Great data on foreign born innovation via patent filings over at Creative Class (see article here). This really makes the case for having an open immigrate policy rather than a closed border one. The quote about how other countries put R&D groups in the US because they cannot … [Read more...]
Scheduling Innovation
Probably the biggest tension you will have between you, your team and your boss is scheduling. Scheduling innovation can be tricky because how do you schedule something that has never been done before. It is always a sore spot since management wants it done yesterday, your team … [Read more...]
Creative Class: Innovation Interrupted?
Some great points about the lack of Innovation (see story here) in America and why it might have happened. I don't agree with all of it but one thing that resonates with me is the Venture Capital Quote (reprinted below) "My first book, The Breakthrough Illusion, written with … [Read more...]
Critical Mass and Innovation
Over at Creative Class, they have an interesting post on Density and Creativity. Instead of density, I like to think of it as critical mass -- that mix of talent, ideas and money needed to set things moving. That is why it is so hard to create another Silicon Valley or LA or New … [Read more...]
Creative Class: The Big Shift
Innovation is the only way to get the economy moving and sustain growth. It is nice to see that the data shows that. Check out The Big Shift . It's right on. The single biggest program that the US governement should invest in is making the US more innovative. That will drive jobs … [Read more...]
