Month: June 2012
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Mr Linux gives a rare interview to the BBC
The success of Linux is in large part due to its open source nature. Why do you think people have been willing to give up so much time without financial reward? In many ways, I actually think the real idea of open source is for it to allow everybody to…
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The power of asymmetric connections
Is your business working in an asymmetric environment? Here’s a guest blog on why making asymmetric connections can prove invaluable to entrepreneurs… We’re programmed to like, trust, admire, date and – yes – do business with those like ourselves. A combination of geography, profession-identification, culture and social groups contrive to…
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The Story of Poul Due Jensen
Times were unkind to Poul Due Jensen from the start but he turned out to be a visionary genius and, 100 years after his birth, his values continue to be essential in today’s Grundfos.
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James Mwangi from Kenya named Entrepreneur of the Year 2012
Dr. James Mwangi, CEO and Managing Director of Kenya’s Equity Bank Limited was tonight named the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 at an awards ceremony held in Monte Carlo’s Salle des Etoiles. James was picked from among the 59 country finalists vying for the title across…