The Question Asked By Jeff Bezos That Blew Me Away

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Here’s the question This piece of wisdom came from Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, during a board meeting for one of the companies where he sits as board member.  Jeff asked the question “Is there anything big or small, which is working better than you expected? Is there anywhere we could double down?” What a great insight.…

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6 Signs Your Startup Could Be The Next Exception

I tell entrepreneurs that Google was an “exception” to all the investment and startup rules, but I’ve always wondered what it takes to be an exception. Since every business is built by unique individuals, I’m totally convinced that exceptional people are the key to an exceptional company. To check out the Google founders, and because…

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What’s New in the Eyewear Industry

The global eyewear market is expected to grow to $172 billion by 2028, up from $115 billion in 2021.  This incredible growth is driven by changes in consumer behavior and technological advancements made by eyeglass providers.  When the two forces merge, eyeglasses considered products of science fiction today may become commonplace in the 2020s decade.…

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Telehealth and the Future of Nursing Home Care

The needs of nursing home residents are changing.  Medicare requires residents to see a physician within 30 days of admission, but this policy is a holdover from the days when patients were primarily long-term residents in need of custodial care.  Currently, 20% of hospitalized patients are discharged to nursing homes for post-acute care.  This means…

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2nd-Order Effects Of Pandemic Create New Business Approaches

The global impact of COVID-19 has so far been unlike anything since at least the second World War. And everything in life has consequences. We’ve already seen the first-order consequences of the pandemic such as the shut-down of international travel, the temporary lockdowns, the social distancing, and the strained supply chains. These consequences have already…

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7 Current Market Forces Bring Startup Opportunities

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Startups are the corporations of the future, so I have long believed that entrepreneurs who study existing corporate models, rather than ignoring them with disdain, will likely profit from the exercise. In today’s fast-paced world, that means recognizing early and capitalizing on the changes that are bringing many big companies to their knees, before that…

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What Nursing Homes Will Look Like Post-Pandemic

While 2020 was a terrible year for most everyone involved, few can match the horrible experience that came to nursing homes. In the United States, nursing home residents and staff account for 36% of coronavirus deaths. In certain states, that number is above 50%. That is hundreds of thousands of senior citizens and their caretakers…

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What is Innovation, Really?

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As the saying goes – innovate or die. But what impact does innovation have in real life? Sure, it is fine to be creative but does that really make a difference? Research says that our average standard of living has increased substantially since we chose to innovate. An average household owns 1.88 cars, 90% of…

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