Strike While the Iron is Hot

Photo from US govt. Congressional bio website.

Photo from US govt. Congressional bio website. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

In today’s guest post on Tech Cocktail I talk about the importance of taking advantage of unexpected situations and opportunities when they arise…usually without warning or a chance to be prepared. My story is about the time I met Senator Paul Simon in a coat check line…

See: http://tech.co/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot-2013-04

Neil Kane

10 Considerations When Licensing a Technology

End User License Agreement - close-up

End User License Agreement (Photo credit: Brett L.)

In today’s guest post on Tech Cocktail I talk about the essential elements surrounding licensing technologies…either to augment your product development efforts (by licensing technology into your company) or to create a new revenue stream by outlicensing technology that you’ve developed. 

See: http://tech.co/10-considerations-when-licensing-a-technology-2013-03

Neil Kane

Nanotech Takes It On The Chin

English: Nanoparticle and nanotechnology - CILAS

English: Nanoparticle and nanotechnology – CILAS (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here is a link to an Op-Ed piece that Crain’s Chicago Business ran today about the unfortunate state of funding for emerging nanotechnology companies. I’d welcome your thoughts and comments…either here or on the Crain’s site.

See: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130313/OPINION/130319933/sweating-the-small-stuff-why-nanoinks-failure-really-hurts 

Neil Kane

The Best Advice I Ever Got

In today’s guest post on Tech Cocktail I talk about how to manage your time and maintain high levels of productivity. It’s a time-tested technique that is independent of technology.

See: http://tech.co/the-best-advice-i-ever-got-2013-02

 

Neil Kane