Entrepreneur Journeys Book Review: Find The Value That’s Missing

Here is part of Jim Stroup’s insightful review, published on Managing Leadership, of Sramana’s latest volume of “Entrepreneur Journeys”. >>>

Microsoft Needs Acquisition Spree

After positive quarterly results from IBM and Apple, it looked as though we could see the beginning of a tech stock recovery. But yesterday’s report from Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) cast a shadow on those hopes. The truth, however, is that Microsoft is making a grand display of bad products and bad strategy. >>>

Forbes Column 2009: New Careers For Techies

This week’s Zero In shows why those interested in cleantech might want to consider a career in the field of materials science. Here’s New Careers For Techies.

Driving Solar Growth Through Financing: SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive (Part 2)

SM: When did you come to the US?

LR: I came to San Jose in 1998 to play in the World Championships of Underwater Hockey representing South Africa. I fell in love with the Bay Area, and my brother was already here working for a company that was later acquired by Compaq in 1999. >>>

Win A Copy of “Entrepreneur Journeys”, Volume 2

You can win a free e-book copy of “Entrepreneur Journeys, Volume Two: Bootstrapping: Weapon of Mass Reconstruction” even if you did not win the first copy. >>>

Book Discussion: Preparing For A Green Future

In this podcast, Sramana joins Stephen Lacey of Renewable Energy World to discuss what entrepreneurs should be doing now to prepare for the surge in renewable energy deployment in the coming years. They talk about why early stage companies shouldn’t necessarily be looking to venture capital firms for financing, and Sramana shares ideas for alternative financing options. 

You can also hear Sramana live with Gary Allen on San Francisco’s KNBR Radio 680AM or listen online this Sunday, July 26, during the 9 am hour (Pacific time). 

More to come…

Driving Solar Growth Through Financing: SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive (Part 1)

Lyndon Rive co-founded SolarCity with his brother in July 2006. In its first three years, SolarCity became the largest residential solar power provider in California and grew to over 350 employees serving over 500 communities in three states. Prior to SolarCity, Lyndon founded Everdream, an industry leader in software and services for large-scale distributed computer management. A lifelong entrepreneur, Lyndon founded his first company at the age of 17 in South Africa, and in his spare time he has been a member of the U.S. National Underwater Hockey Team.

SM: Lyndon, where is your accent from?

LR: I was born and raised in Victoria, South Africa. >>>

Deal Radar 2009: FTRANS

FTRANS provides accounts receivable outsourcing and credit management solutions. It helps small companies manage their accounts receivables so they can have greater access to working capital and increase their cash on hand. The Atlanta-based company focuses on outsourcing the accounts receivables (A/R) of small and mid-size businesses. >>>