Another friend lost his job today. That makes six so far. Not that I am counting. I guess I should be thankful that I still have a job, albeit at minimum wage so I don't loose my health benefits. At least my wife works. That's better than most. This last friend has two kids and a … [Read more...]
Creative Class: Innovation and Economic Crises
Nice summary of the weeks data about Innovation and how it affects the economy. The dips in innovation in 2000 and 2006 are most likely due to funding drying up for startups. During the dot com bust and our recent financial bust, venture capitalists have not been investing in new … [Read more...]
Creative Class: Global Sources Of American Innovation
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...]
The Startup Struggle
Days transform to weeks. Weeks morph to months. It never goes as fast as you think. Raising money for your startup is bouts of boredom and frustration sprinkled with excitement and more frustration. They are interested, at least that is what they say. Quick, give us your market … [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...]