Category Archives: Unconventional Ideas

Not Only is Failure an Option, It’s Mandatory

By Allen | Published: February 28, 2010
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

By Allen | Published: February 17, 2010
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

By Allen | Published: January 28, 2010
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?

By Allen | Published: November 10, 2009
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

By Allen | Published: October 27, 2009
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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