I was surprised today to learn that attendance at the venerable South by Southwest Interactive conference in Austin, Texas, is up by 20 percent over last year. In this economy? Yep. SXSW is one of the premier networking events in the tech world. I’m back home now after spending two full days at the gathering, […]
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Intel’s chairman on corporate social responsibility
The highlight of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for me was the sitdown that the Intel Insiders had with Intel chairman and former CEO Craig Barrett. (Disclosure: I’m a member of the Intel Insiders.) At CES the next day, Barrett gave a keynote in which he announced a wide-ranging new initiative by […]
Parisian investors share valuable tips with startups
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Sites, tools and tips for saving money
The economy is hitting everyone hard. And while we all fight for money, often chasing the same dollars, there’s one thing we can all collaborate on, and that’s saving money. Here are a few recommended sites, tools, and tips for saving money. Be a gourmet for a budget: While the top site for recipes is […]
Social networks maturing fast
Twitter and Facebook top of mind: The nascent power of weak ties and small touches What a difference a year makes! The Social Networking Conference debuted several years ago as a forum for social networking sites and vendors, with enterprise clients few and far between. Miami 2009 took place January 22-23, 2009 at the Miami […]