PinnedWhat do startups do in 2023? That’s a great question… let’s answer it.This is a topic near and dear to my heart. And one I happen to have some pretty strong opinions on. Yet before I dive into what I think will finally solve startup funding (and disrupt a legacy VC industry that could use some refinement), allow me to share an…Startups10 min readStartups10 min read
Aug 18, 2022So BMW Now Wants To Charge You $18/month To Use Your Heated Seats70329Jano le RouxDisclaimer - I've been in the automotive industry since 2008, have built platform technology for…Disclaimer - I've been in the automotive industry since 2008, have built platform technology for car makers, and dealerships, and currently own several BMWs. Here is my opinion on all this, and I have already replied on several other forums on it as well. When you buy a vehicle, you…3 min read3 min read
Apr 3, 2022VCs Need a God-Like Change — And Thank God It’s Finally HereI recently saw a letter circulated from a well-known Silicon Valley VC fund. They were forewarning their vast network of start-ups of a cold winter in search of funding this year (names omitted to protect the [innocent]). That letter advised taking stock of resources, budget, and more, centered around preparing…Startup8 min readStartup8 min read
Mar 24, 2022Real Estate and Payment Fraud? A Welcome DivorceDigital payment fraud has fast become one of the most lucrative criminal businesses on earth. Over the next decade, credit card fraud worldwide will likely cost industries $408.5 billion in losses. Moreover, as card payment volume reaches an expected whopping $79.14 trillion by 2030, we’re on a trajectory to lose…Realestate Agent5 min readRealestate Agent5 min read
Published in Digital Innovation Group·Mar 9, 20215 Reasons Women Are Awesome in TechnologyMarch is Women’s History Month. Which is a great time to tell the world why women are beyond awesome in so many ways. While I could probably write a book on a thousand reasons, I thought I would share five very powerful ones on why women are awesome in one…Women7 min readWomen7 min read
Published in Digital Innovation Group·Feb 15, 202120 LinkedIn Pro TipsI’m not a LinkedIn “pro”. I’m a 25-year professional for 12 years on LinkedIn and through nearly as many startups, engaging (and being engaged) by thousands on LinkedIn. As we continue our enforced adjustment to a New Virtual Normal, millions on LinkedIn are experiencing a high frequency of engagement. Pouring…Entrepreneurship4 min readEntrepreneurship4 min read
Published in Digital Innovation Group·Feb 3, 2021Blockchain is Not a VaccineTechnology purists today will argue the actual validity for a need, or practical use of, decentralized ledger technology. In this argument, the purist might also typically assert with snub-nosed confidence that (relatively) everything a blockchain does can be solved with routine development and automation in the cloud. Fortunately for all…Blockchain7 min readBlockchain7 min read
Published in Digital Innovation Group·Jan 15, 2021Blockchain is No Longer a BuzzwordThe argument that blockchain is just a buzz-worthy fad is no longer a battle cry by its loudest critics. As we roll into 2021 from an ongoing pandemic, it’s pretty easy to find quite a number of Fortune 500 companies and household name businesses putting blockchain to good use. Many…Blockchain5 min readBlockchain5 min read
Dec 10, 2020How I stay passionate after losing (almost) everything…I want to share a short story but first set the stage for it. I meet so many people that want to start their own business, build their ideas or make dreams come true. So few however really understand the journey and at times overwhelming challenges they’re about to get…Founders7 min readFounders7 min read
Oct 5, 2020Brian Armstrong is being a cowardI’m calling it as I see it: Brian Armstrong is being a coward. Jack Dorsey, Tim Cook, Jeff Weiner, Sundar Puchai, Satya Nadella, Marc Benioff, Elon Musk +dozens more seem to be dealing with the major social issues plaguing America right now, while increasing cash flow, profits, solving shareholders and…Coinbase2 min readCoinbase2 min read
