Category Archives: Unconventional Ideas
The Economics of Obesity and Why We Need More Help than Jamie Oliver
Over the past few months Jamie Oliver, Britain’s own Naked Chef, has captivated American viewers with his hit show Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution – a tale of one chef’s battle against obesity and to transform the way Americans eat and live.
However, while emotionally compelling and entertaining (I didn’t miss an episode!), Jamie’s movement, which [...]
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Not Only is Failure an Option, It’s Mandatory
Sometimes it’s hard to remember that successful innovation most often derives from a series of failures. I found this interview with chef David Chang, of Momofuku restaurants in NYC, to be a welcomed reminder.
His notoriety has spurred from his collection of highly successful Momofuku restaurants (Ko, Ssam, Noodle Bar, & Milk Bar) in NYC, [...]
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The Sleeper Business Strategy: Personal Health
Why are sleepless nights, late evening fast food dinners at the office, and unused gym memberships the badges of honor for driven entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders? Believe me, I’m the worst offender. I realize there are only so many hours in a day and only so many hands to do the work, [...]
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Changing the World is Cheap
I harp on the power of the internet as a tool for philanthropy a lot. It’s hard not too. The increases in communication and financial payment platforms on the web have crushed the barriers that used to block access to third world countries. Now, anyone can set up an online fundraiser to [...]
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Are Financial Services Draining Our Economy’s Future?
A friend passed along an article outlining the historical growth of the financial services industry, as a percentage of total US GDP, over the last 20 years. I was terrified by the results. As of 1965, the financial services industry accounted for only 3% of total GDP. As of 2007, that number [...]
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Insider Trading: Friend or Foe
Insider Trading – A harmful crime against an unknowing and vulnerable public? Or, a new medium for transparency and competition in a rapidly evolving financial market begging for reform? Either way, we should be looking at it from a different angle.
This weekend’s article in The Wall Street Journal titled “Learning to Love [...]
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