Of course, recognition is only important to me to the extent that it opens the door to a job. Beyond that, recognition isn't a high priority for me; in fact, in most cases, I'd rather just do what needs to be done without seeking recognition of it.
I also recognized that there is a gap in between traditional education and self-education that has not been exploited.
The beauty of my plan is that it isn't an either/or of doing this or getting a job. Once the systems are in place and somebody else is responsible for marketing, the school would require only take a couple hours of week per person.
67 weeks ago
I ...MoreExperience is the other side of the coin, which I have been looking at alternative forms of gaining experience as well, including volunteering.
I hadn't heard of The Open University before, although they are accredited in the US, apparently. They seem to be the same concept as University of the People, just more progressed. At the end of the day, however, they are all just traditional distance-learning schools. My concept differs in that I take out the school's responsibility for PROVIDING the education which is where most of the cost comes in. By providing only the testing/certifying of the knowledge, I can provide a degree for a fraction of the cost.
Education recognition was the primary idea behind the idea. Of course, recognition is only important to me to the extent that it opens the door to a job. Beyond that, recognition isn't a high priority for me; in fact, in most cases, I'd rather just do what needs to be done without seeking recognition of it.
I also recognized that there is a gap in between traditional education and self-education that has not been exploited.
The beauty of my plan is that it isn't an either/or of doing this or getting a job. Once the systems are in place and somebody else is responsible for marketing, the school would require only take a couple hours of week per person.
67 weeks ago
Paul:
good concept, have you thought about the part that gives colleges their value?, the accredidation piece, also what are you thoughts on University ...Moregood concept, have you thought about the part that gives colleges their value?, the accredidation piece, also what are you thoughts on University of Phoenix or any other on line source? Coming from corporate america I think if you put self taught material under Education it would raise questions, however, if you put it under its own category on the resume it would raise it's worth. Example: I went to Stanford and I want to hire some one who has on their resume that their education was on line. I will question that. But if there was a seperate section on the resume for self taught & tested accomplishments i would think that person was cool and innovative. I dont think people are willing to accept a major shift away from traditional education (thats where a lot of technical info is learned)but I think its a great idea as a supplement to an ongoing education
63 weeks ago
63 weeks ago
Sam Rye
The group seems to be picking up some steam; I'm interested to know about backgrounds & activities which have landed you here? What's your interest in innovation + how can we support/help each other? What are our opportunities to collaborate?
EricHFriedman:
Edward - would like to talk to you more about the formatting ebooks business. - eric erichfriedman*at*gmail
To continue the backgrounds theme, ...MoreEdward - would like to talk to you more about the formatting ebooks business. - eric erichfriedman*at*gmail
To continue the backgrounds theme, I'm here as an adjunct to revamping an iphone application which is popular but needs updating. Anyone know any iphone guys/gals?? Also Salesforce.com has just sponsored me for a presence on their platform and I'm looking to network with anyone familiar with that space (and their language, 'Apex') as well.
I can get more specific if you contact me. Regards , Eric
65 weeks ago
To continue the backgrounds theme, ...MoreEdward - would like to talk to you more about the formatting ebooks business. - eric erichfriedman*at*gmail
To continue the backgrounds theme, I'm here as an adjunct to revamping an iphone application which is popular but needs updating. Anyone know any iphone guys/gals?? Also Salesforce.com has just sponsored me for a presence on their platform and I'm looking to network with anyone familiar with that space (and their language, 'Apex') as well.
I can get more specific if you contact me. Regards , Eric
65 weeks ago
Paul:
Gen X-er researching going off on my own with a business. Have 25 yrs experience in corporate america, travelled extensively, held various roles. ...MoreGen X-er researching going off on my own with a business. Have 25 yrs experience in corporate america, travelled extensively, held various roles. I am here to mitigate risk for my new venture by interacting wityh those who are smarter than I...
63 weeks ago
63 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus
I'm trying to figure out the pricing structure for by ebook formatting business. Which do you think is best?
1)$25 per book plus a per page fee for manuscripts over 50
pages. That fee would be $.50 for pages 51-100 and $.25 for pages
101+.
