Eat Drink Law

One of Good People’s core values is being genuine, which means honesty, transparency, and being true to ourselves. That middle one, transparency, is one of the reasons I am spending our very limited resources on writing a blog. If potential customers, suppliers, partners, investors, or other stakeholders want to know what we are up to, we want there to be an easy way for them to find out. [ 430 more words ] http://3-blazes.com/good-people-month-1-progress-report/

My TED Talk on innovation is now online. Please check it out and comment here. https://youtu.be/mpT5gKWCKb0

Making energy saving technology easy, that’s what Good People is all about. It is, in fact, our mission statement. I don’t know anyone who actually likes wasting energy or the money it costs. Some folks are willing to do crazy stuff to be more responsible with resources. Don’t get me started about shower timers. Whether you think of it as being green or just being smart with money, saving energy is a good idea. [ 497 more words ] http://3blazes.mainstmarketingpro.com/mission-making-energ/

On Saturday, September 10, 2016, I gave a TED Talk called Innovation Everywhere at TEDxUtica in Utica, NY. I will post my innovation TED talk video as soon as it’s available. But the big idea is that innovation isn’t about technology or money or being in the right place. It’s about regular people solving problems wherever they are by building teams and actively learning in service of a meaningful purpose. [ 660 more words ] http://3-blazes.com/innovation-ted-talk-walking-walk-good-/

I think my TED talk went pretty well. The event was amazing. Thanks so much to the whole TEDxUtica team for all of their work. I will post a link to the talk once it is available.

As mentioned last week, we formed Good People as a New York Benefit Corporation or B Corp. It’s a relatively new corporate form championed by B Labs that specifically provides for companies committed to a general public benefit in addition to creating value for shareholders. The big idea is that all stakeholders matter and shareholders’ desire for a financial return shouldn’t be put ahead of the business’s broader purpose and commitment to its customers, employees, and community, as well as sustainability and the environment. [ 657 more words ] http://3-blazes.com/starting-ny-benefit-corporation-good-p/

TEDxUtica is just two days away. Really looking forward to delivering my talk.

I’ve dedicated my life to innovation, helping people start, protect, and build businesses around new ideas and products. But in my intellectual property practice, consulting, and teaching, I’ve always sidelined myself, choosing the role of service provider, mentor, or coach. I’ve half-joked about being a meta-entrepreneur and flitted from one supporting role to the next. I’ve you’ve followed this blog for a while then you’ll have seen the evidence in my absences and pivots. [ 750 more words ] http://3-blazes.com/good-people-new-new-thing/

I wonder what kind of "terroir" you get on a NYC rooftop? Very cool, but I'm thinking Upstate farm wineries still have an advantage on growing grapes.

I will be giving a TED Talk on grassroots entrepreneurship called "Innovation Everywhere" at TEDxUtica this year. Giving a TED Talk has been on my life list, so I'm really looking forward to it.

I've seen a few different ideas for how biodegradable materials made from beer making waste can be used for new products. And what could be cooler than saving sea turtles (and other marine life)...

Adults need lollipops too.

Recipal has a lot of data from small and up-and-coming specialty food companies through their nutritional labeling tool. Here is a really cool use of it to take a look at what specialty food folks are saying about their products.