http://findyourfactor.com Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:24:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en David Pogue is the Tech Columnist for NY Times. Wait, let me try that again... David Pogue is a Broadway-talented-piano-playing-ludicrously-singing-technology columnist. Caught your attention yet? He makes technology fun. "We'll be telling our grandchildren, when I was a young man and I wanted Wireless Internet, I used to drive around town looking ... http://findyourfactor.com/?p=48 I was blown away by Dr. Worden's entrepreneurial impact and vision for NASA Ames.  My interview with him covers topics ranging from space exploration to NASA's strategic entrepreneurial partnerships (i.e. Google and Airship Ventures) to the usually more difficult feat of encouraging employees to be entrepreneurial. http://findyourfactor.com/?p=56 Legendary Venture Capitalist Tim Draper of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, investor in Skype and Hotmail, not only captured the audience at USASBE '09 with his cutting-edge insight into the future of venture capital funding and technology, but somehow inspired 400 academias to clap enthusiastically to the beat of entrepreneurship. Before I cover ... http://findyourfactor.com/?p=46 At a conference with 400 educators, center directors, and advocates, I was the ONLY STUDENT.  To my delight, of course. I got a sneak peek into where our professors get their information, initiative, research, and tips. There were sessions on everything from "Developing Entrepreneurship Education" to "Hiring Entrepreneurial Students" to "Integration of ... http://findyourfactor.com/?p=45 In terms of CES, I gave you the WHY but what about the HOW? Your 10-STEP-to-CES Guidebook, while it's fresh in my memory: 1. Recession? Normally = Bad, but Recession in Las Vegas during CES = Advantages (i.e. the hotel I stayed in - The Palazzo - should have cost 300+ per ... http://findyourfactor.com/?p=58 Microsoft Keynote “The future of technology will be 3 screens – the PC, the phone, and the TV.  There will eventually be one single platform for creating all connected experiences, and we are proud to know that Windows will be the FUTURE!" "We have written the language that over 1 billion people ... http://findyourfactor.com/?p=38 Before I left for this “adventure” (as my parents put it), I made sure to change my Facebook status to “Lauren will be in Vegas for CES. Who else is going??” A good friend of mine commented: “Half the WORLD goes to CES.” Actually a very small percentage of the world goes ... http://findyourfactor.com/?p=25 Me with: Matt Groening, Steve Wozniak, & Bello Nock My life was turned upside down in Monterey, CA last weekend.  How did I get there? Why did I go? (especially with finals the following week!) What compelled me? The factor, of course! :)  I saw possibilities in Monterey and literally dropped ... http://findyourfactor.com/?p=16 I recently had a minor epiphany - there will be no better time in my life to do something entrepreneurial than right now - while in college. I embarked on some research to prove this point beyond any reasonable doubt.  Do you doubt me yet? Good! A challenge is what ... http://findyourfactor.com/?p=15 Still in disbelief, I am honored to announce that our CEO Chapter has won #1 Chapter in the country, at the CEO National Conference in Chicago! I was also very honored to receive Best Collegiate Entrepreneur Leader! There were almost 200 chapters and 1,600 students in attendance! To read more about ... http://findyourfactor.com/?p=14