2)$20/50 pages.
3)$5 per book plus a per page fee of $.50 for first 100 pages
and $.25 for pages 100+
If an author had more than one book to convert, they would pay the per book fee (for options 1 & 3) and the page fee would be for everything.
65 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Brazen FoCo and Rocky Mountain Networking2 more
Edward Antrobus:
Okay, the flat rate is going to have to have limits. I was just contacted by someone with a file over 500 pages long!
65 weeks ago
65 weeks ago
Paul:
I say the answer lis in 1) your cost structure - need you price to cover your cost plus your intended marhin (see business plan) & 2) what the ...MoreI say the answer lis in 1) your cost structure - need you price to cover your cost plus your intended marhin (see business plan) & 2) what the competition is doing - Is you price fair for the customer to see a value and where else can it be done for what cost
63 weeks ago
63 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus
I'm looking for a Perl programmer to help me with a CGI script that isn't working properly. My script allows clients to upload their manuscript for me to perform formatting and file conversion to epub and mobipocket (Kindle) ebook formats. It's supposed to accept 4 different document formats (doc, docx, odt, rtf) but only accepts one (doc). In return, I could format and convert 1 book for free.
64 weeks ago from Barter on Brazen and Innovators Incubation
Sam Rye
Cradle to Cradle Deisgn - the next big development in our global community's thinking/action? Does any one have any experience / know of any products that adopt C-2-C design principles? http://bit.ly/cizGYn
66 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs, Creatively Inspired, Green Social Media and Creating a Life You Love3 more
Sam Rye:
Great Morana! Thanks for getting in touch. I'm really happy to hear C2C has been part of your vocab for awhile; sadly I've only just become aware ...MoreGreat Morana! Thanks for getting in touch. I'm really happy to hear C2C has been part of your vocab for awhile; sadly I've only just become aware of it properly (been planting trees for the last 4 years - not much more C2C than that!) but I'm interested as to how I can adopt it into the business I'm working with for the creative team.
I've had a look around on the C2C portal but I'd love it if you have any hints/tips on good articles to read / who I should talk to about adopting it into product design / how it can lead design thinking as an ideology?
Really interested in how it can be developed into other industries as well as architecture too - social enterprises and the like - bringing it into realms of 'mass consumption' to drive a wedge into the unsustainable habits of the human race...
66 weeks ago
I've had a look around on the C2C portal but I'd love it if you have any hints/tips on good articles to read / who I should talk to about adopting it into product design / how it can lead design thinking as an ideology?
Really interested in how it can be developed into other industries as well as architecture too - social enterprises and the like - bringing it into realms of 'mass consumption' to drive a wedge into the unsustainable habits of the human race...
66 weeks ago
Morana Medved:
Hi Sam. I've scanned your resume, it's impressive that you've actually spent time on the "front lines" so to say. Cradle to Cradle is ...MoreHi Sam. I've scanned your resume, it's impressive that you've actually spent time on the "front lines" so to say. Cradle to Cradle is specifically meant for products, so as such my contact with it has been through product manufacturers. I think Steelcase is really on the forefront of environmental movement as a manufacturer and through its company culture as well. They have a learning section on their website, check it out: http://www.steelcase.com/en/company/sustainability/pages/share-learn.aspx. For an example of a smaller company that's been an innovator with C2C, check out Mechoshade - my copy of C2C actually came from them, it's a small family-owned business and it brings a new perspective on how window shading affects human environment, www.mechoshade.com. They also love talking about it so feel free to contact them directly. Finally, if you are looking to apply environmental principles to the built environment (company offices for example), check out LEED, www.usgbc.org.
All of these have their pluses and minuses but just being aware of possiblities and implementing some of the principles gets us ahead on living better and more sustainably.
66 weeks ago
All of these have their pluses and minuses but just being aware of possiblities and implementing some of the principles gets us ahead on living better and more sustainably.
66 weeks ago
Sam Rye
So what do we think Gen-i's major innovations might be in the coming years? A generation growing up in a digital world will be most forward thinking of us all, but will they forget about the physical world and the communities which nurture them to concentrate on Digital, or will there be a globalised re-connection of society and a shift in values?
