Archive | July, 2011

Minnov8 Gang 133 – OMG! A ‘Feature’ Phone?

29. July 2011

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Mobile is changing dramatically and the strategic-level changes are a challenge to stay on top of, which is why we have Lisa Foote on as our guest for this podcast. No one in the Twin Cities is on top of the mobile space like Lisa is, and the Gang did a lot more than our [...]

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Workface Lands $900k in Venture Capital

26. July 2011

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We were delighted to see that friend of Minnov8, Lief Larson and crew, have landed $900k to accelerate their vision of delivering a platform to maximize sales force and customer service engagement for organizations. The Gang has used Workface’ profiles since the beginning and have watched this startup closely as they’ve continued to execute on [...]

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Minnov8 Gang 132 – Hot Enough for ‘Ya?

22. July 2011

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The Gang (minus Graeme) talks about the hottest stories of the week from NASA and the last shuttle launch; Apple’s blow-out quarter (as well as Google’s); Google+; Microsoft earnings; and much more. We only mention the stifling heat that passed us over this past week, instead focusing on the acceleration this summer of hot announcements [...]

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Minnov8 Gang Podcast 131 – Deals Baby!

15. July 2011

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The Gang talks with Joseph Rueter, entrepreneur and co-founder of Deals.by (formerly “Locate My Deal”), the “Search Engine for Deals Near You“. Also discussed are numerous developments this past week and what it means for you. Hosts: Steve Borsch, Tim Elliott, Graeme Thickins & Phil Wilson. Music: “Blue n Boogie” by Norman Hedman’s Tropique via the [...]

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T-Mobile Shows It’s Serious About Minnesota, “Not Slowing Down”

14. July 2011

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Everyone loves a challenger, and T-Mobile sure seems to be enjoying that role, as much here in Minnesota as anywhere. Yesterday, Steve Borsch and I had the opportunity to sit down with Tim Adams, the carrier’s new VP/GM for Minnesota and Wisconsin (see June 2 news), and have a wide-ranging chat with about T-Mobile’s plans and [...]

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Good Resources from Rasmussen College

14. July 2011

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Here’s a resource that was brought to our attention and is one you might find useful. Founded in 1900, Rasmussen College is a premier provider of educational experiences, dedicated to the growth and development of its students, employees, and the communities it serves. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Rasmussen College offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s [...]

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An Entrepreneur’s Expert Guidance Group

14. July 2011

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A top level recruiter I know, Kevin Spanbauer, has teamed with a number of other movers and shakers in Minnesota to form a group called, “Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory (MESA)” This non-profit mentoring organization is comprised of C-level software and information technology veterans with strong local business roots. They have come together to help spark [...]

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Want Spotify? Get Klout

14. July 2011

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Minnesota’s Philip Hotchkiss joined the social influencer measurement startup Klout last fall as Chief Product Officer and they’ve been on a tear ever since. This news just came in and, if you’ve been following the anticipation around the U.S. launch of Spotify, then you’ll want to know that Spotify has chosen Klout as their exclusive U.S. [...]

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Minnov8 Gang Podcast 130 – Tablets, Schmablets

8. July 2011

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We talk Google+ and Google’s design changes, bring on our guest, Tom Sweeney, to discuss his startup Visiting Ours, and talk tablets. 2011 was projected by many to be the “year of the tablet” and it’s certainly shaping up to be just that…the year when the dramatic changeover from a PC-centric world to one of [...]

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