From Science Fiction to Science Fact
by James Conrad 19th century French science fiction author Jules Verne predicted a tremendous amount of technology that was unheard of in his lifetime, but would become commonplace much later. For example, 20,000…
Angel Investors: The Lifeblood Of Any Startup
By. James Conrad By nature, visionary people have a strong independent streak. These are the exact sort of people who would be absolutely MISERABLE in nine-to-five suit-and-tie jobs, especially if the business plan…
How to Break Out of the Pack
Everyone likes the idea of being unique, but when it comes down to it many of us never really separate from the pack. In this lecture delivered at the Pepperdine School of Business,…
If You Need Milk Why Buy A Cow? – The Advantages of Cloud Computing
The idea of cloud computing entails using a connection to the internet and central and remote servers to maintain data and applications. The advantage of cloud computing is that individuals and businesses can…
A Quick Look At Google Apps
Google Apps is a handy cloud-based service in which your data and the all applications you require to get through your day are provided through a highly secure and reliable server. One package…
The Stop Online Piracy Act: A Byproduct of the Communications Industry’s Fear of Change
By. James Conrad Throughout 2011, there was much talk of two interconnected pieces of legislation that struck terror in the hearts of internet users in theUnited States. The Protect Intellectual Property Act and…
Five Reasons Why Networking Is Important
Networking has been an essential tool for survival since the beginning of time, particularly because human beings thrive on interaction with one another. Here are five key reasons that such a practice can…
Meet Them For Lunch
Often times when entrepreneurs discuss policy or negotiate deals, three little words often come up in the conversation: “Let’s do lunch.” This is hardly surprising, since from the beginning of time, the meaningful…
A New Dawn for Silicon Beach
As information technology grows at an astonishing rate, more and more internet-based companies have been setting up shop in Santa Monica, California, a coastal town just west of Los Angeles California. The agreeably…