69 weeks ago from The Modern Strategist, Social Entrepreneurs, Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs and Innovators Incubation3 more
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
James Lee:
@edward, that's an awesome idea!! totally think that overconsumption can happen in a variety of forms, not just goods and services that we buy. it ...More@edward, that's an awesome idea!! totally think that overconsumption can happen in a variety of forms, not just goods and services that we buy. it baffles me to see people with 10,000 friends on fb -- that's not allowed unless you are super hot and have 20+ albums to share (just kidding...sorta). I definitely value quality over quantity, and balancing richness of shared knowledge with quality of interconnectedness is extremely difficult (but the key to ultimate success) in the online space.
66 weeks ago
66 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus:
@James, I absolutely believe that substantive and sustainable changes to the economy have to start with businesses. The average person doesn't ...More@James, I absolutely believe that substantive and sustainable changes to the economy have to start with businesses. The average person doesn't have resource scarcity on their minds because they are marketed into believing the opposite, especially with companies policies with planned obsolescence. I know people who, even though they agree it's ridiculous and a waste of money, stand in line for each new iphone.
66 weeks ago
66 weeks ago
EricHFriedman
reaching out to iphone programmers for a minor update to existing successful application. Looking at part equity part cash in return for completed update.
Sam Rye:
Hi Eric - tell me more at sam.rye@enspiral.com - I've got a few devs who could do this ...MoreHi Eric - tell me more at sam.rye@enspiral.com - I've got a few devs who could do this for you just need to know the details. Cheers.
66 weeks ago
66 weeks ago
Sam Rye
What tools does your organisation use to generate genuine innovation and collaboration? Do you use facilitation techniques/consultants in your business? I'm really interested in a few theories and methods, so keen to hear others people have worked with.
68 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Inspiring Leadership, Social Entrepreneurs, Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs and Community Karma3 more
Sam Rye:
Blay, completely agree. I'm becoming really interested in facilitating those kinds of 'off-campus' events where people's ideas are challenged, ...MoreBlay, completely agree. I'm becoming really interested in facilitating those kinds of 'off-campus' events where people's ideas are challenged, their interests & passions are re-awakened, and they can reconnect with people around them. We're thinking of launching this kind of service for people we like around NZ (mainly social enterprises, NGO's, and progressive businesses).
Do you know of any crafts / ideas I can research around your comments?
67 weeks ago
Do you know of any crafts / ideas I can research around your comments?
67 weeks ago
Scott Messinger:
Honestly, it seems to be the 'mushroom method' (google that term). When employees don't know what to do, they can be amazingly innovative... ...MoreHonestly, it seems to be the 'mushroom method' (google that term). When employees don't know what to do, they can be amazingly innovative... before they burn out!
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Sam Rye
I've been thinking a lot about the potential for projects and opportunities growing out of the world's acceptance and embracing of a collaborative consumption society. I've been reading Rachel Botsman's book 'What's Mine Is Yours' - and my brain is sparking. Has anyone else read this yet?
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
Timothy Johnson III:
No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting! Have you read "The Story of Stuff", by Annie Leonard? The videos online will turn those sparks into a ...MoreNo, I haven't, but it sounds interesting! Have you read "The Story of Stuff", by Annie Leonard? The videos online will turn those sparks into a bonfire! http://storyofstuff.com/
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Sam Rye:
Serendipitous timing! They're on my watch list for tonight's inspirational viewing... I downloaded SoS and then the other few which spin offs ...MoreSerendipitous timing! They're on my watch list for tonight's inspirational viewing... I downloaded SoS and then the other few which spin offs they made too.
Make sure you watch her TED talk too:
http://tiny.ly/suCU
Oh you might like Carving the Future too (a slice of NZ for you): http://vimeo.com/13402197
Any other articles / documentaries / resources I should be watching people??
67 weeks ago
Make sure you watch her TED talk too:
http://tiny.ly/suCU
Oh you might like Carving the Future too (a slice of NZ for you): http://vimeo.com/13402197
Any other articles / documentaries / resources I should be watching people??
67 weeks ago
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