Designs of the Week: Steampunk

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Innovating Web 2.0 Storage: Fabrik CEO Mike Cordano (Part 4)

SM: What was myFabrik.com’s value proposition?

MC: The original value proposition was to create a media management system that would allow users to have all of their media connected to the web. We did it in two forms, a web service and an integrated appliance. >>>

Design that Moves Business: Apple’s “Overnight” Success! (Part 2)

By Guest Authors Charley Bush and Kathy Hwang of 3Strand Innovation

DESIGN-DRIVEN BUSINESS – The Human Side

In the first part of this series, we offered a definition of a true design-driven approach. Recall that such an approach is centered on the user. In this post we apply that definition to the creation of an actual product, Apple’s iPod. >>>

Innovating Web 2.0 Storage: Fabrik CEO Mike Cordano (Part 3)

SM: What role did you hold at Maxtor when all of the product innovation was occurring?

MC: I was the EVP of Sales and Marketing. The Branded Products division reported up through me. >>>

Layoffs and Tough Times

Every day, there are more layoffs. Today’s news is dominated by Sun Microsystems. If you are facing a job crisis, I want to point you to a motivational story: How Rafat Ali Found A Job. And in general, my message to everyone facing tough times has been and continues to be: Take control of your destiny.

This is a good time to explore being in business yourself.

I want to also point you to my new book, Entrepreneur Journeys (Volume One), which many discouraged people are using to get some positive momentum, inspiration and encouragement, as well as learn the ropes of entrepreneurship if this way of life is new for you.

Many great companies have been found during downturns and recessions. Many people have found their way into self-employment during difficult times.

Do not give up hope.

Forbes Column 08: Perilous Protectionism

Now that Obama wants to bail out General Motors, are we on our way to becoming an ICU of failing companies? This week, Zero-In discusses Perilous Protectionism and the danger of technology companies going on welfare en masse.

Related Reading:
* Obama and Outsourcing and its 49 comments
* Obama’s Economic Policy Thoughts which include: >>>

Innovating Web 2.0 Storage: Fabrik CEO Mike Cordano (Part 2)

SM: What was it about a turnaround that attracted you?

MC: The challenge of the situation. I had already experienced a high growth company at Conner. I wanted to see the renovation and the rebuilding. >>>

Deal Radar 2008: Zyrion

Continuing the trend of technology democratization, Zyrion provides mid-market enterprises with business service management (BSM) and IT infrastructure monitoring software. Their flagship BSM product, Traverse, is based on technology that is being used by large enterprises worldwide. >>>