http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:47:21 -0700 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:11:42 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Interview-with-Lorin-Rokoff-and-Laura-Paterson--Cofounders-of-Hot-Blondies-Bakery?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner I learned about Hot Blondies Bakery through Crain’s. They were the headline business in a feature article about online bakeries. A friend of mine from business school is considering a similar avenue so I opened up the Crain’s article t... entrepreneurship career business food New York City small business Women Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:11:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Interview-with-Lorin-Rokoff-and-Laura-Paterson--Cofounders-of-Hot-Blondies-Bakery?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Interview-with-Lev-Ekster-CEO-of-CupcakeStop?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner I've extolled my love for cupcakes before in this column. A few months ago I interviewed the owners of Crumbs, my favorite cupcake bakery in New York. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Lev Ekster, CEO of CupcakeStop, a mobile cupcak... entrepreneurship career business food economy New York City Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:23:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Interview-with-Lev-Ekster-CEO-of-CupcakeStop?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Interview-with-Code-Blue-Founders-Michael-Sachs-and-Jeffrey-Frumin?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner Two weeks ago, I had the great fortune of spending some time with the founders of Code Blue, a recovery drink that is made for people who need to feel refreshed without caffeine, added sugar, or preservatives. In one amazing little can you’l... entrepreneurship health business New York City small business Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:01:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Interview-with-Code-Blue-Founders-Michael-Sachs-and-Jeffrey-Frumin?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Phyllis-Neill-founds-WeMentor-Social-Media-Marketing?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner Meet Phyllis Neill. Phyllis and I met almost a year ago via Twitter and we’ve been social media pals ever since. After running her own business and working a full-time day job for nearly a year, she has taken the entrepreneurial plunge. Her ... entrepreneurship career technology change social media media Women Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:45:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Phyllis-Neill-founds-WeMentor-Social-Media-Marketing?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Shine-a-Light--your-chance-to-help-a-deserving-small-business-up-its-game?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner Shine A Light is an on-line competition that is currently running to provide a $100,000 grant and American Express marketing support to a small business doing good works in their community. It only takes a minute to vote and can make a world of dif... entrepreneurship business Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:40:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Shine-a-Light--your-chance-to-help-a-deserving-small-business-up-its-game?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Interview-with-Janet-Wise--Founder-and-CEO-of-WISE-Solutions-and-The-Collaborative-Factor?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner    A few months ago, I had the opportunity to meet Janet Wise via email as a result of our mutual connection to New York Women Social Entrepreneurs (NYWSE). After spending more than 10 years creating, designing, and managing professional d... entrepreneurship career business collaboration Women Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:50:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Interview-with-Janet-Wise--Founder-and-CEO-of-WISE-Solutions-and-The-Collaborative-Factor?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m8d31-An-interview-with-Hani-NYCs-Famous-Sidewalk-Artist?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner  A few weeks ago, I was on my way up to Harlem to do some research for an after-school program I’m hoping to launch in January. As I was walking up Broadway, I stopped to admire a painting that has been done of the sidewalk. It depicted a ... entrepreneurship business art design New York City Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:03:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m8d31-An-interview-with-Hani-NYCs-Famous-Sidewalk-Artist?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Interview-with-Jason-Bauer-CEO-and-President-of-CRUMBS?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner I have a hard time thinking of any food I love more than cupcakes. When I’m happy, when I’m sad, morning, noon, and night. In New York City, the competition for the best cupcake bakery is fierce. For me, there is one clear winner: CRUMB... entrepreneurship business food New York City Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:16:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Interview-with-Jason-Bauer-CEO-and-President-of-CRUMBS?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Interview-with-Caroline-Bobart-Founder-of-Advanced-Intuitive-Administration?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner  I met Caroline Diana Bobart through Twitter when she retweeted a post that I was involved in. Her Twitter name, @HotDeskGenie, made me laugh out loud so I headed over to her website to see what she’s all about. Caroline is the founder of ... entrepreneurship career business change small business Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:30:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Interview-with-Caroline-Bobart-Founder-of-Advanced-Intuitive-Administration?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m8d4-An-interview-with-Lissa-Rankin-Founder-of-Owning-Pink?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner Lissa Rankin, Founder of Owning Pink Meet Lissa Rankin, an artist, writer, gynecologist, mother, and all around bundle of positive energy. I met Lissa on Twitter, and once I read her brief bio I knew that I had to feature her in this column.Lissa ha... entrepreneurship career health business art design books social media Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:13:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m8d4-An-interview-with-Lissa-Rankin-Founder-of-Owning-Pink?