As it came out I got it on my iPad. Why? First, one of the authors Michelle Messina has been an advisor to my company ConnectiMass since 2012 and she’s a really cool, smart, successful entrepreneur and amazing entrepreneur whisperer. Secondly, because the book is meant to be an insider’s…
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Sun, Sea and Startups- Story of the Jamaican Startup Scene
I was invited to speak at the inaugural Black Tech Week in Miami Feb 23-28th, 2015 by one of the event co-founders Felecia Hatcher. The week long conference celebrating innovators of color with a mission to accelerate Miami as the gateway to Africa & the Caribbean. I love that mission. As…
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The ‘Noise’ App that’s helps me stay focused and boosts my productivity
Coffivity, was recommended by a developer friend of mine Dale a while back. He too travels alot, but when home in Kingston, Jamaica, works out of a home office or at a favourite cafe. The thing is I hate cubicled, formal work spaces. I prefer open plan, naturally lit, colourful,…
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#ReaditAndLeap: Recommending Monocle Mag and its Website
#ReaditandLeap: I recommend buying MONOCLE mag when u see it and visiting the website monocle.com regularly. Why? To get a more varied and global perspective. Monocle describes itself as a global briefing on global affairs,busines,culture, travel, design and much more. It’s not for everyone, but for who connects with it,…
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Why I hated managing people and the TED.com video that made me understand what I was doing wrong
I hate managing people. I’ve been saying this for at least 6 years now. When I first had to somewhat when I ran a web development company called Dutchpot Interactive between 2003-2007 with my business partner Susan. I left many of the people things to her, even though I suffered…