Recently, I've been diving deep into the world of entrepreneurial ventures. The journey has been a fusion of varied industries and spheres, all anchored by my expertise in digital marketing, influencing, and broadcasting. As I tread this path, a significant part of my engagements remains unpaid, whi
ListenTransitioning from a professional setting to the academic world while balancing family life can be a tricky balance. My story may offer valuable insights for those looking to embark on a similar journey. Here are some key takeaways for those considering a similar path: Embrace Life's Timing : It's n
ListenIn the high-energy world of tech announcements and developer conferences, Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) holds a significant position. This year's event held on June 5, provided a futuristic glimpse into the ever-evolving tech landscape and unveiled some exciting developments, most no
ListenApple's tiny, coin-shaped device, the AirTag , released in 2021, has completely revolutionized the world of object tracking. This Bluetooth tracker is designed to be attached to personal belongings to help users locate them through the Find My network on Apple devices. In this article, we will explo
ListenI am often woefully behind on my Howard Stern Show episodes, which I listen to through the SiriusXM App on my smartphone, tablet, or computer. With a show that lasts nearly four hours, it can be very difficult to keep up, especially with the mix of things I listen to on a daily basis. This mix inclu
ListenThe movie “The Founder” is the origin story of the McDonald’s fast food chain. In the movie, based on real events, businessman Ray Kroc is able to negotiate himself into a position with the company. Kroc begins as head of franchising and expansion and needs to use considerable informational and norm
ListenGoogle treats performance management very seriously. As a modern, forward-thinking, technology-driven organization, Google uses all the best lessons and tools of emotional and artificial intelligence. There is no “Human Resources” in the company; at Google, it is called “People Operations.” Dave P.
ListenSouthwest built its company on a frugal, customer-focused, cost-effective ethos, wringing out every ounce of value from its operations and assessing the market for opportunities to separate itself from its competitors. By flying between lesser-used airports and avoiding “the traditional hub-and-spok
ListenThe jump from dial-up to high-speed internet was a crucial aspect to the success of a Software-as-a-service provider. As we move towards 5G mobile internet, and internet overall that is quantum steps better than even what we have today, the applications and services made possible by that speed will
ListenSalesforce.com foresaw a world where customers would “rent” software from the connected internet, also known as cloud computing. Today, we cannot imagine a world without cloud computing, which powers almost everything we do, from entertainment, to work, to collaboration, to basic human contact. But,
ListenParticularly in technology, it’s hard to predict what’s next. And if the typical consumer can, then that is probably not a great thing for the company. Apple tends to dabble in markets that are not its core offerings - think cars - but it is difficult to see some of those products panning out. Apple
ListenApple is led by a visionary cross-functional management team, especially in the years that Founder and CEO Steve Jobs was at the helm. Jobs identified world-changing talent and put together a brain-trust with people like Johnny Ives and Tim Cook, and it was this small coterie of individuals who coul
ListenShow of hands: who here knows what they want to do when they grow up? Who has no idea what they want to be yet? I am/was with you... I sometimes still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. The key is to do the things YOU love to do, and not only what people are telling you to do. Now, that do
ListenJay Williams appeared on the Bill Simmons Podcast to talk about his career in basketball, which was tragically ended when he crashed his motorcycle in June 2003. The 2002 No. 2 NBA Draft pick of the Chicago Bulls had a banner college career with Duke, including a national championship in 2001, conse
ListenThe Economist Magazine is a bear to read each week. But, for me, it is a necessity. Its thoroughness on worldwide politics and business is not approached by any other publications. The digital magazine also comes with word-for-word narration of every article by professional voice-over talent. As a l
ListenMyles Garrett was drafted Number One in the 2017 NFL Draft. Garrett's older brother is Sean Williams, who was drafted in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft. Time has sanded over what was a potentially exciting and unknown quantity. I wrote a feature on Sean in the very early stages of his rookie
ListenMy nights have been upended in terms of the leisure I once enjoyed. Pre-kid, and pre-marriage, I would get home from work at 6-6:30PM, put on some comfortable clothes, and lock in for a night of media consumption. This consisted of screens showing sports, binge-worthy television shows, and movies, a
ListenMy 17 month-old son, Liam, is watched during the workweek by his grandmothers, on a daily rotating basis. My mom was at-bat today and called me this morning shortly after I left the house, telling me that she had already changed a dirty diaper and gave him a little undercarriage bath in our sink. "H
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ListenI love podcasts, and I love the NBA. And lately it seems the two have intertwined in a joyous symbiosis. For me, it started several years ago with Bill Simmons and his ESPN podcast, "The BS Report." Simmons is often the "gateway" pod for many sports fans. The first sports (and pop culture) stop down
ListenThe yearly September occurrence of Apple announcing its new product line and the media in turn announcing that Apple has lost its innovative verve took place yesterday in San Francisco. When you are Apple (or any of the players in the market), it is very hard to wow the world. How much better can ph
ListenLast night, on my hour-long commute home, I got to thinking. Could I name 10 albums that influenced me, changed my to-that-point perception of music, and gave me the warm epidermal feeling either right away or over time. Here's my attempt:
ListenWhat Could Have Been? On this the morning of NBA Draft Day 2015, I look back to a year ago. Last year, Andrew Wiggins was taken by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick. It was the second year in a row and third-time-in-four years that the Cavs held that pretty astounding distinction.
ListenOn June 30th Apple is set to unveil its streaming music service, Apple Music. The service will initially be available to Apple users. In terms of what the service is, think Spotify: 30 million songs available on-demand for $10/month. There are some ancillary features, like curated playlists and a 24
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