by Eric | Apr 4, 2017 | communication, presentation, Venture Capital
When I was in graduate school I realized some scientists, engineers and technical professional have a hard time articulating ideas properly in presentations. Scientists can be some of the most brilliant minds on the planet. However, the successful STEM...
by Eric | Mar 21, 2017 | entrepreneurship, Innovation, Mobile Technology
When I first stayed at an Airbnb, it creeped me out. The person (a lawyer in the Detroit suburbs) was still there in his 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. He let me in, showed me to my room (an office with a pull-out bed), gave me fresh towels and gave me the wifi...
by Eric | Mar 8, 2017 | Apple, Innovation, Mobile Technology
I ordered my Apple AirPods the day after Christmas; they didn’t arrive until mid-February…and they were TOTALLY worth the wait! My only regret is I didn’t have them sooner. However, with all of the things I love about them, they do have some...
by Eric | Mar 7, 2017 | Innovation, social media, technology
I hated Snapchat when I first heard about it. I didn’t understand. Furthermore, I couldn’t believe Facebook offered to buy them for $4 billion, and they turned them down. The concept of pictures and media that disappear after a 10 seconds has creepy...
by Eric | Feb 28, 2017 | Financial Advisor, LinkedIn, social media
It amazes me to speak with financial advisors and other professionals who still won’t sign up for a LinkedIn account. Many of these people still don’t understand the basic benefits of using LinkedIn. It is not merely the professional Facebook. It has...