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d27-An-interview-with-Lee-Lin-cofounder-of-RentHop?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner It's moving time again! I've been thinking a lot about the moving process and the hunt for apartment lately. I'll move into my new digs next month and the movers arrive this Thursday. I can be a stressful undertaking, especially Around August 1st whe... career technology New York business social media New York City small business Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:07:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d27-An-interview-with-Lee-Lin-cofounder-of-RentHop?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Interview-with-Teju-Ravilochan-Connections-Strategist-and-CoFounder-of-The-Unreasonable-Institute?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner This week I had the opportunity to interview Teju Ravilochan, Connections Strategist and Co-Founder of The Unreasonable Institute. I found out about The Unreasonable Institute through Social Earth's Twitter feed and was intrigued by the name. Some of... entrepreneurship career social entrepreneurship business change collaboration Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:01:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Interview-with-Teju-Ravilochan-Connections-Strategist-and-CoFounder-of-The-Unreasonable-Institute?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d20-My-latest-favorite-product--Spanx-by-Sara-Blakely?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner One of the things I truly love about this column is that it allows me to promote entrepreneurs and products that I love. This past weekend I went to a friend's wedding. I needed to buy a formal dress and the undergarments to go with it. I almost reac... entrepreneurship career business design fashion product development small business Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:19:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d20-My-latest-favorite-product--Spanx-by-Sara-Blakely?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Interview-with-Amanda-Steinberg-Founder-of-DailyWorth?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner “No one is going to fix financial inequity for women. We have to recognize our own self-worth, ask for higher salaries, invest more aggressively, and build our own wealth.” ~ Amanda Steinberg, DailyWorth FounderLast week, I had the plea... entrepreneurship career technology business education economy social media media data finance small business Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:10:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Interview-with-Amanda-Steinberg-Founder-of-DailyWorth?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Advice-from-Drop-Dead-Diva?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner Lifetime, Sunday at 9pm Eastern"You are who you wanna be." ~ Jane on Drop Dead Diva, played by Brooke ElliottLast night, the show Drop Dead Diva had its premiere on Lifetime. Most pilots are awful. Beyond awful. This one is inspired, funny,... art media television Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:17:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Advice-from-Drop-Dead-Diva?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Are-big-corporations-staged-to-fall-from-grace?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner  Every generation is defined by a world event. My grandparents were shaped by the Great Depression. My parents by World War II. My Uncle Tom by Viet Nam. Me by the crazy 80's. (I recognize that my world event is not on par with World War II, but... entrepreneurship career business change economy small business Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:01:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Are-big-corporations-staged-to-fall-from-grace?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Social-Earth-Video-launches-today?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner Social Earth, an organization dedicated to promoting social entrepreneurship, has release Social Earth Video on their website. Social Earth Video is a broad collection of videos that include footage with top social entrepreneurs such as Mohammad Yunu... entrepreneurship technology health social entrepreneurship China business Africa education change science social media media Failure finance small business environment sustainability Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:51:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Social-Earth-Video-launches-today?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d8-The-life-in-our-time?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.youdontsay.org/Clock.jpgTonight I was having dinner with my friend, Monika, and we were discussing how much time we spend at work and what that time really means to us and the people we work for. For us, it's not about punching a clock an... career Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:37:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d8-The-life-in-our-time?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Interview-with-Don-Mathis-CEO-of-Epic-Advertising?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner  I recently had the opportunity to interview Don Mathis, CEO of Epic Advertising. Don's varied and accomplished career is a great example for all of us who have many professional interests that we'd like to pursue. He's someone who has never b... career technology business social media media small business Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:44:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Interview-with-Don-Mathis-CEO-of-Epic-Advertising?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Interview-with-Brian-Moran-President-of-Moran-Media-Group?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner   I met Brian Moran, President of Moran Media Group, as a result of this column. He sent me an email after reading my post about the similarities of running a business and running a marathon. Brian's entrepreneurial beginnings are a great lesso... entrepreneurship career technology business economy social media New York City media small business Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:56:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Interview-with-Brian-Moran-President-of-Moran-Media-Group?cid=exrss-NY-Business-Strategies-Examiner