Wikipedia defines “nerd” as “an intelligent but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit. Nerds are generally considered to be awkward, shy and/or unattractive by most.” Well, the world and the word have changed. The new nerd is outgoing, charming, attractive, articulate, and athletic with diverse social interests and hobbies. They fish, surf, […]
Entrepreneurship
2 women chose not to wear out their welcome
Deirdre Stewart, employee No. 37 at sleep diagnostic leader ResMed, left after 12 years and returned to Australia, where she started her own business because once ResMed became a big company, “it wasn’t right for me.” Read more on SignOnSanDiego.com.
Innovation hub in Kearny Mesa cuts across ages and ethnicities
Collaboration. Community. Campus. Connections. The Ansir Innovation Center, above the Tea Garden restaurant on Convoy Street between Engineer and Opportunity Roads in Kearny Mesa (talk about a Fortune Cookie address), is doing just that in creating the future of entrepreneurship in San Diego. Read more on SignOnSanDiego.com.
Angel investors helping startups take flight in San Diego
There are angels in America, and they are having a summer convention in San Diego.
MIT Enterprise Forum: Good times and talk of big challenges
Oh, what a night. Only 703 of our closest friends turned out in force for the annual MIT Enterprise Forum wine social. We asked the crowd: What is the biggest challenge you or your company are facing?
Does Lean Startup Fad Miss Opportunities?
Do lean startups miss big opportunities by trying to please their customers?